🐟 What fish can you catch in Kingston?

Most commonly caught species around Kingston , NY : Largemouth bass - 8,375 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,698 reported catches Bluegill - 1,453 reported catches Channel catfish - 952 reported catches Brown trout - 889 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Kingston fishing reports?

The latest Kingston , NY fishing reports are: @evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation . @hanssousie reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hudson River . @alanwattoff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake . @finnbreton reported a nice Rock bass at Hopewell Recreation . @evanlesko reported a nice Rock bass at Hopewell Recreation . .

Fishing in Kingston, NY

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

Anglers in Kingston , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Wappingers Creek , Esopus Creek , Wallkill River , Hudson River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Kingston , 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 Kingston?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Kingston , NY was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Stroudddd at Trump National Golf Club Lake on May 30, 2025 .

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Top fish species in Kingston

Latest Kingston fishing reports

Flathead catfish

Hopewell Recreation

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Smallmouth bass

Hudson River

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Largemouth bass

Crystal Lake

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Rock bass

Hopewell Recreation

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Rock bass

Hopewell Recreation

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Bluegill

Hopewell Recreation

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Largemouth bass

Stringham Park

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Bluegill

Stringham Park

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Fishing regulations in Kingston

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°55′46.2″N 73°59′48.5″W

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FAQ about Kingston fishing

Anglers in Kingston, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Wappingers Creek, Esopus Creek, Wallkill River, and Hudson River.

Most commonly caught species around Kingston, NY:

Largemouth bass - 8,375 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,698 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,453 reported catches
Channel catfish - 952 reported catches
Brown trout - 889 reported catches

The latest Kingston, NY fishing reports are:

@evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation.
@hanssousie reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hudson River.
@alanwattoff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake.
@finnbreton reported a nice Rock bass at Hopewell Recreation.
@evanlesko reported a nice Rock bass at Hopewell Recreation.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Kingston, 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 Kingston, NY was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @koritodaburrito at Rockefeller Lake on July 3, 2019.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Kingston, NY was a 6 ft / 420 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @lucasbalc at Wappingers Creek on June 29, 2020.