🐟 What fish can you catch in South Lansing?

Most commonly caught species around South Lansing , NY : Largemouth bass - 4,462 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,792 reported catches Yellow perch - 961 reported catches Rock bass - 907 reported catches Lake char - 713 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Lansing fishing reports?

The latest South Lansing , NY fishing reports are: @ANightmareForSalmon reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Peter_znw reported a nice White sucker at Salmon Creek . @lukas.jensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Otisco Lake . @LoganFishSlayer25 reported a nice Brown trout at Taughannock Creek . @lukas.jensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Otisco Lake . .

Fishing in South Lansing, NY

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

Anglers in South Lansing , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake , Fall Creek , Cayuta Creek , Dryden Lake , Cayuta Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in South Lansing

Latest South Lansing fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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White sucker

Salmon Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Otisco Lake

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Brown trout

Taughannock Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Otisco Lake

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

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Steelhead

Salmon Creek

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Fallfish

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Fishing regulations in South Lansing

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

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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°32′12.8″N 76°29′48.5″W

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FAQ about South Lansing fishing

Anglers in South Lansing, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Cayuga Lake, Fall Creek, Cayuta Creek, Dryden Lake, and Cayuta Lake.

Most commonly caught species around South Lansing, NY:

Largemouth bass - 4,462 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,792 reported catches
Yellow perch - 961 reported catches
Rock bass - 907 reported catches
Lake char - 713 reported catches

The latest South Lansing, NY fishing reports are:

@ANightmareForSalmon reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Peter_znw reported a nice White sucker at Salmon Creek.
@lukas.jensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Otisco Lake.
@LoganFishSlayer25 reported a nice Brown trout at Taughannock Creek.
@lukas.jensen reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Otisco Lake.

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