🐟 What fish can you catch in Wainscott?

Most commonly caught species around Wainscott , NY : Striped bass - 4,685 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,495 reported catches Bluefish - 1,778 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,572 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,567 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wainscott fishing reports?

The latest Wainscott , NY fishing reports are: @michaelvollono reported a nice Chain pickerel at Uncas Pond . @RockyBingbong reported a nice Brown trout at Deep River . @Gulplover67 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Pond . @Gulplover67 reported a nice Black crappie at Sunset Pond . @schoolieslayer831 reported a nice Black crappie at Sunset Pond . .

Fishing in Wainscott, NY

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

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

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

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Top fish species in Wainscott

Latest Wainscott fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Uncas Pond

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Brown trout

Deep River

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Largemouth bass

Sunset Pond

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Black crappie

Sunset Pond

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Black crappie

Sunset Pond

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Tiger trout

Powers Lake

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Largemouth bass

Peconic Lake

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Black crappie

Green Swamp Brook

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Largemouth bass

Peconic Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Black crappie

Peconic Lake

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Fishing regulations in Wainscott

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 Striped bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

These regulations are for marine waters (south of George Washington Bridge) and Delaware River:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the adoption of new regulations in the State's marine waters for recreational Atlantic striped bass fishing. The new recreational slot limit of 28 to 31 inches takes effect immediately and is set as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to reduce recreational harvest.

Hudson River (north of George Washington Bridge) striped bass regulations:

Minimum size = 23-inches; maximum size = 28-inches
Open Season = April 1 through November 30.
See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

40°57′33.1″N 72°15′2.9″W

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FAQ about Wainscott fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Wainscott, NY:

Striped bass - 4,685 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,495 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,778 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,572 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,567 reported catches

The latest Wainscott, NY fishing reports are:

@michaelvollono reported a nice Chain pickerel at Uncas Pond.
@RockyBingbong reported a nice Brown trout at Deep River.
@Gulplover67 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sunset Pond.
@Gulplover67 reported a nice Black crappie at Sunset Pond.
@schoolieslayer831 reported a nice Black crappie at Sunset Pond.

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