🐟 What fish can you catch in Herricks?

Most commonly caught species around Herricks , NY : Largemouth bass - 31,639 reported catches Striped bass - 12,546 reported catches Bluegill - 7,898 reported catches Summer flounder - 7,127 reported catches Bluefish - 5,211 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Herricks fishing reports?

The latest Herricks , NY fishing reports are: @jaredmusovic reported a nice Brown bullhead at Kissena Lake . @LuredbyLuke reported a nice Yellow perch . @LuredbyLuke reported a nice Largemouth bass . @LuredbyLuke reported a nice Largemouth bass . @S13Slim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hempstead Lake . .

Fishing in Herricks, NY

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

Anglers in Herricks , 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 Herricks?

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Top fish species in Herricks

Latest Herricks fishing reports

Brown bullhead

Kissena Lake

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Hempstead Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Byram Lake Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Byram Lake Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Congers Lake

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Herricks

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

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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°45′24.1″N 73°39′48.6″W

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FAQ about Herricks fishing

Anglers in Herricks, 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 Herricks, NY:

Largemouth bass - 31,639 reported catches
Striped bass - 12,546 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,898 reported catches
Summer flounder - 7,127 reported catches
Bluefish - 5,211 reported catches

The latest Herricks, NY fishing reports are:

@jaredmusovic reported a nice Brown bullhead at Kissena Lake.
@LuredbyLuke reported a nice Yellow perch.
@LuredbyLuke reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@LuredbyLuke reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@S13Slim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hempstead Lake.

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