Fishing in Plattsburgh, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Plattsburgh, New York?

Anglers in Plattsburgh , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River , Saranac River , Malletts Bay , The Gut , Keeler Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Plattsburgh?

Most commonly caught species around Plattsburgh , NY : Smallmouth bass - 3,662 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,543 reported catches Northern pike - 1,637 reported catches Yellow perch - 831 reported catches Lake char - 577 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Plattsburgh fishing reports?

The latest Plattsburgh , NY fishing reports are: @Wyattdud5829885 reported a nice Brook trout at Black Creek . @kalliiii reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Albans Bay . @jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Northern pike at Shelburne Bay . @jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Yellow perch at Shelburne Bay . @jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Shelburne Bay . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Plattsburgh?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Plattsburgh

Latest Plattsburgh fishing reports

Brook trout

Black Creek

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Largemouth bass

Saint Albans Bay

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Northern pike

Shelburne Bay

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Yellow perch

Shelburne Bay

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Freshwater drum

Shelburne Bay

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Smallmouth bass

Shelburne Bay

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Smallmouth bass

Shelburne Bay

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Smallmouth bass

Shelburne Bay

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Yellow perch

Black Creek

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Yellow perch

Black Creek

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Fishing regulations in Plattsburgh

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of September 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°41′42.4″N 73°27′22.7″W

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FAQ about Plattsburgh fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Plattsburgh, New York?

Anglers in Plattsburgh, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River, Saranac River, Malletts Bay, The Gut, and Keeler Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Plattsburgh?

Most commonly caught species around Plattsburgh, NY:

Smallmouth bass - 3,662 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,543 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,637 reported catches
Yellow perch - 831 reported catches
Lake char - 577 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Plattsburgh fishing reports?

The latest Plattsburgh, NY fishing reports are:

@Wyattdud5829885 reported a nice Brook trout at Black Creek.
@kalliiii reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Albans Bay.
@jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Northern pike at Shelburne Bay.
@jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Yellow perch at Shelburne Bay.
@jeremymartin4997 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Shelburne Bay.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Plattsburgh?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Plattsburgh, NY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: