Mud Creek

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New York, United States

4.5·8 catches

Logged catches

4.5

Top fish species at Mud Creek

Bluefish

Atlantic bluefin tuna

Bigeye tuna

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Mud Creek fishing reports

Bluefish

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Summer flounder

19 in · 2 lb

Bluefish

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Striped bass

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Atlantic bluefin tuna

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Atlantic bluefin tuna

74 in · 162 lb

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Fishing regulations at Mud Creek, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters

Bag limit3

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.

Additional information

Open season all year. No size limit. The bluefish bag limit includes "snappers". Bag limit increased to 5 bluefish per person for anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats.

Edibility

Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD

Synonyms

Pomatomus saltatrix

Season open: August 13 - August 10

Atlantic bluefin tuna

Regulation boundaryHighly Migratory Species

Min size27" (Curved Fork Length)

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

Curved fork length means the length of a tuna taken in a line tracing the contour of the body from the tip of the upper jaw to the fork of the tail. The measuring tape must pass over (and touch) the pectoral fin and the caudal keel.

Special gear

HMS Tuna

Anglers with an HMS Angling permit may harvest Bigeye, Albacore, Yellowfin, Skipjack using handline, rod and reel, or speargun. Bluefin tuna may only be harvested using handline or rod and reel (no speargun).

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Required licenses

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit

Additional information

27" to <73" curved fork length: open 1. Private vessels with Highly Migratory Species Angling permits: 2 bluefin tuna measuring 27 to <73", of which only 1 may be a large school/small medium bluefin tuna (47 to <73") 2. Charter boats with Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permits, when fishing recreationally: 3 bluefin tuna measuring 27 to <73", of which only 1 may be a large school/small medium bluefin tuna (47 to <73") 3. Headboats with Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permits, when fishing recreationally: 6 bluefin tuna measuring 27 to <73", of which only 1 may be a large school/small medium bluefin tuna (47 to <73") > 73" curved fork length: bag limit = 1 per vessel per year provided the "trophy" category subquota in the respective region is available at the time of harvest (see below). 1. Gulf of Maine: closed 2. Southern New England: closed 3. Trophy South: closed 4. Gulf of America: closed Bluefin tuna retention limits may change throughout the season.Regularly updated information can be found on the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Recreational Bag Limits webpage (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/recreational-atlantic-bluefin-tuna-fishery-statuses-and-bag).To confirm current limits, call 1-888-872-8862 or 1-978-281-9260.Anglers must report all recreational bluefin tuna landings. Report all recreational Atlantic bluefin tuna landings to NMFS within 24 hours by calling 1-888-872-8862 or hmspermits.noaa.gov.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Thunnus thynnus

Season open: year-round

Bigeye tuna

Regulation boundaryHighly Migratory Species

Min size27" (Curved Fork Length)

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

Special gear

HMS Tuna

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Required licenses

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit

Additional information

All tunas must be landed with at least the tail and one pectoral fin attached. The upper and lower lobes of the tail may be removed for storage purposes as long as the fork of the tail remains intact. Any Atlantic tuna that is caught but not kept must be released immediately, without removing it from the water, to improve its chances of survival. Anglers must report all recreational tuna landings. Report all non-tournament recreational Atlantic tuna landings to NMFS within 24 hours by calling 1-800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov. You must report recreational landings of tuna in North Carolina by calling 1-800-338-7804. You must report recreational landings of tuna in Maryland by calling 1-410-213-1531. All highly migratory species require an HMS Angling Permit from NOAA Fisheries. Permits are available by calling 1-888-872-8862, or by visiting hmspermits.noaa.gov. No sale permitted for HMS species caught under an HMS Angling Permit. For complete HMS regulations contact NOAA Fisheries HMS Management Division at 1-301-427-8503 or visit www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species

Edibility

Excellent, but may contain high mercury levels.

Synonyms

Thunnus obesus

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Mud Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Mud Creek located?

the Mud Creek is a stream located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:

40°47′25.6″N 72°48′31.2″W

🎣 Where on the Mud Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Mud 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 Mud Creek?

The most common species in the Mud Creek are:

Bluefish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Atlantic bluefin tuna - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Bigeye tuna - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Mud Creek fishing reports?

The latest Mud Creek fishing reports are:

@nitz10319 reported a nice Bluefish.
@jasonmelfish reported a nice Summer flounder.
@ploguercio reported a nice Bluefish.
@avaccaro9131 reported a nice Striped bass.
@ksullivan9844 reported a nice Atlantic bluefin tuna.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Mud Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Mud Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Striped bass, and Walleye. 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 Mud 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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Mud Creek

Top fish species at Mud Creek

Mud Creek fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Mud Creek, NY

Regulations for top species

Bluefish

Atlantic bluefin tuna

Bigeye tuna

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