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Great South Bay
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General info
Great South Bay is an estuary located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Bluefish, and Striped bass.
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Fishing regulations at Great South Bay, 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 species as of April 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Great South Bay fishing
- Summer flounder - 828 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 661 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 430 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tzhinye reported a nice Tautog.
- @JcummingsLI reported a nice Tautog.
- @MegaRagu reported a nice Tautog.
- @JcummingsLI reported a nice Tautog.
- @alexiopea reported a nice Clearnose skate.
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