🐟 What fish can you catch in Brooklyn?

Most commonly caught species around Brooklyn , NY : Largemouth bass - 48,731 reported catches Striped bass - 12,624 reported catches Bluegill - 11,452 reported catches Summer flounder - 6,538 reported catches Black crappie - 5,655 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Brooklyn fishing reports?

The latest Brooklyn , NY fishing reports are: @mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park . @jamesoconnor6137 reported a nice Striped bass at Raritan Bay . @seimakitano reported a nice White sturgeon at King Pond . @afirifromnyc reported a nice Common snapping turtle at Prospect Park Lake . @afirifromnyc reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Prospect Park Lake . .

Fishing in Brooklyn, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Brooklyn, New York?

Anglers in Brooklyn , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Hudson River , Prospect Park Lake , Great South Bay , Passaic River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Brooklyn , NY . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Striped bass caught in Brooklyn?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Brooklyn , NY was a 11 ft / 68 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tkwan7508 at Rockaway Inlet on July 7, 2018 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Brooklyn?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Brooklyn , NY was a 10 ft / 15.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shane___ at Woodland Lake on August 17, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Brooklyn

Latest Brooklyn fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wooddale County Park

length · weight

Striped bass

Raritan Bay

30 in · 8 lb

White sturgeon

King Pond

length · weight

Common snapping turtle

Prospect Park Lake

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Prospect Park Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Prospect Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Van Cortlandt Lake

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Prospect Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Franklin Lake

20 in · 2 lb

Chain pickerel

Dallenbach Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Brooklyn

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 May 12th, 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

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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°39′0.4″N 73°56′58.6″W

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FAQ about Brooklyn fishing

Anglers in Brooklyn, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Hudson River, Prospect Park Lake, Great South Bay, and Passaic River.

Most commonly caught species around Brooklyn, NY:

Largemouth bass - 48,731 reported catches
Striped bass - 12,624 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,452 reported catches
Summer flounder - 6,538 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,655 reported catches

The latest Brooklyn, NY fishing reports are:

@mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park.
@jamesoconnor6137 reported a nice Striped bass at Raritan Bay.
@seimakitano reported a nice White sturgeon at King Pond.
@afirifromnyc reported a nice Common snapping turtle at Prospect Park Lake.
@afirifromnyc reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Prospect Park Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Brooklyn, NY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Brooklyn, NY was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ExpertFishing at Hempstead Lake on August 9, 2020.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Brooklyn, NY was a 11 ft / 68 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tkwan7508 at Rockaway Inlet on July 7, 2018.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Brooklyn, NY was a 10 ft / 15.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shane___ at Woodland Lake on August 17, 2020.