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Redbreast sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Black Creek is a stream located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Redbreast sunfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

42°42′4.7″N 73°57′44.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Black 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 Redbreast sunfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Redbreast sunfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

No season, no minimum sizeSee here for site specific regulations

Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, Warmouth

Regulations for

42°42′4.7″N 73°57′44.3″W
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Cities nearby

Guilderland

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Altamont

3.7 miles away

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3.7 miles away

Westmere

4.6 miles away

Schenectady

7.2 miles away

Rotterdam

8.2 miles away

Duane Lake

8.2 miles away

Niskayuna

8.4 miles away

Roessleville

8.4 miles away

Albany

8.7 miles away

Scotia

9.0 miles away

Colonie

9.3 miles away

Loudonville

9.9 miles away

Bethlehem

10.7 miles away

Siena College

10.8 miles away

Latham

11.2 miles away

East Glenville

11.4 miles away

Delanson

11.7 miles away

Menands

12.0 miles away

Mariaville Lake

12.0 miles away

Rensselaer

12.3 miles away

Glenville

12.9 miles away

Clifton Park

12.9 miles away

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FAQ about Black Creek fishing

the Black Creek is a stream located in Albany County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°42′4.7″N 73°57′44.3″W
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