🐟 What fish can you catch in Montauk?

Most commonly caught species around Montauk , NY : Striped bass - 4,835 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,011 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,655 reported catches Bluefish - 1,324 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,175 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Montauk fishing reports?

The latest Montauk , NY fishing reports are: @cyrusgunther reported a nice Black crappie at Green Swamp Brook . @TheRetardedFish reported a nice Striped bass . @GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Montauk, NY

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

Anglers in Montauk , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Washington County Coast , Town of East Hampton Coast , Town of Southold Coast , Gardiners Bay .

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

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Top fish species in Montauk

Latest Montauk fishing reports

Black crappie

Green Swamp Brook

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Brown trout

Lake Rockview

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Fallfish

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Chain pickerel

Dodge Pond

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Chain pickerel

Powers Lake

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Fishing regulations in Montauk

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 Striped 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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Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

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These regulations are for marine waters (south of George Washington Bridge) and Delaware River:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the adoption of new regulations in the State's marine waters for recreational Atlantic striped bass fishing. The new recreational slot limit of 28 to 31 inches takes effect immediately and is set as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to reduce recreational harvest.

Hudson River (north of George Washington Bridge) striped bass regulations:

Minimum size = 23-inches; maximum size = 28-inches
Open Season = April 1 through November 30.
See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Morone saxatilis

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41°02′47.8″N 71°56′47.4″W

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FAQ about Montauk fishing

Anglers in Montauk, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Washington County Coast, Town of East Hampton Coast, Town of Southold Coast, and Gardiners Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Montauk, NY:

Striped bass - 4,835 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,011 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,655 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,324 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,175 reported catches

The latest Montauk, NY fishing reports are:

@cyrusgunther reported a nice Black crappie at Green Swamp Brook.
@TheRetardedFish reported a nice Striped bass.
@GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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