Fishing in New York

151 verified fishing spots across New York, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in New York

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Belmont Lake

North Babylon, NY· 40.7303, -73.3421
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout • Largemouth Bass +more
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:24 AM
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Hither Hills Beach

Montauk, NY· 41.0189, -72.0135
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Summer Flounder
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:19 AM
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Orient Beach State Park

Orient, NY· 41.1396, -72.2492
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Scup
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:20 AM
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Magnolia Pier

Long Beach, NY· 40.5905, -73.6669
Bluefish • Striped Bass • Black Sea Bass
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Dorothy Fitzpatrick Fishing Pier

Staten Island, NY· 40.5126, -74.2014
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Summer Flounder
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:27 AM
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Clove Lakes Pond

Staten Island, NY· 40.6186, -74.1102
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Brown Bullhead
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:26 AM
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Taughannock Point Beach

Trumansburg, NY· 42.5447, -76.5982
Brown Trout • Lake Trout • Landlocked Salmon
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:40 AM
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Lamoka Lake

Tyrone, NY· 42.4277, -77.1687
Largemouth Bass • Chain Pickerel • Bluegill
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:42 AM
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Waneta Lake

Tyrone, NY· 42.4594, -77.1726
Muskellunge • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:42 AM
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Cayuta Lake

Catherine, NY· 42.3685, -76.7329
Largemouth Bass • Walleye • Chain Pickerel +more
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:40 AM
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Seneca River

Baldwinsville, NY· 43.1412, -76.3314
Walleye • Northern Pike • Tiger Muskellunge +more
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:40 AM
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Onondaga Lake

Syracuse, NY· 43.0883, -76.2086
Smallmouth Bass • Largemouth Bass • Walleye +more
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:40 AM

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Fishing regulations in New York

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

New York State DEC — official regulations