🐟 What fish can you catch in Riverhead?

Most commonly caught species around Riverhead , NY : Largemouth bass - 11,289 reported catches Striped bass - 6,206 reported catches Bluefish - 3,263 reported catches Summer flounder - 2,431 reported catches Bluegill - 2,123 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Riverhead fishing reports?

The latest Riverhead , NY fishing reports are: @Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake . @LL-Trout reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma . @Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake . @Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake . @Badfish007 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Patchogue River . .

Fishing in Riverhead, NY

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

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

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Riverhead , 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 Striped bass caught in Riverhead?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Riverhead , 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 Riverhead?

The biggest Bluefish (by length) reported in Riverhead , 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 Riverhead

Latest Riverhead fishing reports

Yellow perch

West Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Ronkonkoma

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Yellow perch

West Lake

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Yellow perch

West Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Patchogue River

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Bluegill

Patchogue River

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Largemouth bass

Swan Lake

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Redbreast sunfish

Red Hill Pond

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Pumpkinseed

Deep Pond

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Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Fishing regulations in Riverhead

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

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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

40°56′27.2″N 72°42′34.2″W

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FAQ about Riverhead fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Riverhead, NY:

Largemouth bass - 11,289 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,206 reported catches
Bluefish - 3,263 reported catches
Summer flounder - 2,431 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,123 reported catches

The latest Riverhead, NY fishing reports are:

@Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake.
@LL-Trout reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Ronkonkoma.
@Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake.
@Badfish007 reported a nice Yellow perch at West Lake.
@Badfish007 reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Patchogue River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, NY was a 13 ft / 17.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @leo58 at Long Island Sound on September 1, 2014.