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Hope Lake

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New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 7 lb

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Black crappie

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

Hope Lake is a lake located in Cortland County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Black crappie.

Location

42°30′58.7″N 76°08′52.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Hope 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.

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Cicero

45.1 miles away

Clay

46.0 miles away

Lysander

47.3 miles away

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FAQ about Hope Lake fishing

Hope Lake is a lake located in Cortland County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°30′58.7″N 76°08′52.6″W
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