Top fish species at Beaver Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb

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General info

Beaver Lake is a lake located in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

41°53′19.2″N 74°15′28.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Beaver 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 30th, 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

41°53′19.2″N 74°15′28.4″W
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FAQ about Beaver Lake fishing

Beaver Lake is a lake located in Ulster County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°53′19.2″N 74°15′28.4″W
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