Fishing in Van Buren, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Van Buren, New York?

Anglers in Van Buren , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Seneca River , Oneida Lake , Oswego River , Onondaga Lake , Oneida River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Van Buren?

Most commonly caught species around Van Buren , NY : Largemouth bass - 10,860 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,443 reported catches Rock bass - 1,774 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,218 reported catches Brown trout - 1,141 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Van Buren fishing reports?

The latest Van Buren , NY fishing reports are: @revellesheldon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oswego River . @revellesheldon reported a nice Chain pickerel at Oswego River . @mcelroy-william reported a nice Mirror carp at Otisco Lake . @gabe.crump reported a nice Freshwater drum at Seneca River . @ryan-beerman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Onondaga Lake . .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Van Buren

Latest Van Buren fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Oswego River

18 in · 3 lb

Chain pickerel

Oswego River

24 in · 3 lb 6 oz

Mirror carp

Otisco Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Seneca River

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Onondaga Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Oswego River

length · weight

Black bullhead

Lake Neatahwanta

length · weight

White perch

Lake Neatahwanta

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Seneca River

length · weight

Rock bass

Green Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Van Buren

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 June 22nd, 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

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°07′16″N 76°21′32.8″W

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FAQ about Van Buren fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Van Buren, New York?

Anglers in Van Buren, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Seneca River, Oneida Lake, Oswego River, Onondaga Lake, and Oneida River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Van Buren?

Most commonly caught species around Van Buren, NY:

Largemouth bass - 10,860 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,443 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,774 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,218 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,141 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Van Buren fishing reports?

The latest Van Buren, NY fishing reports are:

@revellesheldon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Oswego River.
@revellesheldon reported a nice Chain pickerel at Oswego River.
@mcelroy-william reported a nice Mirror carp at Otisco Lake.
@gabe.crump reported a nice Freshwater drum at Seneca River.
@ryan-beerman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Onondaga Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Van Buren?

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