🐟 What fish can you catch in Potsdam?

Most commonly caught species around Potsdam , NY : Smallmouth bass - 1,693 reported catches Largemouth bass - 999 reported catches Northern pike - 614 reported catches Walleye - 327 reported catches Yellow perch - 267 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Potsdam fishing reports?

The latest Potsdam , NY fishing reports are: @carsonwoods4126 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Santa Clara Flow . @carsonwoods4126 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Santa Clara Flow . @c.diamond reported a nice Northern pike at Black Lake . @levisochia reported a nice Brown trout at Little Salmon River . @jeffreysochia reported a nice Largemouth bass at Coles Creek . .

Fishing in Potsdam, NY

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

Anglers in Potsdam , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Lawrence River , Raquette River , Grass River , Santa Clara Flow , Coles Creek .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Potsdam

Latest Potsdam fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Santa Clara Flow

15 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Santa Clara Flow

21 in · 5 lb

Northern pike

Black Lake

length · weight

Brown trout

Little Salmon River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Coles Creek

length · weight

White perch

Coles Creek

length · weight

Coles Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

Coles Creek

length · weight

Walleye

Grasse River

length · weight

Muskellunge

Grasse River

length · weight

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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 April 22nd, 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

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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:

Smallmouth bass - 1,693 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 999 reported catches
Northern pike - 614 reported catches
Walleye - 327 reported catches
Yellow perch - 267 reported catches

The latest Potsdam, NY fishing reports are:

@carsonwoods4126 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Santa Clara Flow.
@carsonwoods4126 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Santa Clara Flow.
@c.diamond reported a nice Northern pike at Black Lake.
@levisochia reported a nice Brown trout at Little Salmon River.
@jeffreysochia reported a nice Largemouth bass at Coles Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Potsdam, 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: