Region 9 Regulations
Michael Clancy, Regional Fisheries Manager
182 East Union St., Suite 3
Allegany, NY 14706
(716) 372-0645
COUNTIES: ALLEGANY, CHAUTAUQUA, CATTARAUGUS, ERIE, NIAGARA, WYOMING
Waterbodies found in a different section of the guide
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| Inland Trout Streams | See Inland Trout Stream Regulations |
| Lake Erie | See Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations |
| Lake Ontario | See Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations |
| Niagara River (Upper and Lower) | See Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations |
Region-wide Regulations
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| All lakes and ponds, except as listed below | Brook Trout, April 1-October 15, Daily Limit-5 with no more than 2 longer than 12" |
Allegany County
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| Allen Lake | Brook Trout, All year, Minimum Length-none, Daily Limit-5 with no more than 2 longer than 12" |
Cattaraugus County
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| Allegany State Park | State Park regulations may apply. Check at Park Administration building. |
| Buttermilk Creek from Mouth to Fox Valley Road |
Fishing prohibited all year |
| Case Lake | Brook Trout, All year, Minimum Length-none, Daily Limit-5 with no more than 2 longer than 12" |
| Harwood Lake | |
| New Albion Lake |
Chautauqua County
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| Chadakoin River from Chautauqua Lake downstream to Warner Dam |
Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge, June 1 through November 30, Minimum Length-40", Daily Limit-1 |
| Chautauqua Lake and tributaries upstream to the first road bridge |
Wyoming County
| Water | Special Regulations |
|---|---|
| Silver Lake | Sunfish, All year, Minimum Length-8", Daily Limit-15 |
