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Woodstock Lake fishing reports

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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Muskellunge

42 in · 44 lb 1 oz

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Chain pickerel

18 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Woodstock Lake is a lake located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

Location

42°35′1.7″N 74°04′39.9″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Woodstock Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Woodstock 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 April 2nd, 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

42°35′1.7″N 74°04′39.9″W
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Cities nearby

Guilderland

10.4 miles away

Bethlehem

13.0 miles away

Albany

15.3 miles away

Rotterdam

16.2 miles away

Schenectady

16.9 miles away

Colonie

18.3 miles away

Niskayuna

18.4 miles away

East Greenbush

19.5 miles away

Schodack

20.3 miles away

Glenville

21.4 miles away

North Greenbush

21.9 miles away

Cohoes

22.9 miles away

Clifton Park

22.9 miles away

Troy

23.0 miles away

Amsterdam

25.4 miles away

Halfmoon

26.3 miles away

Catskill

27.0 miles away

Brunswick

27.5 miles away

Malta

31.4 miles away

Milton

32.8 miles away

Gloversville

34.9 miles away

Saratoga Springs

36.7 miles away

Pittsfield

42.6 miles away

Wilton

43.0 miles away

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FAQ about Woodstock Lake fishing

Woodstock Lake is a lake located in Albany County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°35′1.7″N 74°04′39.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Woodstock 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.
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