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Fishing regulations at Lock 5, 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 Yellow perch as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Lock 5 fishing
- Yellow perch - 26 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- @daileyjacob reported a nice Fallfish.
- @daileyjacob reported a nice Bluegill.
- @daileyjacob reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @Bass_a_nator reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @Bass_a_nator reported a nice Yellow perch.
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