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Fishing regulations at Eel Bay, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations
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FAQ about Eel Bay fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 29 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Fishing4dayyysss reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @malachicancel reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @malachicancel reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @rtruesdale6925 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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