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Big Moose Lake

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New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Big Moose Lake is a lake located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Hamilton County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

43°50′2.3″N 74°50′15.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Big Moose Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Big Moose Lake, NY

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 4th, 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

Total Length

Aggregate

5

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

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43°50′2.3″N 74°50′15.1″W
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FAQ about Big Moose Lake fishing

Big Moose Lake is a lake located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Hamilton County, New York. Its coordinates are:
43°50′2.3″N 74°50′15.1″W
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