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Gardiners Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New York, United States

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Northern puffer

7 in · 1 lb

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Striped searobin

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Striped searobin

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Dusky smooth-hound

39 in · 12 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

41 in · 13 lb

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Dusky smooth-hound

41 in · 13 lb

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General info

Gardiners Creek is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Dusky smooth-hound, Striped searobin, and Bluefish.

Location

41°04′50.6″N 72°20′35.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Gardiners 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.

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Cities nearby

Dering Harbor

0.9 miles away

East Marion

3.3 miles away

North Haven

4.3 miles away

Southold

4.7 miles away

Orient

5.5 miles away

Sag Harbor

6.4 miles away

Peconic

6.7 miles away

Noyack

6.8 miles away

Northwest Harbor

7.8 miles away

New Suffolk

9.1 miles away

Wainscott

9.7 miles away

Bridgehampton

9.7 miles away

North Sea

10.7 miles away

East Hampton North

11.0 miles away

Water Mill

11.0 miles away

Sagaponack

11.0 miles away

Mattituck

11.7 miles away

East Hampton

12.2 miles away

Fenwick

13.2 miles away

Laurel

13.4 miles away

Saybrook Manor

14.3 miles away

Old Saybrook Center

14.6 miles away

Westbrook Center

14.8 miles away

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FAQ about Gardiners Creek fishing

📍 Where is Gardiners Creek located?
Gardiners Creek is a lake located in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°04′50.6″N 72°20′35.5″W
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🎣 Where on Gardiners Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Gardiners Creek 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 Gardiners Creek?
The most common species in Gardiners Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Gardiners Creek fishing reports?
The latest Gardiners Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Gardiners Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at Gardiners Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, Northern pike, and Striped bass. 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 Gardiners Creek?

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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