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Pope Bay

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New York, United States

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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General info

Pope Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°17′10.4″N 74°12′12.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Pope Bay, 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 Northern pike as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

18"

Measurement

Total Length

Esox lucius

Regulations for

44°17′10.4″N 74°12′12.2″W
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FAQ about Pope Bay fishing

Pope Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°17′10.4″N 74°12′12.2″W
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