🐟 What fish can you catch in Shawangunk?

Most commonly caught species around Shawangunk , NY : Largemouth bass - 16,931 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,354 reported catches Bluegill - 2,522 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,599 reported catches Black crappie - 1,309 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shawangunk fishing reports?

The latest Shawangunk , NY fishing reports are: @thadd.kanapkey reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Unnamed water . @cmatt_88 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wallkill River . @benemanuel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Mohegan . @Mikeswollz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . @Mikeswollz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake . .

Fishing in Shawangunk, NY

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

Anglers in Shawangunk , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Wallkill River , Roundout Creek , Chadwick Lake , Lake Henneside , Winding Hills County Park Pond (West) .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Shawangunk?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Shawangunk , NY was a 2 ft / 0.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @liam.carlson at Canopus Lake on May 14, 2022 .

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Top fish species in Shawangunk

Latest Shawangunk fishing reports

Greengill hybrid

Unnamed water

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Chain pickerel

Wallkill River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Mohegan

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Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

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Channel catfish

length · weight

Common carp

Wallkill River

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Wickham Lake

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Fishing regulations in Shawangunk

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 May 13th, 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

41°38′0.6″N 74°15′55.4″W

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FAQ about Shawangunk fishing

Anglers in Shawangunk, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Wallkill River, Roundout Creek, Chadwick Lake, Lake Henneside, and Winding Hills County Park Pond (West).

Most commonly caught species around Shawangunk, NY:

Largemouth bass - 16,931 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,354 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,522 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,599 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,309 reported catches

The latest Shawangunk, NY fishing reports are:

@thadd.kanapkey reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Unnamed water.
@cmatt_88 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Wallkill River.
@benemanuel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Mohegan.
@Mikeswollz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.
@Mikeswollz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Washington Lake.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Shawangunk, NY was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @johncoohill at Camelite Fiars on June 2, 2014.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Shawangunk, NY was a 6 ft / 420 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @lucasbalc at Wappingers Creek on June 29, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Shawangunk, NY was a 2 ft / 0.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @liam.carlson at Canopus Lake on May 14, 2022.