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Pickerel fishing in New York

New York offers excellent fishing for pickerel. Anglers can explore weedy lakes, ponds, and still backwaters where this species thrives.

Types of Pickerel in New York

Best baits and lures for Pickerel in New York

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Pickerel.

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Latest Pickerel fishing reports in New York

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Chain pickerel

Cannonsville Reservoir

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Chain pickerel

St. Johns Lake

20 in · 2 lb

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Esopus Creek

21 in · 2 lb

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Chain pickerel

Nichols Pond

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Nichols Pond

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Chain pickerel

Lake Petonia

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Chain pickerel

Saratoga Lake

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Chain pickerel

South Pond

17 in · 1 lb

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Cannonsville Reservoir

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Esopus Creek

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Regulations for Pickerel in New York

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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