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Bluefish

5 in · 2 oz

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Atlantic croaker

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Summer flounder

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Bluefish

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Striped searobin

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General info

Pot Cove is a lake located in New York County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Queens County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Bluefish, Atlantic croaker, and Striped searobin.

Location

40°46′36.3″N 73°55′46.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Pot Cove, 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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Cities nearby

Manhattan

2.0 miles away

Edgewater

4.0 miles away

Guttenberg

4.1 miles away

West New York

4.2 miles away

Cliffside Park

4.4 miles away

Weehawken

4.6 miles away

Fairview

4.8 miles away

North Bergen

5.1 miles away

Union City

5.4 miles away

Fort Lee

5.6 miles away

Hoboken

5.6 miles away

New York

5.7 miles away

Ridgefield

5.8 miles away

Palisades Park

6.0 miles away

Bronx

6.1 miles away

Leonia

6.8 miles away

Secaucus

7.1 miles away

Ridgefield Park

7.1 miles away

Englewood Cliffs

7.3 miles away

Little Ferry

7.5 miles away

Carlstadt

7.6 miles away

Moonachie

8.1 miles away

Jersey City

8.4 miles away

East Rutherford

8.6 miles away

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FAQ about Pot Cove fishing

📍 Where is Pot Cove located?
Pot Cove is a lake located in New York County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Queens County, New York. Its coordinates are:
40°46′36.3″N 73°55′46.5″W
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🎣 Where on Pot Cove is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Pot Cove 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 Pot Cove?
The most common species in Pot Cove are:
📢 What are the latest Pot Cove fishing reports?
The latest Pot Cove fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Pot Cove right now?
According to fishing regulations at Pot Cove, 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 Pot Cove?

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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