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General info

Port Reservoir is a lake located in Fulton County, New York, United States.

Location

43°05′13.4″N 74°21′25.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Port Reservoir, 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.

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Cities nearby

Gloversville

2.7 miles away

Johnstown

5.6 miles away

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7.1 miles away

Fonda

9.2 miles away

Fultonville

9.7 miles away

Tribes Hill

10.1 miles away

Fort Johnson

10.7 miles away

Hagaman

12.9 miles away

Amsterdam

13.1 miles away

Palatine Bridge

16.3 miles away

Fort Plain

17.4 miles away

Dolgeville

21.1 miles away

Ames

21.2 miles away

Mariaville Lake

21.5 miles away

Salisbury Center

21.8 miles away

Glenville

23.0 miles away

Milton

23.3 miles away

Sharon Springs

24.1 miles away

Delanson

25.0 miles away

Rotterdam

25.7 miles away

Central Bridge

26.0 miles away

Duane Lake

26.3 miles away

East Glenville

26.7 miles away

Scotia

26.7 miles away

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FAQ about Port Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Port Reservoir located?
Port Reservoir is a lake located in Fulton County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°05′13.4″N 74°21′25.9″W
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🎣 Where on Port Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Port Reservoir 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.
🗓️ What species are in season at Port Reservoir right now?
According to fishing regulations at Port Reservoir, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Northern pike, and Striped bass. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Port Reservoir?

Fishing in New York requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, daily, and lifetime licenses, available online or at licensed agents statewide.

In New York, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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