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Wawayanda Lake

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New York, United States

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Wawayanda Lake fishing reports

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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Wawayanda Lake is a lake located in Putnam County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Black crappie, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°26′27.2″N 73°47′10.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Wawayanda 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 Chain pickerel as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length
Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

41°26′27.2″N 73°47′10.6″W
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Cities nearby

Kent

3.6 miles away

Putnam Valley

4.0 miles away

Carmel

4.8 miles away

Mahopac

5.5 miles away

Lake Carmel

6.3 miles away

Lincolndale

7.9 miles away

Shenorock

8.0 miles away

East Fishkill

8.0 miles away

Merritt Park

8.1 miles away

Heritage Hills

8.2 miles away

Brewster Heights

8.5 miles away

Fishkill

8.8 miles away

Brewster

9.4 miles away

Brewster Hill

9.4 miles away

Hopewell Junction

9.7 miles away

Southeast

10.1 miles away

Shorehaven

10.2 miles away

Patterson

10.5 miles away

Chelsea Cove

12.1 miles away

Beekman

12.2 miles away

Hillside Lake

12.3 miles away

Putnam Lake

12.4 miles away

Taylor Corners

13.3 miles away

Ball Pond

13.5 miles away

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FAQ about Wawayanda Lake fishing

Wawayanda Lake is a lake located in Putnam County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°26′27.2″N 73°47′10.6″W
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