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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Elmira Reservoir

New York, United States

4.0Β·173 catches

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Elmira Reservoir fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

19 in Β· 3 lb

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2 years ago

Largemouth bass

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General info

Elmira Reservoir is a lake located in Chemung County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Bluegill.

Location

42Β°06β€²33.2β€³N 76Β°50β€²55.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Elmira Reservoir, 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 May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Elmira Reservoir fishing

Elmira Reservoir is a lake located in Chemung County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°06β€²33.2β€³N 76Β°50β€²55.8β€³W
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