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Hope Lake

New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

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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 Pumpkinseed.

Location

42Β°30β€²58.7β€³N 76Β°08β€²52.6β€³W
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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Cortland

6.0 miles away

Dryden

10.9 miles away

Ithaca

18.8 miles away

Lansing

19.8 miles away

Union

27.6 miles away

Endwell

28.2 miles away

Johnson City

28.8 miles away

Endicott

29.2 miles away

Owego

29.7 miles away

Binghamton

31.1 miles away

Onondaga

31.4 miles away

Vestal

32.9 miles away

Auburn

35.9 miles away

Syracuse

36.2 miles away

De Witt

37.1 miles away

Manlius

37.8 miles away

Camillus

38.0 miles away

Geddes

38.9 miles away

Salina

40.6 miles away

Sullivan

42.0 miles away

Van Buren

43.1 miles away

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:
42Β°30β€²58.7β€³N 76Β°08β€²52.6β€³W
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