🐟 What fish can you catch in New City?

Most commonly caught species around New City , NY : Largemouth bass - 51,760 reported catches Bluegill - 9,341 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,946 reported catches Striped bass - 5,419 reported catches Black crappie - 4,242 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New City fishing reports?

The latest New City , NY fishing reports are: @Shaggy00 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Van Cortlandt Lake . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . @eestrems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Closter Nature Center . @bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in New City, NY

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

Anglers in New City , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Hartung Lake , Ramapo River , Hackensack River , Kensico Reservoir .

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

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

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

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Top fish species in New City

Latest New City fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Van Cortlandt Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Closter Nature Center

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

Glen Wild Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Yellow bullhead

Closter Nature Center

13 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Popolopen Lake

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Largemouth bass

Greenwich Creek

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Northern pike

Passaic River

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Fishing regulations in New City

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°09′15.5″N 73°59′27.2″W

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FAQ about New City fishing

Anglers in New City, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, Hackensack River, and Kensico Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around New City, NY:

Largemouth bass - 51,760 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,341 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,946 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,419 reported catches
Black crappie - 4,242 reported catches

The latest New City, NY fishing reports are:

@Shaggy00 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Van Cortlandt Lake.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@eestrems reported a nice Largemouth bass at Closter Nature Center.
@bryan.ma reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New City, 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 New City, 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 New City, NY was a 10 ft / 15.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @shane___ at Woodland Lake on August 17, 2020.