🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Ronkonkoma?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Ronkonkoma , NY : Largemouth bass - 15,810 reported catches Striped bass - 7,995 reported catches Bluefish - 4,694 reported catches Summer flounder - 4,585 reported catches Bluegill - 3,924 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Ronkonkoma fishing reports?

The latest Lake Ronkonkoma , NY fishing reports are: @ricardo-tavera reported a nice Striped bass at Great South Bay . @avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Town of Babylon Coast . @michaelzambardino reported a nice Winter skate at Great South Bay . @Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake . @LL-Trout reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma . .

Fishing in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York?

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

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Ronkonkoma

Latest Lake Ronkonkoma fishing reports

Striped bass

Great South Bay

31 in · 13 lb

Striped bass

Town of Babylon Coast

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Winter skate

Great South Bay

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Yellow perch

West Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Ronkonkoma

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Largemouth bass

Greenwich Creek

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Painted turtle

Herricks Pond

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Brown bullhead

Herricks Pond

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Yellow perch

West Lake

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Largemouth bass

South Pond

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Fishing regulations in Lake Ronkonkoma

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

40°49′50.9″N 73°06′40.3″W

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FAQ about Lake Ronkonkoma fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Lake Ronkonkoma, NY:

Largemouth bass - 15,810 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,995 reported catches
Bluefish - 4,694 reported catches
Summer flounder - 4,585 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,924 reported catches

The latest Lake Ronkonkoma, NY fishing reports are:

@ricardo-tavera reported a nice Striped bass at Great South Bay.
@avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Town of Babylon Coast.
@michaelzambardino reported a nice Winter skate at Great South Bay.
@Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake.
@LL-Trout reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, NY was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ExpertFishing at Hempstead Lake on August 9, 2020.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @domarvai at Rooster River on June 21, 2020.

The biggest Bluefish (by length) reported in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY was a 13 ft / 141.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @NyBassMaster at Howell Creek on March 24, 2014.