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Fishing regulations at Rip Van Winkle 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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 Rip Van Winkle Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chain pickerel - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @wesleyhall08 reported a nice Grass pickerel.
- @wesleyhall08 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @wesleyhall08 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @wesleyhall08 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Beefsupreme666 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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