🐟 What fish can you catch in Ridge?

Most commonly caught species around Ridge , NY : Largemouth bass - 14,795 reported catches Striped bass - 7,513 reported catches Bluefish - 4,221 reported catches Summer flounder - 3,861 reported catches Bluegill - 2,729 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ridge fishing reports?

The latest Ridge , NY fishing reports are: @finn-j reported a nice Walleye at Lake Ronkonkoma . @colinwhelan reported a nice Bluegill at Maltby Lake . @maxwell.hoffman reported a nice Golden shiner at East River . @BassWarrior reported a nice Largemouth bass . @BassWarrior reported a nice Yellow perch . .

Fishing in Ridge, NY

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

Anglers in Ridge , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Great South Bay , South Haven Pond , Moriches Bay , Artist Lake .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Ridge?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Ridge , NY was a 13 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @samsbikes at Lake Whitney on May 20, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Striped bass caught in Ridge?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Ridge , NY was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @domarvai at Rooster River on June 21, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluefish caught in Ridge?

The biggest Bluefish (by length) reported in Ridge , NY was a 13 ft / 17.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @leo58 at Long Island Sound on September 1, 2014 .

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Top fish species in Ridge

Latest Ridge fishing reports

Walleye

Lake Ronkonkoma

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Bluegill

Maltby Lake

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Golden shiner

East River

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

Deep Pond

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Largemouth bass

Deep Pond

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Largemouth bass

Deep Pond

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Largemouth bass

Deep Pond

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Dusky smooth-hound

Fire Island Inlet

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Fishing regulations in Ridge

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 7th, 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

40°54′24.5″N 72°52′53.8″W

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FAQ about Ridge fishing

Anglers in Ridge, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Great South Bay, South Haven Pond, Moriches Bay, and Artist Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Ridge, NY:

Largemouth bass - 14,795 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,513 reported catches
Bluefish - 4,221 reported catches
Summer flounder - 3,861 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,729 reported catches

The latest Ridge, NY fishing reports are:

@finn-j reported a nice Walleye at Lake Ronkonkoma.
@colinwhelan reported a nice Bluegill at Maltby Lake.
@maxwell.hoffman reported a nice Golden shiner at East River.
@BassWarrior reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@BassWarrior reported a nice Yellow perch.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ridge, 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 Ridge, NY was a 13 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @samsbikes at Lake Whitney on May 20, 2020.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Ridge, NY was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @domarvai at Rooster River on June 21, 2020.

The biggest Bluefish (by length) reported in Ridge, NY was a 13 ft / 17.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @leo58 at Long Island Sound on September 1, 2014.