🐟 What fish can you catch in Plainview?

Most commonly caught species around Plainview , NY : Largemouth bass - 24,083 reported catches Striped bass - 10,344 reported catches Summer flounder - 5,134 reported catches Bluegill - 4,954 reported catches Bluefish - 4,730 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Plainview fishing reports?

The latest Plainview , NY fishing reports are: @pfg_evan05 reported a nice Silvertip shark at Artist Lake . @ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake . @MOEBass123 reported a nice Summer flounder at Huntington Bay . @charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake . .

Fishing in Plainview, NY

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

Anglers in Plainview , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Fire Island Inlet , Massapequa Reservoir , Grant Pond , Belmont Lake , Hempstead Lake .

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

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Top fish species in Plainview

Latest Plainview fishing reports

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Silvertip shark

Artist Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Summer flounder

Huntington Bay

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black crappie

Prospect Park Lake

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Black crappie

Herricks Pond

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Largemouth bass

Prospect Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Plainview

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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Plainview fishing

Anglers in Plainview, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Fire Island Inlet, Massapequa Reservoir, Grant Pond, Belmont Lake, and Hempstead Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Plainview, NY:

Largemouth bass - 24,083 reported catches
Striped bass - 10,344 reported catches
Summer flounder - 5,134 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,954 reported catches
Bluefish - 4,730 reported catches

The latest Plainview, NY fishing reports are:

@pfg_evan05 reported a nice Silvertip shark at Artist Lake.
@ccharrison reported a nice Largemouth bass at Prospect Park Lake.
@MOEBass123 reported a nice Summer flounder at Huntington Bay.
@charliecheatham reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@ccharrison reported a nice Black crappie at Prospect Park Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Plainview, 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: