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Striped bass
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General info

Phillips Creek is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass.

Location

40°49′49.2″N 72°34′44.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Phillips Creek, NY

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 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

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

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40°49′49.2″N 72°34′44.6″W
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FAQ about Phillips Creek fishing

Phillips Creek is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°49′49.2″N 72°34′44.6″W
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