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Ballston Lake

New York, United States

4.1Β·1093 catches

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Ballston Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 4 lb

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Black crappie

12 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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Bluegill

8 in Β· 2 oz

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Pumpkinseed

7 in Β· 3 oz

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Bluegill

7 in Β· 2 oz

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General info

Ballston Lake is a lake located in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42Β°56β€²4.2β€³N 73Β°51β€²34.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ballston 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 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Ballston Lake fishing

Ballston Lake is a lake located in Saratoga County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°56β€²4.2β€³N 73Β°51β€²34.7β€³W
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