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Basic Creek

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New York, United States

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General info

Basic Creek is a stream located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Greene County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

42°27′24″N 74°01′18.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Basic Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Basic Creek, 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 17th, 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

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5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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42°27′24″N 74°01′18.4″W
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the Basic Creek is a stream located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Greene County, New York. Its coordinates are:
42°27′24″N 74°01′18.4″W
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