🐟 What fish can you catch in South Dayton?

Most commonly caught species around South Dayton , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,990 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,250 reported catches Steelhead - 1,327 reported catches Walleye - 916 reported catches Bluegill - 806 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Dayton fishing reports?

The latest South Dayton , NY fishing reports are: @Fishman0012 reported a nice Bluegill at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin . @williamhokensen reported a nice Northern pike at Allegheny Reservoir . @michael-bunce reported a nice Northern pike at Conewango Creek . @michael-bunce reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Fishman0012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin . .

Fishing in South Dayton, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Dayton, New York?

Anglers in South Dayton , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY) , Cattaraugus Creek , Canadaway Creek , New Albion Lake .

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

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Top fish species in South Dayton

Latest South Dayton fishing reports

Bluegill

Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin

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Northern pike

Allegheny Reservoir

length · weight

Northern pike

Conewango Creek

28 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Allegheny Reservoir

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Allegheny Reservoir

length · weight

Brook trout

Lake Flavia

length · weight

Bluegill

Clear Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Clear Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Dayton

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 16th, 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"

Measurement

Total Length

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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°21′46.1″N 79°03′3.6″W

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FAQ about South Dayton fishing

Anglers in South Dayton, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Chautauqua County, NY), Cattaraugus Creek, Canadaway Creek, and New Albion Lake.

Most commonly caught species around South Dayton, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,990 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,250 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,327 reported catches
Walleye - 916 reported catches
Bluegill - 806 reported catches

The latest South Dayton, NY fishing reports are:

@Fishman0012 reported a nice Bluegill at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin.
@williamhokensen reported a nice Northern pike at Allegheny Reservoir.
@michael-bunce reported a nice Northern pike at Conewango Creek.
@michael-bunce reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Fishman0012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chestnut Ridge Park Commissioner's Cabin.

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