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Striped bass

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American eel

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General info

Fresh Creek is an estuary located in Kings County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Queens County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and American eel.

Location

40°38′41.7″N 73°53′12.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Fresh 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

Brooklyn

3.3 miles away

New York

4.0 miles away

Inwood

7.3 miles away

Cedarhurst

8.4 miles away

Queens

8.6 miles away

Woodmere

8.7 miles away

South Valley Stream

8.9 miles away

Atlantic Beach

9.1 miles away

Hoboken

10.1 miles away

Manhattan

10.4 miles away

Jersey City

10.7 miles away

Weehawken

10.9 miles away

Union City

11.4 miles away

West New York

11.6 miles away

Guttenberg

11.9 miles away

Bayonne

12.0 miles away

North Bergen

12.6 miles away

Edgewater

13.2 miles away

Secaucus

13.3 miles away

Cliffside Park

13.3 miles away

Fairview

13.4 miles away

Kearny

14.3 miles away

Staten Island

14.4 miles away

Harrison

15.5 miles away

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FAQ about Fresh Creek fishing

📍 Where is Fresh Creek located?
Fresh Creek is an estuary located in Kings County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Queens County, New York. Its coordinates are:
40°38′41.7″N 73°53′12.4″W
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🎣 Where on Fresh Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Fresh 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 Fresh Creek?
The most common species in Fresh Creek are:
  • Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • American eel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Fresh Creek fishing reports?
The latest Fresh Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Fresh Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at Fresh Creek, some of the species in season this October 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 Fresh 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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