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Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area

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New York, United States

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Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

7 in · 2 oz

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Bluegill

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Black crappie

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Yellow bullhead

13 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

5 in · 2 oz

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General info

Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area is a lake located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and White crappie.

Location

42°05′17.5″N 78°33′38.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area?

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Fishing regulations at Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management 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 May 7th, 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

Regulations for

42°05′17.5″N 78°33′38.1″W
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FAQ about Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area fishing

Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area is a lake located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°05′17.5″N 78°33′38.1″W
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