Fishing in Westhampton Beach, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Westhampton Beach, New York?

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Westhampton Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Westhampton Beach , NY : Largemouth bass - 7,277 reported catches Striped bass - 2,403 reported catches Bluefish - 1,910 reported catches Bluegill - 1,635 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,437 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Westhampton Beach fishing reports?

The latest Westhampton Beach , NY fishing reports are: @Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound . @tommymichaud reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound . @Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound . @patrick.olivier reported a nice Striped bass . .

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

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Westhampton Beach

Latest Westhampton Beach fishing reports

Dusky smooth-hound

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Largemouth bass

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Dusky smooth-hound

length · weight

Dusky smooth-hound

length · weight

Striped bass

27 in · 7 lb

Striped bass

31 in · 12 lb

Striped bass

31 in · 12 lb

Striped bass

29 in · 8 lb

Gray weakfish

Southold Bay

18 in · 4 lb

Summer flounder

Nissequogue River

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Fishing regulations in Westhampton Beach

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

40°48′29.2″N 72°38′44.5″W

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FAQ about Westhampton Beach fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Westhampton Beach, New York?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Westhampton Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Westhampton Beach, NY:

Largemouth bass - 7,277 reported catches
Striped bass - 2,403 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,910 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,635 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,437 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Westhampton Beach fishing reports?

The latest Westhampton Beach, NY fishing reports are:

@Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
@tommymichaud reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
@Saltwatta28 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
@patrick.olivier reported a nice Striped bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Westhampton Beach?

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