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Flushing Bay

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New York, United States

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Striped searobin

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General info

Flushing Bay is an estuary located in Queens County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and Summer flounder.

Location

40°46′20″N 73°51′11.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Flushing Bay, 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 Striped bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

1

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

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40°46′20″N 73°51′11.9″W
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FAQ about Flushing Bay fishing

Flushing Bay is an estuary located in Queens County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°46′20″N 73°51′11.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Flushing Bay 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.
The most common species in Flushing Bay are:
  • Striped bass - 30 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
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