🐟 What fish can you catch in West Carthage?

Most commonly caught species around West Carthage , NY : Largemouth bass - 2,955 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,805 reported catches Northern pike - 1,074 reported catches Yellow perch - 641 reported catches Chain pickerel - 612 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest West Carthage fishing reports?

The latest West Carthage , NY fishing reports are: @kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek . @connor.hazelton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Creek . @karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River . @jakeremsing reported a nice Steelhead at Black River . @karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River . .

Fishing in West Carthage, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in West Carthage, New York?

Anglers in West Carthage , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River , Saint James Lake (Remington Pond) , Indian River , Lake Bonaparte , Felts Mills Creek .

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

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Top fish species in West Carthage

Latest West Carthage fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Stony Creek

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Largemouth bass

Stony Creek

23 in · 4 lb 6 oz

Chain pickerel

Black River

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Steelhead

Black River

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Chain pickerel

Black River

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Walleye

Black River

18 in · 2 lb

Steelhead

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Steelhead

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Steelhead

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Brown trout

Black River

17 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in West Carthage

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

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′22.8″N 75°37′18.8″W

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FAQ about West Carthage fishing

Anglers in West Carthage, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Black River, Saint James Lake (Remington Pond), Indian River, Lake Bonaparte, and Felts Mills Creek.

Most commonly caught species around West Carthage, NY:

Largemouth bass - 2,955 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,805 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,074 reported catches
Yellow perch - 641 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 612 reported catches

The latest West Carthage, NY fishing reports are:

@kadennolder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Stony Creek.
@connor.hazelton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stony Creek.
@karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River.
@jakeremsing reported a nice Steelhead at Black River.
@karstondingwerth reported a nice Chain pickerel at Black River.

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