🐟 What fish can you catch in New Hempstead?

Most commonly caught species around New Hempstead , NY : Largemouth bass - 52,782 reported catches Bluegill - 9,520 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,812 reported catches Striped bass - 5,137 reported catches Black crappie - 4,527 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Hempstead fishing reports?

The latest New Hempstead , NY fishing reports are: @jacob_b99 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @kenzowichterman reported a nice Black crappie at Packanack Lake . @kenzowichterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Packanack Lake . @kenzowichterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Packanack Brook . @Vinurz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Passaic River . .

Fishing in New Hempstead, NY

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

Anglers in New Hempstead , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Hartung Lake , Ramapo River , Hackensack River , Pompton Lake .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in New Hempstead

Latest New Hempstead fishing reports

Rainbow trout

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Black crappie

Packanack Lake

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Largemouth bass

Packanack Lake

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Largemouth bass

Packanack Brook

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Largemouth bass

Passaic River

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 2 lb

Yellow bullhead

Pascack Brook

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Largemouth bass

Green Brook

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Striped bass

Flushing Creek

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Yellow perch

Lake Telemark

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Fishing regulations in New Hempstead

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

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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°08′55.7″N 74°02′54.6″W

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FAQ about New Hempstead fishing

Anglers in New Hempstead, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Hartung Lake, Ramapo River, Hackensack River, and Pompton Lake.

Most commonly caught species around New Hempstead, NY:

Largemouth bass - 52,782 reported catches
Bluegill - 9,520 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,812 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,137 reported catches
Black crappie - 4,527 reported catches

The latest New Hempstead, NY fishing reports are:

@jacob_b99 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@kenzowichterman reported a nice Black crappie at Packanack Lake.
@kenzowichterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Packanack Lake.
@kenzowichterman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Packanack Brook.
@Vinurz reported a nice Largemouth bass at Passaic River.

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