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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Lake of The Woods

New York, United States

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Lake of The Woods fishing reports

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Lake char

30 in Β· 12 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Lake of The Woods is a lake located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Bluegill.

Location

44Β°18β€²56β€³N 75Β°43β€²39.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake of The Woods, 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 species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake of The Woods fishing

Lake of The Woods is a lake located in Jefferson County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44Β°18β€²56β€³N 75Β°43β€²39.9β€³W
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