🐟 What fish can you catch in Highlands?

Most commonly caught species around Highlands , NY : Largemouth bass - 40,093 reported catches Bluegill - 7,033 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,163 reported catches Black crappie - 3,249 reported catches Yellow perch - 3,109 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Highlands fishing reports?

The latest Highlands , NY fishing reports are: @StocksFishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Putnam Lake . @mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park . @seimakitano reported a nice White sturgeon at King Pond . @evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Highlands, NY

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

Anglers in Highlands , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Ramapo River , Hackensack River , Wallkill River , Hudson River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Highlands , 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 Bluegill caught in Highlands?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Highlands , NY was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Highlands

Latest Highlands fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Putnam Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wooddale County Park

length · weight

White sturgeon

King Pond

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Hopewell Recreation

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Closter Nature Center

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

Glen Wild Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Closter Nature Center

13 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Highlands

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

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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

41°21′36.4″N 74°00′30.2″W

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FAQ about Highlands fishing

Anglers in Highlands, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Ramapo River, Hackensack River, Wallkill River, and Hudson River.

Most commonly caught species around Highlands, NY:

Largemouth bass - 40,093 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,033 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,163 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,249 reported catches
Yellow perch - 3,109 reported catches

The latest Highlands, NY fishing reports are:

@StocksFishin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Putnam Lake.
@mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park.
@seimakitano reported a nice White sturgeon at King Pond.
@evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Highlands, 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 Highlands, NY was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @johncoohill at Camelite Fiars on June 2, 2014.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Highlands, NY was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020.