🐟 What fish can you catch in Monroe?

Most commonly caught species around Monroe , NY : Largemouth bass - 43,627 reported catches Bluegill - 7,128 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 6,326 reported catches Yellow perch - 3,814 reported catches Chain pickerel - 3,544 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Monroe fishing reports?

The latest Monroe , NY fishing reports are: @mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park . @evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . @eestrems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Closter Nature Center . .

Fishing in Monroe, NY

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

Anglers in Monroe , 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 Monroe?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Monroe , 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 Largemouth bass caught in Monroe?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Monroe , NY was a 12 ft / 2.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @goliath8 at Oak Ridge Reservoir on June 4, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Monroe?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Monroe , NY was a 10 ft / 15.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shane___ at Woodland Lake on August 17, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Monroe?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Monroe , NY was a 13 ft / 100.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @marcwhite1981 at Croton Falls Reservoir on October 15, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Monroe

Latest Monroe fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wooddale County Park

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

Largemouth bass

Lake Ames

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Closter Nature Center

13 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Popolopen Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Monroe

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°18′15.5″N 74°11′38.8″W

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FAQ about Monroe fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Monroe, NY:

Largemouth bass - 43,627 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,128 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 6,326 reported catches
Yellow perch - 3,814 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 3,544 reported catches

The latest Monroe, NY fishing reports are:

@mik.j reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wooddale County Park.
@evanlesko reported a nice Flathead catfish at Hopewell Recreation.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@eestrems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Closter Nature Center.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Monroe, 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 Monroe, NY was a 12 ft / 2.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @goliath8 at Oak Ridge Reservoir on June 4, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Monroe, NY was a 10 ft / 15.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shane___ at Woodland Lake on August 17, 2020.