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Wantagh Reservoir

New York, United States

3.8Β·574 catches

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Wantagh Reservoir fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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General info

Wantagh Reservoir is a lake located in New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed.

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Location

40Β°41β€²45.4β€³N 73Β°31β€²17.8β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Wantagh Reservoir, 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 species as of April 29, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

North Wantagh

0.7 miles away

North Bellmore

1.0 miles away

Wantagh

2.0 miles away

Levittown

2.0 miles away

North Merrick

2.2 miles away

Seaford

2.5 miles away

East Meadow

2.6 miles away

Bellmore

2.7 miles away

North Massapequa

2.9 miles away

Massapequa

3.3 miles away

Roosevelt

3.4 miles away

Merrick

3.5 miles away

Massapequa Park

3.9 miles away

Salisbury

4.0 miles away

Uniondale

4.1 miles away

Bethpage

4.2 miles away

South Farmingdale

4.2 miles away

Freeport

4.5 miles away

Hicksville

4.7 miles away

East Massapequa

4.7 miles away

New Cassel

5.0 miles away

Hempstead

5.1 miles away

Baldwin

5.2 miles away

North Amityville

5.8 miles away

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FAQ about Wantagh Reservoir fishing

Wantagh Reservoir is a lake located in New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°41β€²45.4β€³N 73Β°31β€²17.8β€³W
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The most common species in Wantagh Reservoir are:
  • Largemouth bass - 78 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 32 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Pumpkinseed - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
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