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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Silver Lake | Sunfish, All year, Minimum Length-8", Daily Limit-15 |