🐟 What fish can you catch in Rotterdam?

Most commonly caught species around Rotterdam , NY : Largemouth bass - 13,998 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,850 reported catches Walleye - 1,648 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,451 reported catches Bluegill - 1,444 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rotterdam fishing reports?

The latest Rotterdam , NY fishing reports are: @jtkordziel reported a nice Chain pickerel . @benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond . @benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Basic Creek Reservoir . @benblake1044 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Basic Creek Reservoir . @Albfishing34 reported a nice Black bullhead at Vlaie Pond . .

Fishing in Rotterdam, NY

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

Anglers in Rotterdam , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Ballston Lake , Rensselaer Lake , Round Lake , Thompsons Lake , Mariaville Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Rotterdam

Latest Rotterdam fishing reports

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Chain pickerel

28 in · 6 lb

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Largemouth bass

Indian Pond

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Largemouth bass

Basic Creek Reservoir

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Chain pickerel

Basic Creek Reservoir

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Black bullhead

Vlaie Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Lock 7

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Black crappie

Lock 7

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Common carp

Sugarloaf Pond

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

Mayfield Lake

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Fishing regulations in Rotterdam

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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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Rotterdam fishing

Anglers in Rotterdam, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Ballston Lake, Rensselaer Lake, Round Lake, Thompsons Lake, and Mariaville Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Rotterdam, NY:

Largemouth bass - 13,998 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,850 reported catches
Walleye - 1,648 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,451 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,444 reported catches

The latest Rotterdam, NY fishing reports are:

@jtkordziel reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Basic Creek Reservoir.
@benblake1044 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Basic Creek Reservoir.
@Albfishing34 reported a nice Black bullhead at Vlaie Pond.

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