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Cossayuna Lake

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New York, United States

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Yellow perch

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Black crappie

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

10 in · 7 oz

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Yellow perch

10 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

11 in · 1 lb

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General info

Cossayuna Lake is a lake located in Washington County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Bluegill.

Location

43°12′17″N 73°25′13.2″W
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Official website

www.dec.ny.gov

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cossayuna Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Cossayuna Lake, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth 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 nigricans

Regulations for

43°12′17″N 73°25′13.2″W
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Reviews of Cossayuna Lake

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FAQ about Cossayuna Lake fishing

Cossayuna Lake is a lake located in Washington County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°12′17″N 73°25′13.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cossayuna Lake 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 Cossayuna Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 179 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 18 members reported to have caught this fish
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