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Raritan Bay

New York, United States

4.7Β·6974 catches

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Summer flounder

24 in Β· 3 lb

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Striped bass

38 in Β· 20 lb

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Bluefish

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Bluefish

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General info

Raritan Bay is an estuary located in Richmond County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, New Jersey and Kings County, New York. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Summer flounder, and Bluefish.

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40Β°30β€²30.1β€³N 74Β°06β€²47.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Raritan Bay, NY

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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 May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Raritan Bay fishing

Raritan Bay is an estuary located in Richmond County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, New Jersey and Kings County, New York. Its coordinates are:
40Β°30β€²30.1β€³N 74Β°06β€²47.7β€³W
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The most common species in Raritan Bay are:
  • Striped bass - 1301 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 526 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 512 members reported to have caught this fish
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