🐟 What fish can you catch in Merritt Park?

Most commonly caught species around Merritt Park , NY : Largemouth bass - 26,350 reported catches Bluegill - 4,416 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,286 reported catches Black crappie - 1,951 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,656 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Merritt Park fishing reports?

The latest Merritt Park , NY fishing reports are: @04fishing reported a nice Bluegill at Peck's Pond . @04fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Peck's Pond . @Maj3613 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tonetta . @Gabe80s reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wappingers Creek . @Maj3613 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tonetta . .

Fishing in Merritt Park, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Merritt Park, New York?

Anglers in Merritt Park , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Wappingers Creek , Hudson River , Lake Mahopac , Fishkill Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Merritt Park

Latest Merritt Park fishing reports

Bluegill

Peck's Pond

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Largemouth bass

Peck's Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Tonetta

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wappingers Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Tonetta

length · weight

Bluegill

Peck's Pond

length · weight

Brown trout

Bog Brook Reservoir

length · weight

Yellow perch

Bog Brook Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Washington Lake

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Wappingers Creek

24 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Merritt Park

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

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

41°32′18.6″N 73°52′20.3″W

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FAQ about Merritt Park fishing

Anglers in Merritt Park, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Wappingers Creek, Hudson River, Lake Mahopac, and Fishkill Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Merritt Park, NY:

Largemouth bass - 26,350 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,416 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,286 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,951 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,656 reported catches

The latest Merritt Park, NY fishing reports are:

@04fishing reported a nice Bluegill at Peck's Pond.
@04fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass at Peck's Pond.
@Maj3613 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tonetta.
@Gabe80s reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wappingers Creek.
@Maj3613 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Tonetta.

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