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Highlands Forge Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

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Top fish species at Highlands Forge Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Highlands Forge Lake fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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General info

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

Location

44°24′36.4″N 73°26′39″W
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Fishing regulations at Highlands Forge 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.

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81.1 miles away

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87.2 miles away

Wilton

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Claremont

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Malta

99.9 miles away

Berlin

107.8 miles away

Laconia

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FAQ about Highlands Forge Lake fishing

Highlands Forge Lake is a lake located in Essex County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°24′36.4″N 73°26′39″W
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