🐟 What fish can you catch in Southold?

Most commonly caught species around Southold , NY : Largemouth bass - 8,224 reported catches Striped bass - 5,089 reported catches Bluefish - 2,117 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,715 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,708 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Southold fishing reports?

The latest Southold , NY fishing reports are: @handyvandermerwe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond . @johncarloletizia reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Red Hill Pond . @Rye-Bluegill-Guy reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Deep Pond . @JDfish32682 reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @JDfish32682 reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . .

Fishing in Southold, NY

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

Anglers in Southold , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Town of East Hampton Coast , Shinnecock Bay , Gardiners Bay , Shinnecock Canal .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Southold , 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 Southold?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Southold , NY was a 8 ft / 22 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jvergalitto at Long Island Sound on June 16, 2016 .

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

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

Latest Southold fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

20 in · 8 lb

Redbreast sunfish

Red Hill Pond

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Deep Pond

length · weight

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Bluefish

Narrow Bay

length · weight

Chain pickerel

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Southold

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

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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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°02′36.6″N 72°25′6.2″W

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FAQ about Southold fishing

Anglers in Southold, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Town of East Hampton Coast, Shinnecock Bay, Gardiners Bay, and Shinnecock Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Southold, NY:

Largemouth bass - 8,224 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,089 reported catches
Bluefish - 2,117 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,715 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,708 reported catches

The latest Southold, NY fishing reports are:

@handyvandermerwe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond.
@johncarloletizia reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Red Hill Pond.
@Rye-Bluegill-Guy reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Deep Pond.
@JDfish32682 reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@JDfish32682 reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Southold, 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 Striped bass (by length) reported in Southold, NY was a 8 ft / 22 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jvergalitto at Long Island Sound on June 16, 2016.

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