🐟 What fish can you catch in Chestnut Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Chestnut Ridge , NY : Largemouth bass - 58,008 reported catches Bluegill - 11,124 reported catches Striped bass - 6,006 reported catches Black crappie - 5,900 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,601 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chestnut Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Chestnut Ridge , NY fishing reports are: @OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park . @OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park . @OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park . @julioomarrodriguez reported a nice Striped bass at Flushing Creek . @CastWorld360 reported a nice Green sunfish . .

Fishing in Chestnut Ridge, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chestnut Ridge, New York?

Anglers in Chestnut Ridge , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Passaic River , Hartung Lake , Ramapo River , Hackensack River .

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

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Top fish species in Chestnut Ridge

Latest Chestnut Ridge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bowne Park

length · weight

Striped bass

Flushing Creek

17 in · 2 lb

Green sunfish

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Woodbine Pond

8 in · 1 lb

Common carp

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Edgemont Memorial Park

12 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Edgemont Memorial Park

12 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

Edgemont Memorial Park

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Chestnut Ridge

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 7th, 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"

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Total Length

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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

41°04′58.4″N 74°03′18.4″W

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FAQ about Chestnut Ridge fishing

Anglers in Chestnut Ridge, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Passaic River, Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, and Hackensack River.

Most commonly caught species around Chestnut Ridge, NY:

Largemouth bass - 58,008 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,124 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,006 reported catches
Black crappie - 5,900 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,601 reported catches

The latest Chestnut Ridge, NY fishing reports are:

@OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park.
@OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park.
@OD.Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bowne Park.
@julioomarrodriguez reported a nice Striped bass at Flushing Creek.
@CastWorld360 reported a nice Green sunfish.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Chestnut Ridge, 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY was a 13 ft / 4.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mattyz1 at Indian Lake on May 27, 2015.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Chestnut Ridge, NY was a 10 ft / 23.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dfgbmk at Croton Bay on December 19, 2015.