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Northwest Harbor

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New York, United States

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Dusky smooth-hound

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Flat needlefish

7 in · 1 lb

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Scup

11 in · 2 lb

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Black sea bass

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Dusky smooth-hound

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Gray weakfish

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General info

Northwest Harbor is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Dusky smooth-hound, and Scup.

Location

41°01′18.9″N 72°15′18.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Northwest 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.

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Mastic Beach

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FAQ about Northwest Harbor fishing

Northwest Harbor is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°01′18.9″N 72°15′18.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Northwest 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Northwest Harbor are:
  • Striped bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Dusky smooth-hound - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Scup - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Northwest Harbor fishing reports are:
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