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Fishing in Potsdam, NY

New York, United States

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Top fish species in Potsdam

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Walleye

Sucker Brook

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Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

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Largemouth bass

Fish Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

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Sucker Brook

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Smallmouth bass

Sucker Brook

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Grass carp

Sucker Brook

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Sucker Brook

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Largemouth bass

Sucker Brook

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Largemouth bass

Sucker Brook

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About Potsdam fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Potsdam, New York. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,708 catches for Smallmouth bass, 1,004 catches for Largemouth bass, and 617 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Potsdam

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 May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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5

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

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°40′38.6″N 75°02′22.6″W
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FAQ about Potsdam fishing

Anglers in Potsdam, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Lawrence River, Raquette River, Grass River, Santa Clara Flow, and Coles Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Potsdam, NY:
The latest Potsdam, NY fishing reports are:
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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Potsdam, NY was a 12 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @masher2570 at Little Salmon River on May 16, 2015.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Potsdam, NY was a 10 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ReelFun60 at Black Lake on September 24, 2016.
The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Potsdam, NY was a 5 ft / 42 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @evaikness at Black Lake on May 5, 2017.

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