🐟 What fish can you catch in Watertown?

Most commonly caught species around Watertown , NY : Largemouth bass - 3,921 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,582 reported catches Northern pike - 1,816 reported catches Chinook salmon - 1,181 reported catches Yellow perch - 906 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Watertown fishing reports?

The latest Watertown , NY fishing reports are: @jpfredericks reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) . @jpfredericks reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) . @jpfredericks reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) . @kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek . @kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek . .

Fishing in Watertown, NY

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

Anglers in Watertown , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River , Chaumont Bay , Black River Bay , Lake Ontario near Jefferson County , Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Watertown

Latest Watertown fishing reports

Pumpkinseed

Saint James Lake (Remington Pond)

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Largemouth bass

Saint James Lake (Remington Pond)

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Saint James Lake (Remington Pond)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

length · weight

Steelhead

Orwell Creek

26 in · 6 lb 2 oz

Steelhead

Trout Brook

28 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Watertown

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 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

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

43°58′24.2″N 75°54′33.8″W

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FAQ about Watertown fishing

Anglers in Watertown, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River, Chaumont Bay, Black River Bay, Lake Ontario near Jefferson County, and Saint James Lake (Remington Pond).

Most commonly caught species around Watertown, NY:

Largemouth bass - 3,921 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,582 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,816 reported catches
Chinook salmon - 1,181 reported catches
Yellow perch - 906 reported catches

The latest Watertown, NY fishing reports are:

@jpfredericks reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond).
@jpfredericks reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond).
@jpfredericks reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Saint James Lake (Remington Pond).
@kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek.
@kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek.

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