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Sylvan Lake

New York, United States

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Chain pickerel

18 in Β· 3 lb

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Yellow bullhead

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Smallmouth bass

5 in Β· 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

4 in Β· 6 oz

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General info

Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Brown trout, and Chain pickerel.

Location

41Β°36β€²33β€³N 73Β°44β€²30β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Sylvan Lake, 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 6, 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 Sylvan Lake fishing

Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°36β€²33β€³N 73Β°44β€²30β€³W
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