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Big Inlet

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New York, United States

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Black bullhead

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Yellow bullhead

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Walleye

19 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Big Inlet is a stream located in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Yellow perch, Black bullhead, and Yellow bullhead.

Location

42°17′42.8″N 79°28′29.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Inlet, 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 Yellow perch as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Yellow perch

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

50

No season, no minimum sizeSee here for site specific regulations

Good

Perca flavescens

Regulations for

42°17′42.8″N 79°28′29.2″W
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FAQ about Big Inlet fishing

the Big Inlet is a stream located in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°17′42.8″N 79°28′29.2″W
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