🐟 What fish can you catch in Barnum Island?

Most commonly caught species around Barnum Island , NY : Largemouth bass - 22,977 reported catches Striped bass - 12,878 reported catches Summer flounder - 7,870 reported catches Bluegill - 5,894 reported catches Bluefish - 5,335 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Barnum Island fishing reports?

The latest Barnum Island , NY fishing reports are: @RyanReels reported a nice Striped bass at Jamaica Bay . @ianfishman97 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Martling Lake . @ianfishman97 reported a nice Black crappie at Martling Lake . @ethan.line reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @agatapaes reported a nice American eel at Hackensack River . .

Fishing in Barnum Island, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Barnum Island, New York?

Anglers in Barnum Island , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Great South Bay , Jamaica Bay , Town of Hempstead Coast , Grant Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Barnum Island?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Barnum Island

Latest Barnum Island fishing reports

Striped bass

Jamaica Bay

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Largemouth bass

Martling Lake

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Black crappie

Martling Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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American eel

Hackensack River

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hard Estate-West Sayville County Park

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Smallmouth bass

Passaic River

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Largemouth bass

Martling Lake

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White perch

Hackensack River

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Fishing regulations in Barnum Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

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12"

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°36′18″N 73°38′37.3″W

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FAQ about Barnum Island fishing

Anglers in Barnum Island, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Great South Bay, Jamaica Bay, Town of Hempstead Coast, and Grant Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Barnum Island, NY:

Largemouth bass - 22,977 reported catches
Striped bass - 12,878 reported catches
Summer flounder - 7,870 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,894 reported catches
Bluefish - 5,335 reported catches

The latest Barnum Island, NY fishing reports are:

@RyanReels reported a nice Striped bass at Jamaica Bay.
@ianfishman97 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Martling Lake.
@ianfishman97 reported a nice Black crappie at Martling Lake.
@ethan.line reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@agatapaes reported a nice American eel at Hackensack River.

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