Coney Island Beach

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

4.4·1042 catches

1,042

Logged catches

4.4

Top fish species at Coney Island Beach

Summer flounder

Bluefish

Dusky smooth-hound

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Coney Island Beach fishing reports

Striped bass

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Tautog

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Summer flounder

19 in · 3 lb

Piked dogfish

31 in · 8 lb

Windowpane flounder

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Black sea bass

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Fishing regulations at Coney Island 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season closed: October 16 - May 3

Summer flounder

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.

Min size19.5" (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

May 4 - Aug 1: minimum size = 19-inchesAug 2 - Oct 15: minimum size = 19.5-inchesFederal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.Summer flounder may not have heads or tails removed or be otherwise cleaned, cut, filleted or skinned until brought to shore, with the following exception: the white side fillet or white skin only of a legal size fluke may be removed to use as bait. The carcass of the fluke with dark side completely intact must be retained for inspection of size limit and counts against the possession limit.For more information, see NY Recreational saltwater regulations

Synonyms

Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus

Season open: year-round

Bluefish

Regulation boundaryNew York State Waters

Bag limit3

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: 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

Local laws and licenses

New York fishing license

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FAQ about Coney Island Beach fishing

📍 Where is Coney Island Beach located?

Coney Island Beach is a part of an ocean located in Kings County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:

40°34′10.2″N 73°58′40.2″W

🎣 Where on Coney Island Beach is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Coney Island Beach 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 Coney Island Beach?

The most common species in Coney Island Beach are:

Summer flounder - 77 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluefish - 61 members reported to have caught this fish
Dusky smooth-hound - 46 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Coney Island Beach fishing reports?

The latest Coney Island Beach fishing reports are:

@matvei.nyc reported a nice Striped bass.
@exodus reported a nice Tautog.
@dempseynovakovic reported a nice Summer flounder.
@dempseynovakovic reported a nice Piked dogfish.
@fishcaght reported a nice Windowpane flounder.

🗓️ What species are in season at Coney Island Beach right now?

According to fishing regulations at Coney Island Beach, 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 Coney Island Beach?

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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Coney Island Beach

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Coney Island Beach fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Coney Island Beach, NY

Regulations for top species

Summer flounder

Bluefish

Dusky smooth-hound

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