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Ryder Recreation and Nature Area

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New York, United States

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Black crappie

8 in · 5 oz

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General info

Ryder Recreation and Nature Area is a lake located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Northern pike.

Location

43°02′45.6″N 76°02′52.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Ryder Recreation and Nature Area, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Micropterus nigricans

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43°02′45.6″N 76°02′52.6″W
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7.4 miles away

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9.1 miles away

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9.2 miles away

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10.1 miles away

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Clay

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13.0 miles away

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13.8 miles away

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15.8 miles away

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16.3 miles away

Van Buren

16.5 miles away

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Ryder Recreation and Nature Area is a lake located in Onondaga County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°02′45.6″N 76°02′52.6″W
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