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Hayground Cove

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New York, United States

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Top fish species at Hayground Cove

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Hayground Cove is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

40°54′53.7″N 72°20′8.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Hayground Cove, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°54′53.7″N 72°20′8.2″W
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Sag Harbor

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6.5 miles away

North Haven

7.6 miles away

Southampton

8.3 miles away

Northwest Harbor

8.5 miles away

East Hampton North

8.6 miles away

New Suffolk

9.3 miles away

Southold

9.9 miles away

Hampton Bays

10.3 miles away

Shelter Island Heights

10.5 miles away

Peconic

10.6 miles away

Laurel

12.2 miles away

Mattituck

12.3 miles away

Dering Harbor

12.3 miles away

East Hampton

12.7 miles away

Jamesport

13.1 miles away

East Quogue

13.5 miles away

Flanders

14.1 miles away

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FAQ about Hayground Cove fishing

Hayground Cove is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°54′53.7″N 72°20′8.2″W
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