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Chinook salmon

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Brown trout

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Chinook salmon

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Chinook salmon

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General info

Oak Orchard River is a lake located in Orleans County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chinook salmon, Brown trout, and Steelhead.

Location

43°19′40″N 78°14′19.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Oak Orchard River, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Chinook salmon

Chinook salmon

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
For information visit the Great Lakes and Tributatries Special RegulationsSee here for site specific regulations
Synonyms
Chinook, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Season closed: October 16 - March 31
Brown trout

Brown trout

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 12

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
For fishing in streams:throughout April 1 - Oct 15, openthroughout Oct 16-Mar 31, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulationsFor Pepacton Reservoir: Ice fishing prohibited ● Trout, April 1 through October 15, Minimum Length-15", Daily Limit-2 fish, with only 1 over 21" ● NYCDEP Access Permit required. See https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/region-4-regulations
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo trutta
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Cities nearby

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6.2 miles away

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7.6 miles away

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10.6 miles away

Holley

12.7 miles away

Middleport

14.4 miles away

Brockport

17.0 miles away

Sweden

18.2 miles away

Gasport

19.3 miles away

Hilton

22.6 miles away

Parma

22.6 miles away

Batavia

22.9 miles away

Churchville

23.7 miles away

Spencerport

23.8 miles away

Ogden

23.8 miles away

Akron

25.1 miles away

Lockport

25.4 miles away

Rapids

25.9 miles away

South Lockport

26.1 miles away

Corfu

26.6 miles away

Greece

27.7 miles away

North Gates

28.9 miles away

Gates

29.1 miles away

Chili

29.6 miles away

Scottsville

32.2 miles away

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FAQ about Oak Orchard River fishing

📍 Where is Oak Orchard River located?
Oak Orchard River is a lake located in Orleans County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°19′40″N 78°14′19.6″W
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🎣 Where on Oak Orchard River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Oak Orchard River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Oak Orchard River?
The most common species in Oak Orchard River are:
  • Chinook salmon - 105 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 90 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 68 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Oak Orchard River fishing reports?
The latest Oak Orchard River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Oak Orchard River right now?
According to fishing regulations at Oak Orchard River, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Striped bass, and Walleye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Oak Orchard River?

Fishing in New York requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, daily, and lifetime licenses, available online or at licensed agents statewide.

In New York, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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