Orient Beach State Park

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New York, United States

6 catches

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Top fish species at Orient Beach State Park

Scup

Dusky smooth-hound

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Fishing regulations at Orient Beach State Park, NY

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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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Regulations for top species

Season open: May 1 - December 31

Scup

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters

Bag limit30

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size9.5" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information

Minimum size: 9.5 inches for shore anglers (including Enhanced Opportunity Fishing Sites)

Private: May 1 – December 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches

Party/Charter Vessel Bonus Season (For paying passengers only):

May 1 - August 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
September 1 - October 31: 40 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
November 1 - December 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Stenotomus chrysops

Season open: year-round

Dusky smooth-hound

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters

Additional information

No size limit. No possession limit. No closed season.

Synonyms

Dusky smoothhound, Mustelus canis

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FAQ about Orient Beach State Park fishing

📍 Where is Orient Beach State Park located?

Orient Beach State Park is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:

41°08′0.3″N 72°15′33.7″W

🎣 Where on Orient Beach State Park is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Orient Beach State Park 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 Orient Beach State Park?

The most common species in Orient Beach State Park are:

Scup - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Dusky smooth-hound - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Orient Beach State Park fishing reports?

The latest Orient Beach State Park fishing reports are:

@frodriguez9180 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
@frodriguez9180 reported a nice Scup.
@frodriguez9180 reported a nice Scup.
@frodriguez9180 reported a nice Scup.
@jmorales1591 reported a nice Scup.

🗓️ What species are in season at Orient Beach State Park right now?

According to fishing regulations at Orient Beach State Park, some of the species in season this June 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 Orient Beach State Park?

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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Orient Beach State Park

Top fish species at Orient Beach State Park