Best Fishing Spots In New York, United States
Discover the best fishing spots in New York, United States with our extensive
list! New York is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in New York, United States.
Top Fishing Spots (1000+)
- New York Skyports Incorporated Seaplane BaseGramercy Park, New York, US
- Newtown CreekLong Island City, New York, US
- Croton Reservoir (historical)Times Square, New York, US
- Collect Pond (historical)New York City, New York, US
- Bushwick InletGreenpoint, New York, US
- Wallabout BayBrooklyn Heights, New York, US
- Hillview ReservoirWakefield, New York, US
- Clove LakeEmerson Hill, New York, US
- Martling LakePort Richmond, New York, US
- Valley LakeEmerson Hill, New York, US
- First Street Basin (historical)Park Slope, New York, US
- Gowanus CanalPark Slope, New York, US
- Fourth Street BasinPark Slope, New York, US
- Cameron LakeEmerson Hill, New York, US
- Grasmere LakeNew York, US
- Saint Lawrence RiverPlattsburgh, New York, US
- Maspeth CreekMaspeth, New York, US
- Bay Ridge ChannelSunset Park, New York, US
- Udalls MillpondBayside, New York, US
- Goose PondHillside, New York, US
- Hudson RiverFinancial District, New York, US
- Wallabout ChannelWilliamsburg, New York, US
- Congregation Beth IsraelWilliamsburg, New York, US
- East ChannelLong Island City, New York, US
- Mud CreekUtica, New York, US
- Clinton ReservoirUtica, New York, US
- Vloman KillAlbany, New York, US
- Vlockie KillAlbany, New York, US
- Baker CreekAlbany, New York, US
- Feuri SpruytAlbany, New York, US
- Papscanee CreekAlbany, New York, US
- Binnen KillAlbany, New York, US
- Moordener KillAlbany, New York, US
- Coeymans CreekAlbany, New York, US
- Hell GateAlbany, New York, US
- Twomile CreekNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Bull CreekNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Gun CreekGrand Island, New York, US
- Sawyer CreekNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Love Canal (historical)Grand Island, New York, US
- South Brother Island ChannelHunts Point, New York, US
- Bronx RiverNew York, US
- Bronx KillMott Haven, New York, US
- Indian PondEast Tremont, New York, US
- Cope LakeThe Bronx, New York, US
- Little Hell Gate (historical)East Harlem, New York, US
- Tonawanda CreekNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Spicer CreekNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Tonawanda ChannelNorth Tonawanda, New York, US
- Barretto CoveNew York, US
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Places to recommend in New York include Ellicott Creek, Como Park Lake, Prospect Park Lake, Sheepshead Bay, Little Bay and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
Fish species found in New York include Black crappie, Bluegill, Brown trout, Channel catfish, Common carp and others.
A license may be required to fish in New York. You can view the requirements for obtaining a fishing license here.
There may also be catch limits and regulations on using specific gear. Check out the regulation for New York in this section
Find Your Next Fishing Spots In New York, United States
Top 30 spots
- Newtown Creek
- Croton Reservoir (historical)
- Collect Pond (historical)
- Bushwick Inlet
- Wallabout Bay
- Hillview Reservoir
- Clove Lake
- Martling Lake
- Valley Lake
- First Street Basin (historical)
- Gowanus Canal
- Fourth Street Basin
- Cameron Lake
- Grasmere Lake
- Saint Lawrence River
- Maspeth Creek
- Bay Ridge Channel
- Udalls Millpond
- Goose Pond
- Hudson River
- Wallabout Channel
- Congregation Beth Israel
- East Channel
- Mud Creek
- Clinton Reservoir
- Vloman Kill
- Vlockie Kill
- Baker Creek
- Feuri Spruyt
- New York Skyports Incorporated Seaplane Base
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