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Balsam Lake
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General info
Balsam Lake is a lake located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Black crappie.
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https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/9152.htmlWhen is the Largemouth Bass biting in Balsam Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Balsam 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 April 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Balsam Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 23 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chain pickerel - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @samsmith6815 reported a nice Black crappie.
- @alex.cody reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @dkalashnik reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @dkalashnik reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @adam.eastman reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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