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Port Jefferson Harbor

New York, United States

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Dusky smooth-hound

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Summer flounder

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Striped bass

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General info

Port Jefferson Harbor is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Scup, Striped bass, and Summer flounder.

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40Β°57β€²26.7β€³N 73Β°04β€²59β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Port Jefferson Harbor, 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 species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Port Jefferson Harbor fishing

Port Jefferson Harbor is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°57β€²26.7β€³N 73Β°04β€²59β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Port Jefferson Harbor 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Port Jefferson Harbor are:
  • Scup - 24 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 23 members reported to have caught this fish
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