🐟 What fish can you catch in Speculator?

Most commonly caught species around Speculator , NY : Smallmouth bass - 1,586 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,424 reported catches Rock bass - 388 reported catches Northern pike - 308 reported catches Chain pickerel - 290 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Speculator fishing reports?

The latest Speculator , NY fishing reports are: @Trevor518Fishing reported a nice Northern pike at Great Sacandaga Lake . @Trevor518Fishing reported a nice Northern pike at Great Sacandaga Lake . @DepthLock_Angler reported a nice Rainbow trout at Northville Pond . @JoeSlatt27 reported a nice Tiger muskellunge . @macseymour41 reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Abanakee . .

Fishing in Speculator, NY

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

Anglers in Speculator , NY recommend these top fishing spots: West Canada Creek , Lake Pleasant , Sacandaga Lake , Lake Abanakee , Piseco Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Speculator

Latest Speculator fishing reports

Northern pike

Great Sacandaga Lake

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Northern pike

Great Sacandaga Lake

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Rainbow trout

Northville Pond

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Tiger muskellunge

41 in · 16 lb

Northern pike

Lake Abanakee

30 in · 5 lb

Northern pike

Friends Lake

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Northern pike

Friends Lake

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Northern pike

Friends Lake

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Northern pike

Friends Lake

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Northern pike

Friends Lake

28 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Speculator

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 Smallmouth 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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Smallmouth bass

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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

Micropterus dolomieui

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43°35′39.8″N 74°22′55.9″W

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FAQ about Speculator fishing

Anglers in Speculator, NY recommend these top fishing spots: West Canada Creek, Lake Pleasant, Sacandaga Lake, Lake Abanakee, and Piseco Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Speculator, NY:

Smallmouth bass - 1,586 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,424 reported catches
Rock bass - 388 reported catches
Northern pike - 308 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 290 reported catches

The latest Speculator, NY fishing reports are:

@Trevor518Fishing reported a nice Northern pike at Great Sacandaga Lake.
@Trevor518Fishing reported a nice Northern pike at Great Sacandaga Lake.
@DepthLock_Angler reported a nice Rainbow trout at Northville Pond.
@JoeSlatt27 reported a nice Tiger muskellunge.
@macseymour41 reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Abanakee.

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