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Chinook salmon

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Chinook salmon

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Chinook salmon

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Rainbow trout

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Chinook salmon

35 in · 18 lb

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Walleye

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Yellow perch

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General info

Whirlpool Rapids is a water located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Steelhead, and Chinook salmon.

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Location

43°06′52.2″N 79°04′31.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Whirlpool Rapids, 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 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Niagara Falls

3.4 miles away

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6.9 miles away

Grand Island

8.7 miles away

Wheatfield

9.8 miles away

North Tonawanda

11.6 miles away

Tonawanda

12.2 miles away

Kenmore

14.6 miles away

Eggertsville

17.0 miles away

Amherst

17.6 miles away

Buffalo

18.6 miles away

Lockport

19.5 miles away

Cheektowaga

21.9 miles away

Clarence

23.0 miles away

Depew

23.4 miles away

Lackawanna

23.9 miles away

West Seneca

25.2 miles away

Lancaster

26.2 miles away

Hamburg

28.1 miles away

Elma

29.9 miles away

Orchard Park

30.1 miles away

Evans

32.1 miles away

Aurora

34.2 miles away

Dunkirk

45.7 miles away

Batavia

45.9 miles away

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FAQ about Whirlpool Rapids fishing

Whirlpool Rapids is a water located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°06′52.2″N 79°04′31.1″W
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