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Smith Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

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Top fish species at Smith Creek

Summer flounder
Summer flounder
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Summer flounder

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Summer flounder

30 in · 12 lb

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General info

Smith Creek is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder.

Location

40°51′14.4″N 72°31′26.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Smith 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.

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Cities nearby

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East Quogue

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Southampton

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4.3 miles away

Quogue

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Flanders

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Westhampton Beach

7.1 miles away

Westhampton

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Jamesport

7.6 miles away

Aquebogue

7.7 miles away

North Sea

8.3 miles away

Laurel

8.4 miles away

Riverside

8.5 miles away

Northville

9.5 miles away

Remsenburg-Speonk

9.9 miles away

Water Mill

10.1 miles away

New Suffolk

10.1 miles away

Mattituck

10.2 miles away

Eastport

10.7 miles away

West Hampton Dunes

11.2 miles away

Riverhead

11.4 miles away

Bridgehampton

12.7 miles away

Peconic

13.1 miles away

Noyack

13.3 miles away

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FAQ about Smith Creek fishing

📍 Where is Smith Creek located?
Smith Creek is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°51′14.4″N 72°31′26.5″W
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🎣 Where on Smith Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Smith Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Smith Creek?
The most common species in Smith Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Smith Creek fishing reports?
The latest Smith Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Smith Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at Smith Creek, some of the species in season this July include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Northern pike, and Striped bass. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Smith Creek?

Fishing in New York requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, daily, and lifetime licenses, available online or at licensed agents statewide.

In New York, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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