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Philmont Reservoir

New York, United States

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Philmont Reservoir fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Chain pickerel

19 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 1 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 3 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

17 in Β· 3 lb 6 oz

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General info

Philmont Reservoir is a lake located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Rainbow trout.

Location

42Β°14β€²32.6β€³N 73Β°36β€²20.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Philmont 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 April 29, 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 Philmont Reservoir fishing

Philmont Reservoir is a lake located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°14β€²32.6β€³N 73Β°36β€²20.7β€³W
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