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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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Redbreast sunfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Redbreast sunfish

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General info

Pochuck Creek is a stream located in Orange County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Sussex County, New Jersey. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Redbreast sunfish.

Location

41°15′51.2″N 74°28′28.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Pochuck Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Pochuck Creek, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

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Regulations for

41°15′51.2″N 74°28′28.1″W
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Cities nearby

Vernon Valley

1.8 miles away

Vernon

4.7 miles away

Unionville

5.2 miles away

Vernon Center

5.5 miles away

Warwick

5.9 miles away

Highland Lakes

6.4 miles away

Upper Greenwood Lake

7.4 miles away

Florida

7.8 miles away

Sussex

7.9 miles away

Hamburg

9.5 miles away

Greenwood Lake

10.1 miles away

Hewitt

10.4 miles away

Goshen

10.4 miles away

West Milford

11.7 miles away

Chester

12.1 miles away

Middletown

12.8 miles away

Walton Park

13.5 miles away

Matamoras

13.7 miles away

Port Jervis

13.7 miles away

Newfoundland

14.3 miles away

Ogdensburg

14.4 miles away

Ringwood

15.1 miles away

Ross Corner

16.0 miles away

Oak Ridge

16.1 miles away

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FAQ about Pochuck Creek fishing

the Pochuck Creek is a stream located in Orange County, New York, United States. It is also intersecting with Sussex County, New Jersey. Its coordinates are:
41°15′51.2″N 74°28′28.1″W
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