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Fishing regulations at Bad Indian Swamp, 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 May 3rd, 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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- Largemouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @cameron.gerhardt reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @bbertelsen1779 reported a nice Black bullhead.
- @CNY_TroutGuy reported a nice Brown trout.
- @codyritter2569 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @logan.kinner reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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