🐟 What fish can you catch in Schenectady?

Most commonly caught species around Schenectady , NY : Largemouth bass - 15,427 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,346 reported catches Bluegill - 1,843 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,703 reported catches Walleye - 1,679 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Schenectady fishing reports?

The latest Schenectady , NY fishing reports are: @Josh-DuBray reported a nice Walleye . @MasterbaiterK reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Pond . @daileyjacob reported a nice Bluegill at Lock 5 . @MasterbaiterK reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Pond . @daileyjacob reported a nice Yellow perch at Lock 5 . .

Fishing in Schenectady, NY

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

Anglers in Schenectady , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Mohawk River , Round Lake , Rensselaer Lake , Ballston Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Schenectady

Latest Schenectady fishing reports

Walleye

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Lock 5

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Pond

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lock 5

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Duck Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fish Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Spring Run

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Fish Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Lonely

18 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Schenectady

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 Largemouth bass as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth 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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°48′9″N 73°55′39.4″W

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FAQ about Schenectady fishing

Anglers in Schenectady, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Mohawk River, Round Lake, Rensselaer Lake, and Ballston Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Schenectady, NY:

Largemouth bass - 15,427 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,346 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,843 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,703 reported catches
Walleye - 1,679 reported catches

The latest Schenectady, NY fishing reports are:

@Josh-DuBray reported a nice Walleye.
@MasterbaiterK reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Pond.
@daileyjacob reported a nice Bluegill at Lock 5.
@MasterbaiterK reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Pond.
@daileyjacob reported a nice Yellow perch at Lock 5.

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