New York Bass Fishing Reports and Information

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New York Bass Fishing Reports and Information

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NYS DEC BASS FISHING Reports and Info

Bass Fishing Tips
Largemouth Bass are now in there summer patterns. Try fishing topwater baits in shallow water early in the morning and in the evening. Bass will feed aggressively during these times. During the day try fishing along weed edges with soft plastic baits and weedless jigs.

Smallmouth Bass are also in there summer patterns. Smallmouth can be very aggressive especially on days when cloud cover and wind are present. Try fishing with chartreuse colored spinnerbaits and crankbaits. During bright sunny days try using more natural colored baits fished along rocky bottoms.

Please use proper judgement when fishing for trout in the summer months. Catching and handling trout in water temperatures that exceed 68 degrees can result in mortality.


Willowemoc Creek and Beaverkill
Water temperatures are currently around 63 degrees. We have had cool weather recently and it is helping the water temperatures. During the summer months we advise anglers not to fish these creeks when water temperatures reach above 68 degrees. When water temperatures do get to high try finding areas that have cooler water temperatures (Tailwaters and Headwaters) Fly anglers are having success using Sulphers, Olives, Caddis and Nymphs.

Neversink River
Water temperatures are currently around 60 degrees. Wading conditions are good. Fly anglers are reporting some browns being caught using nymphs, streamers, Stoneflies, Caddis, Sulphers, Isonychias and Olives.

Esopus Creek
Water temperatures are currently around 63 degrees. Many anglers are reporting that the fishing is excellent. Fly anglers report of having success using Stoneflies, Sulphers, Olives, Caddis, Isonychias, nymphs and streamers.

Wallkill River
Water temperatures are currently around 74 degrees and the action has been great. Reports are that many smallmouth bass are being caught with an occasional walleye mixed in. Popular baits include spinnerbaits, tube jigs and crankbaits.

Ramapo River
No current reports at this time

Sebago Lake
Reports are that the action has been good for catching bass and crappies.

Neversink, Rondout and Ashokan Reservoirs
Reports are that fishing is hit or miss. Some anglers are reporting of catching a lot of fish and others aren't catching anything. Anglers are having the most success using live minnows and casting large spoons for trout.

Cross River, Kensico and Titicus Reservoirs
Reports are that fishing has been good - lots of trout being taken from these reservoirs in the 5-10 pound range. The popular bait of choice has been alewives (sawbellies). Fishing from shore can also be productive using spoons, rapalas and inline spinners. Large white perch in the 2 pound range have recently been biting in Cross River. There have also been reports of good numbers of crappies and perch being caught. Popular baits for crappies and perch include road runner jigs, fat head minnows and jigs tipped with night crawlers.

Wappingers Creek
No current reports at this time.

Hudson River
Water temperatures are currently around 74 -76 degrees. Anglers are having success catching largemouth bass in shallow water weed beds using soft plastic jerk baits and spinnerbaits. Smallmouth bass have been locating on and near rock piles adjacent to deeper water, try using crankbaits and spinnerbaits to catch these fish.


To request a stocking map for the counties in Region 3, please call or email us (845-256-3161; [email protected])

To apply for a NYC DEP Watershed Access Permit use the link located on the right column under Offsite Links.

If you need more fishing information or would like to contribute to the fishing report / post a picture of your catch, please call or email Ryan Coulter (845-256-2204; [email protected])

The Fishing Hotline can also be heard at 845-256-3101
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