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Fishing regulations at Salmon River Reservoir, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 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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FAQ about Salmon River Reservoir fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 68 members reported to have caught this fish
- Chinook salmon - 68 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- @craigmiller4370 reported a nice Walleye.
- @mikeyoflynn reported a nice Steelhead.
- @hcalderon9573 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @hcalderon9573 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @hcalderon9573 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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