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Shellbank Basin

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New York, United States

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Spot croaker

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Northern kingcroaker

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Striped searobin

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Striped bass

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Scup

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General info

Shellbank Basin is an estuary located in Queens County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Summer flounder, and Scup.

Location

40°39′38.3″N 73°50′21″W
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Fishing regulations at Shellbank Basin, 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

New York

5.1 miles away

Inwood

5.4 miles away

Brooklyn

5.8 miles away

South Valley Stream

6.3 miles away

Queens

6.5 miles away

Bellerose Terrace

7.3 miles away

Bellerose

7.8 miles away

Manhattan

10.8 miles away

Hoboken

11.5 miles away

Weehawken

11.9 miles away

West New York

12.4 miles away

Union City

12.5 miles away

Guttenberg

12.6 miles away

Jersey City

12.6 miles away

Bronx

13.2 miles away

Edgewater

13.3 miles away

North Bergen

13.4 miles away

Cliffside Park

13.6 miles away

Fairview

13.8 miles away

Bayonne

14.4 miles away

Secaucus

14.5 miles away

Fort Lee

14.8 miles away

Ridgefield

14.9 miles away

Kearny

16.0 miles away

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FAQ about Shellbank Basin fishing

📍 Where is Shellbank Basin located?
Shellbank Basin is an estuary located in Queens County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°39′38.3″N 73°50′21″W
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🎣 Where on Shellbank Basin is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Shellbank Basin 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 Shellbank Basin?
The most common species in Shellbank Basin are:
  • Striped bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Scup - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Shellbank Basin fishing reports?
The latest Shellbank Basin fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Shellbank Basin right now?
According to fishing regulations at Shellbank Basin, some of the species in season this October 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 Shellbank Basin?

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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