🐟 What fish can you catch in Southampton?

Most commonly caught species around Southampton , NY : Largemouth bass - 5,321 reported catches Striped bass - 3,214 reported catches Bluefish - 1,959 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,421 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,181 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Southampton fishing reports?

The latest Southampton , NY fishing reports are: @avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @Hongzhe reported a nice Bluefish . @_Joeturner_ reported a nice Bluegill at Patchogue River . @dariusleath reported a nice Largemouth bass . @willcarta reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . .

Fishing in Southampton, NY

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

Anglers in Southampton , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Moriches Bay , Shinnecock Bay , Peconic Lake , Gardiners Bay .

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

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Top fish species in Southampton

Latest Southampton fishing reports

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Bluefish

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Bluegill

Patchogue River

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Striped bass

Long Island Sound

26 in · 8 lb

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Largemouth bass

Upper Mills Pond

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Largemouth bass

Upper Mills Pond

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Yellow perch

Deep Pond

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Fishing regulations in Southampton

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 22nd, 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

40°53′58.6″N 72°29′37.3″W

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FAQ about Southampton fishing

Anglers in Southampton, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Moriches Bay, Shinnecock Bay, Peconic Lake, and Gardiners Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Southampton, NY:

Largemouth bass - 5,321 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,214 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,959 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,421 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,181 reported catches

The latest Southampton, NY fishing reports are:

@avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@Hongzhe reported a nice Bluefish.
@_Joeturner_ reported a nice Bluegill at Patchogue River.
@dariusleath reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@willcarta reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.

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