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Smithtown Bay

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New York, United States

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Striped searobin

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Spot croaker

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Scup

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Scup

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Scup

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Summer flounder

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General info

Smithtown Bay is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Striped bass, and Scup.

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40°56′10.1″N 73°15′34″W
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Fishing regulations at Smithtown 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.

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10.4 miles away

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Central Islip

11.1 miles away

Terryville

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Ronkonkoma

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Selden

12.0 miles away

North Bay Shore

12.2 miles away

Deer Park

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Islip

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FAQ about Smithtown Bay fishing

Smithtown Bay is an estuary located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°56′10.1″N 73°15′34″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Smithtown Bay 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 Smithtown Bay are:
  • Summer flounder - 91 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 95 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Scup - 54 members reported to have caught this fish
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