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South Beach

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

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Top fish species at South Beach

Black sea bass
Black sea bass
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General info

South Beach is a part of an ocean located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass.

Location

41°16′37.6″N 71°56′32.6″W
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Fishing regulations at South Beach, 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 Black sea bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

6

Min size

16.5"

Measurement

Total Length

Bag limit = 3 fish per person June 23 - August 31.

Bag limit = 6 fish per person September 1 - December 31.

The tail filament is not included in measurement of Black Sea Bass total length.

Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

Regulations for

41°16′37.6″N 71°56′32.6″W
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FAQ about South Beach fishing

South Beach is a part of an ocean located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°16′37.6″N 71°56′32.6″W
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