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Fishing in Wanakah, NY

New York, United States

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Top fish species in Wanakah

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Steelhead
Steelhead
Walleye
Walleye

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Walleye

Niagara River

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Freshwater drum

Niagara River

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Freshwater drum

Niagara River

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Rainbow trout

Sprague Brook

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Largemouth bass

Bond Lake

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Meanmouth bass

Ellicott Creek

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White bass

Niagara Power Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Buffalo Creek

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Steelhead

Buffalo Creek

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Steelhead

Eighteenmile Creek

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About Wanakah fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Wanakah, New York. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,764 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,825 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,319 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Wanakah

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 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

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5

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

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°44′36.6″N 78°54′9.7″W
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FAQ about Wanakah fishing

Anglers in Wanakah, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (Erie County, NY), Niagara River, Lake Erie (CAN), and Eighteenmile Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Wanakah, NY:
The latest Wanakah, NY fishing reports are:
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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Wanakah, NY was a 13 ft / 300 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @blixy at Niagara River on May 20, 2020.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Wanakah, NY was a 6 ft / 500.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ityaboiZac at Niagara River (Tonawanda Channel) on October 10, 2021.

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