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Canandaigua Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

4.4·1100 catches

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Canandaigua Lake fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Canandaigua Lake is a lake located in Ontario County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Yates County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

42°46′17.8″N 77°18′32.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Canandaigua Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Canandaigua 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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Reviews of Canandaigua Lake

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Cities nearby

Canandaigua

6.2 miles away

Farmington

15.0 miles away

Victor

16.2 miles away

Geneva

17.7 miles away

Newark

21.6 miles away

Perinton

22.0 miles away

Pittsford

23.6 miles away

Arcadia

24.5 miles away

Henrietta

25.8 miles away

Brighton

27.6 miles away

Penfield

27.8 miles away

Bath

31.1 miles away

Chili

31.2 miles away

Rochester

31.5 miles away

Webster

32.4 miles away

Irondequoit

33.0 miles away

Gates

33.2 miles away

Ogden

37.5 miles away

Greece

38.2 miles away

Auburn

39.1 miles away

Parma

42.1 miles away

Sweden

42.6 miles away

Brockport

44.2 miles away

Batavia

46.8 miles away

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FAQ about Canandaigua Lake fishing

Canandaigua Lake is a lake located in Ontario County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Yates County, New York. Its coordinates are:
42°46′17.8″N 77°18′32.3″W
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