Top fish species at Penfold Bay

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Penfold Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°24′42.5″N 74°15′42.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Penfold Bay, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°24′42.5″N 74°15′42.8″W
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FAQ about Penfold Bay fishing

Penfold Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°24′42.5″N 74°15′42.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Penfold Bay by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Penfold Bay are:
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