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Payne Lake

New York, United States

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

26 in Β· 4 lb 3 oz

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Tiger muskellunge

21 in Β· 5 lb

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Tiger muskellunge

34 in Β· 10 lb

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General info

Payne Lake is a lake located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Tiger muskellunge.

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Location

44Β°16β€²58.3β€³N 75Β°38β€²45.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Payne Lake, NY

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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 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Payne Lake is a lake located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°16β€²58.3β€³N 75Β°38β€²45.5β€³W
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