🐟 What fish can you catch in Florida?

Most commonly caught species around Florida , NY : Largemouth bass - 38,882 reported catches Bluegill - 6,106 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,277 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,224 reported catches Yellow perch - 3,631 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Florida fishing reports?

The latest Florida , NY fishing reports are: @italouser reported a nice Largemouth bass . @brieike4 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Telemark . @matthewlewis3830 reported a nice Chain pickerel at The Basha Kill Marsh . @seankillby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goffle Brook . @Btrane201 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Butler Reservoir (Apshawa Reservoir) . .

Fishing in Florida, NY

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

Anglers in Florida , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Ramapo River , Wallkill River , Greenwood Lake , Upper Greenwood Lake , Lake Sebago .

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

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Top fish species in Florida

Latest Florida fishing reports

Largemouth bass

20 in · 2 lb

Yellow perch

Lake Telemark

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Chain pickerel

The Basha Kill Marsh

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Largemouth bass

Goffle Brook

6 in · 3 oz

Chain pickerel

Butler Reservoir (Apshawa Reservoir)

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Largemouth bass

Butler Reservoir (Apshawa Reservoir)

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Largemouth bass

Packanack Brook

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Largemouth bass

Packanack Brook

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Largemouth bass

Pine Grove Lake

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Fallfish

Nauraushaun Brook

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Florida

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 16th, 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°19′52.3″N 74°21′11.9″W

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FAQ about Florida fishing

Anglers in Florida, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Ramapo River, Wallkill River, Greenwood Lake, Upper Greenwood Lake, and Lake Sebago.

Most commonly caught species around Florida, NY:

Largemouth bass - 38,882 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,106 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,277 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,224 reported catches
Yellow perch - 3,631 reported catches

The latest Florida, NY fishing reports are:

@italouser reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@brieike4 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Telemark.
@matthewlewis3830 reported a nice Chain pickerel at The Basha Kill Marsh.
@seankillby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goffle Brook.
@Btrane201 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Butler Reservoir (Apshawa Reservoir).

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