🐟 What fish can you catch in Great River?

Most commonly caught species around Great River , NY : Largemouth bass - 13,103 reported catches Striped bass - 6,796 reported catches Summer flounder - 4,732 reported catches Bluefish - 4,343 reported catches Bluegill - 3,182 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Great River fishing reports?

The latest Great River , NY fishing reports are: @lyf reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma . @AndyOutFishin reported a nice White perch at Long Island Sound . @nateryan277 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hard Estate-West Sayville County Park . @longislandlunkerz reported a nice Black bullhead at Artist Lake . @EvGetty reported a nice Bluegill . .

Fishing in Great River, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Great River, New York?

Anglers in Great River , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Great South Bay , Fire Island Inlet , Artist Lake , Lake Ronkonkoma .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Great River

Latest Great River fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Ronkonkoma

length · weight

White perch

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hard Estate-West Sayville County Park

length · weight

Black bullhead

Artist Lake

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Bluegill

length · weight

Black bullhead

Artist Lake

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Black bullhead

Artist Lake

17 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Hempstead Lake

length · weight

Yellow perch

Deep Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

25 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Great River

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

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

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

40°42′49.3″N 73°09′46.1″W

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FAQ about Great River fishing

Anglers in Great River, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Great South Bay, Fire Island Inlet, Artist Lake, and Lake Ronkonkoma.

Most commonly caught species around Great River, NY:

Largemouth bass - 13,103 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,796 reported catches
Summer flounder - 4,732 reported catches
Bluefish - 4,343 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,182 reported catches

The latest Great River, NY fishing reports are:

@lyf reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma.
@AndyOutFishin reported a nice White perch at Long Island Sound.
@nateryan277 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hard Estate-West Sayville County Park.
@longislandlunkerz reported a nice Black bullhead at Artist Lake.
@EvGetty reported a nice Bluegill.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Great River, 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: