Fishing in Tappan, NY

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

Anglers in Tappan , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Hudson River , Passaic River , Hartung Lake , Ramapo River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Tappan?

Most commonly caught species around Tappan , NY : Largemouth bass - 60,126 reported catches Bluegill - 11,942 reported catches Striped bass - 7,588 reported catches Black crappie - 6,018 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,323 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Tappan fishing reports?

The latest Tappan , NY fishing reports are: @davidledwozyw reported a nice Channel catfish at Woodland Lake . @brendancarey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Verona Lake . @Landoncatchum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake . @lukeyarkon reported a nice Bluegill at Haworth Brook . @laszlo.bakos reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Tappan

Latest Tappan fishing reports

Channel catfish

Woodland Lake

21 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Verona Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Walton Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Haworth Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Northern pike

Passaic River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake DeForest

16 in · 3 lb

White perch

length · weight

Goldfish

Beaver Swamp Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

South Pond of Short Hills Club

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Tappan

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 June 17th, 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

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°01′37.2″N 73°57′7.2″W

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FAQ about Tappan fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Tappan, New York?

Anglers in Tappan, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Hudson River, Passaic River, Hartung Lake, and Ramapo River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Tappan?

Most commonly caught species around Tappan, NY:

Largemouth bass - 60,126 reported catches
Bluegill - 11,942 reported catches
Striped bass - 7,588 reported catches
Black crappie - 6,018 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,323 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Tappan fishing reports?

The latest Tappan, NY fishing reports are:

@davidledwozyw reported a nice Channel catfish at Woodland Lake.
@brendancarey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Verona Lake.
@Landoncatchum reported a nice Largemouth bass at Walton Lake.
@lukeyarkon reported a nice Bluegill at Haworth Brook.
@laszlo.bakos reported a nice Largemouth bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Tappan?

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