🐟 What fish can you catch in East Hampton?

Most commonly caught species around East Hampton , NY : Striped bass - 5,117 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,070 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,686 reported catches Bluefish - 1,600 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,417 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest East Hampton fishing reports?

The latest East Hampton , NY fishing reports are: @joefey77 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Peconic River . @GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jamesmonell reported a nice Chain pickerel at Upper Mills Pond . @Jamo7071 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Jamo7071 reported a nice Brown trout . .

Fishing in East Hampton, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East Hampton, New York?

Anglers in East Hampton , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Town of East Hampton Coast , Town of Southold Coast , Gardiners Bay , Town of Southampton Coast .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East Hampton?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in East Hampton

Latest East Hampton fishing reports

Chain pickerel

Peconic River

22 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

Upper Mills Pond

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Rainbow trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

Upper Mills Pond

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Striped bass

Menunketesuck River

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in East Hampton

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 Striped bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Striped bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

These regulations are for marine waters (south of George Washington Bridge) and Delaware River:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the adoption of new regulations in the State's marine waters for recreational Atlantic striped bass fishing. The new recreational slot limit of 28 to 31 inches takes effect immediately and is set as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to reduce recreational harvest.

Hudson River (north of George Washington Bridge) striped bass regulations:

Minimum size = 23-inches; maximum size = 28-inches
Open Season = April 1 through November 30.
See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

41°00′42.1″N 72°07′39.7″W

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FAQ about East Hampton fishing

Anglers in East Hampton, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Town of East Hampton Coast, Town of Southold Coast, Gardiners Bay, and Town of Southampton Coast.

Most commonly caught species around East Hampton, NY:

Striped bass - 5,117 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,070 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,686 reported catches
Bluefish - 1,600 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,417 reported catches

The latest East Hampton, NY fishing reports are:

@joefey77 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Peconic River.
@GmC8 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jamesmonell reported a nice Chain pickerel at Upper Mills Pond.
@Jamo7071 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Jamo7071 reported a nice Brown trout.

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