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Fishing regulations at Lake Desolation, 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 1st, 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 Lake Desolation fishing
- Yellow perch - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Hhsbdhdbshsj reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @Hhsbdhdbshsj reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @dylanr4481 reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @dylanr4481 reported a nice Yellow perch.
- @dylanr4481 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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