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Mud fiddler crab

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Striped killifish

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Mud fiddler crab

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Striped bass

23 in · 5 lb

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Striped bass

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Bluefish

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General info

Gerritsen Creek is a stream located in Kings County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and American eel.

Location

40°35′52.2″N 73°55′24.7″W
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When are Striped Bass biting on Gerritsen Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Gerritsen 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

3.9 miles away

New York

6.7 miles away

Inwood

9.2 miles away

Atlantic Beach

10.2 miles away

Cedarhurst

10.4 miles away

Woodmere

10.9 miles away

Bayonne

11.0 miles away

Jersey City

11.1 miles away

South Valley Stream

11.5 miles away

Hoboken

11.6 miles away

Staten Island

11.9 miles away

Queens

12.4 miles away

Weehawken

12.7 miles away

Manhattan

13.0 miles away

Union City

13.0 miles away

West New York

13.7 miles away

Guttenberg

14.1 miles away

North Bergen

14.5 miles away

Secaucus

14.7 miles away

Kearny

14.9 miles away

Harrison

15.7 miles away

Fairview

15.8 miles away

Edgewater

15.8 miles away

Cliffside Park

15.9 miles away

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FAQ about Gerritsen Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Gerritsen Creek located?
the Gerritsen Creek is a stream located in Kings County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°35′52.2″N 73°55′24.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Gerritsen Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Gerritsen 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 the Gerritsen Creek?
The most common species in the Gerritsen Creek are:
  • Striped bass - 6 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 Gerritsen Creek fishing reports?
The latest Gerritsen Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Gerritsen Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Gerritsen Creek, some of the species in season this September 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 the Gerritsen 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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