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Seward Lake

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New York, United States

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Bluegill

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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General info

Seward Lake is a lake located in Otsego County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

42°32′22.3″N 74°50′37.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Seward 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 Black crappie as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length
Excellent

Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie

Regulations for

42°32′22.3″N 74°50′37.6″W
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21.1 miles away

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22.9 miles away

Wells Bridge

23.4 miles away

Ames

24.0 miles away

Gilbertsville

24.9 miles away

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FAQ about Seward Lake fishing

Seward Lake is a lake located in Otsego County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°32′22.3″N 74°50′37.6″W
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