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Fishing

Fishing

Region 9 Regulations


Michael Clancy, Regional Fisheries Manager

182 East Union St., Suite 3

Allegany, NY 14706

(716) 372-0645

fwfi[email protected]

COUNTIES: ALLEGANY, CHAUTAUQUA, CATTARAUGUS, ERIE, NIAGARA, WYOMING

Waterbodies found in a different section of the guide

WaterSpecial Regulations
Inland Trout Streams
See Inland Trout Stream Regulations
Lake Erie

See Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations

Lake OntarioSee Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations
Niagara River (Upper and Lower)See Great Lakes & Tributaries Regulations

Region-wide Regulations

WaterSpecial 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