Common Freshwater Fish Species Black Crappie Brook Trout Weigh Your Fish with a Ruler on and Excellent eating; often found in large schools. Also called speckled trout, the brook trout is New York’s official state Largemouth Bass freshwater fish and Long Island’s only Search the table below for the size and species of fish you caught to native trout. find its average weight. Remember, if you wish to practice catch-and- New York State’s number one sportfish. ID Flat, diamond-shaped bodies; dark mottled coloration. release, the fish’s length can be quickly marked on your fishing rod, Average 10” but can get over 14”. ID Dark olive-green background with light wavy markings on the back and tan or landing net, boat seat or any handy object that can be measured Habitat Most common in weedy areas. red spots on the sides. Rarely exceed 9” in streams. Native populations still later when a ruler is available. Fishing Use live minnows, small jigs, spinners and plugs. Easiest to catch during the exist in several streams. Tips spring when they move into shallow cover-filled areas to spawn. Use a light Habitat Live in small to moderate-sized streams in cool, clean water. ID Jaw extends beyond eye; deep notch between the spiny and soft sections of touch when setting the hook because it can pull through their soft mouth—hence Photo Credit: Angie Eddy the dorsal (top) fin. Average 15-18”, but fish over 20” are not uncommon. the nickname “papermouth.” Fishing Tips Long Island’s most popular brook trout waters are limited to fly fishing only.

Habitat Weeds, logs or docks in shallow parts of warm-water, weedy lakes and rivers. In hot weather, look in deeper water off weedlines and dropoffs. Want to learn more about freshwater fishing? Fishing In heavy cover, use weedless spoons, plastic frogs or plastic worms and Sunfish (Bluegill and Pumpkinseed) Tips tubes rigged weedless. In open water, use top-water baits, spinnerbaits and Each year, the Bureau of Fisheries hosts fishing clinics and festivals Popular with anglers because Trout diving plugs. Rainbow Trout they are easy to catch. (in) Length and Bluegill to help people of all ages get started in the exciting sport of Perch Yellow Pumpkinseed Black Crappie Chain Pickerel Smallmouth Bass A colorful native of the Pacific Coast, Bass Largemouth freshwater fishing. The Bureau also sponsors seminars on various Bluegill Pumpkinseed rainbow trout have been introduced into fishing topics throughout the year. Contact DEC for more information ID 6”- 8”, occasionally over 10”. Bluegill - dark spot at the back of dorsal (top) fin. many coldwater lakes and streams in 7.0 4 oz New York State. about scheduled events. Smallmouth Bass Pumpkinseed - wavy turquoise bands on cheeks, red spot on the gill cover. 8.0 7 oz 4 oz 3 oz Habitat Around docks, weeds, logs and other cover in most warmwater lakes, This hard-fighting species is found only in Fort ponds and rivers. Pond and Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island. ID Pink stripe along their sides during the spawning season; 9.0 10 oz 7 oz 5 oz Attention Teachers and Youth Educators Fishing Fish around cover with worms, grubs, crickets or small jigs. Great for beginner fly black spots on back, dorsal (top) fins and both lobes of tail fin. anglers with small poppers. Very popular for ice anglers using small jigs tipped Tips Habitat Stocked in select waters in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 10.0 14 oz 9 oz 7 oz 8 oz 8 oz The Bureau of Fisheries has developed a number of informational with grubs. manuals, lesson plans and pamphlets designed for beginning Fishing Commonly caught on flies, spoons, spinners and live bait. Spoons and spinners 11.0 1 lb 4 oz 13 oz 9 oz 11 oz 10 oz anglers. These materials are excellent for teaching children about ID Jaw does not extend past eye; very shallow notch separating spiny and soft Tips work well for stocked fish. Can generally be found in deeper, colder water of sections of dorsal (top) fin. Average 12-15”, but fish over 20” are possible. Yellow Perch lakes and ponds (especially in summer months). In rivers and streams, fish 12.0 1 lb 10 oz 1 lb 1 oz 12 oz 14 oz 13 oz 10 oz fishing and about the protection and management of our valuable behind large woody debris and around undercut banks. Prefers faster water than freshwater resources on Long Island. Training on these subjects is Habitat Near rocky shoals and dropoffs. Look in deeper water during hot weather. One of the most widely distributed, popular other trout species. and delicious panfish in New York State. 13.0 2 lb 3 oz 1 lb 6 oz 1 lb 0 oz 1 lb 2 oz 1 lb 1 oz 13 oz also available to youth educators and school and youth groups of all Fishing Commonly caught with tubes, curly tail jigs, spinner baits or live crayfish around types through the I FISH NY Program. For more information about Tips cover. Use top-water plugs during early morning and evenings. 14.0 1 lb 12 oz 1 lb 5 oz 1 lb 7 oz 1 lb 5 oz 1 lb 1 oz instructor training and in-class fishing instruction, contact: ID Distinctive yellow sides and black barring. Average 8-10”, but fish over 14” are 15.0 2 lb 3 oz 1 lb 10 oz 1 lb 13 oz 1 lb 10 oz 1 lb 5 oz 11 oz • Nassau and Suffolk - Region 1 Fisheries Unit - 631-444-0280 sometimes caught. Beware of sharp fin rays and gill covers. Brown Trout Habitat Found in a variety of waters from shallow weedy ponds to deeper lakes. 16.0 2 lb 11 oz 2 lb 0 oz 2 lb 4 oz 1 lb 15 oz 1 lb 9 oz 14 oz • New York City - Region 2 Fisheries Unit - 718-482-4022 Chain Pickerel The wary brown trout is one of the more Long Island’s native predator. Fishing Use small tube or curly tail jigs, live minnows and worms. Very popular to fish for challenging trout to catch. 17.0 3 lb 4 oz 2 lb 7 oz 2 lb 12 oz 2 lb 6 oz 1 lb 14 oz 1 lb 1 oz Popular with ice anglers. Tips through the ice on small jigs tipped with grubs. 18.0 3 lb 14 oz 2 lb 15 oz 3 lb 5 oz 2 lb 13 oz 2 lb 4 oz 1 lb 4 oz

White Perch 19.0 3 lb 15 oz 3 lb 5 oz 2 lb 11 oz 1 lb 8 oz ID Brown with black and often red spots on sides. Average 9-15”, ID Long, narrow body with chain-like markings on sides. Dark, vertical bar under Common in many freshwater ponds and tidal but can grow over 18”, especially in tidal streams. 20.0 4 lb 10 oz 3 lb 14 oz 3 lb 2 oz 1 lb 12 oz streams of Long Island and New York City. each eye. Average 15-18”, but can grow over 24”. Beware of their sharp teeth. Habitat Primarily found in streams but also in ponds and lakes. Stocked in select waters in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 21.0 5 lb 7 oz 4 lb 8 oz 3 lb 10 oz 2 lb 1 oz Habitat Shallow, warm, weedy lakes. Fishing Can be caught on a variety of flies, spoons, spinners and live bait. Spoons or ID Silvery gray body that lacks horizontal stripes; white underside. 22.0 6 lb 6 oz 5 lb 3 oz 4 lb 3 oz 2 lb 6 oz Fishing Weedless spoons, spinner baits and soft plastics rigged weedless are very Tips spinners work well for stocked fish. Can generally be found in deeper, colder Average 5-9” in lakes and ponds. Can exceed 12” in tidal waters. Tips effective during open water season. Commonly caught by ice anglers using water of lakes and ponds (especially in summer months). In rivers and streams, 23.0 7 lb 5 oz 5 lb 15 oz 4 lb 12 oz 2 lb 12 oz tip-ups baited with shiners. Habitat Primarily found in murky ponds and lakes. In tidal streams, fish behind large woody debris and around undercut banks. they are most often caught in late winter and spring. 24.0 8 lb 7 oz 6 lb 12 oz 5 lb 7 oz 3 lb 3 oz Fishing Tips Commonly caught on worms, grubs, small lures or flies. Walleye 25.0 9 lb 10 oz 7 lb 10 oz 6 lb 3 oz 3 lb 10 oz Stocked in Lake Ronkonkoma and Fort Brown Bullhead Pond on Long Island. Walleye are the Common Carp 26.0 6 lb 15 oz 4 lb 1 oz largest members of the perch family. Nocturnal, feeding most actively at night. Carp are becoming popular with anglers who enjoy a challenge and a strong fight. Angler Achievement Awards Program

ID Large, silvery eyes, white tip on the lower lobe of tail. Can exceed 14 pounds in The Angler Achievement Awards Program recognizes anglers who New York State. Average 15-18”, but can grow over 20”. ID Large, heavy scales and two short barbels at the corners of the mouth. catch fish meeting the minimum qualifying weight or length for the Can reach 30+ pounds. ID Broad, flat head and dark barbels (whiskers); range 8-14”. Habitat Their light-sensitive eyes force them to stay in deeper water during the day, but species in the entered category. There are three categories: Annual DEC WEBSITE they will move to the surface to feed during low-light periods and at night. Habitat Most lakes and ponds and many tidal streams; Habitat Bottom of lakes, ponds and rivers. Award, Catch-and-Release and State Record. For more information prefers warmer water with a soft bottom. www.dec.ny.gov Fishing During open-water periods, drift or troll with plugs, live bait or jigs. Also popular Fishing Worms and other live bait fished on the bottom. about the program, contact your regional DEC office, or search Tips with ice anglers. Live minnows tend to work best through the ice. Fishing Tips Fish with worms, corn or bread dough on bottom. Tips Fishing is usually better in the evening. “Angler Achievement Award” on DEC’s website: www.dec.ny.gov.

Introduction Protect Your Waters

When it comes to having a memorable freshwater fishing Help Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species and Fish Diseases experience, you don’t need to travel far. Long Island and New York Follow these simple guidelines to properly clean boats and fishing equipment. City offer a variety of freshwater fishing opportunities, many right in your own backyard. Whether taking a youngster fishing for sunfish, 1. INSPECT your boat, trailer and other trying to catch that lunker bass, or casting a fly for an eager trout, fishing and boating equipment and Long Island and New York City have something for every angler. remove all plant and animal material Photo Credit: Eric Fieldstadt Photo Credit: Ben Lombardo Freshwater Fishing Where to Fish clinging to it. 2. DRAIN AND DRY everything that came Fishing License Information into contact with water. Dry equipment on Long Island Trout Fishing Opportunities for at least 5 days before using it All residents and non-residents 16 years of age or older must have Each year, DEC stocks more than in another water body. Be sure to a valid New York State fishing license. Before fishing in the marine and New York City 30,000 brown and rainbow trout in completely drain your boat, including and coastal district waters, or when fishing in the Nassau and Suffolk counties. Stockings baitwells and livewells. and its tributaries for “migratory fish of the sea,” (e.g. striped bass, take place in both spring and fall. Most hickory shad and river herring) anglers must enroll in the annual no- waters have a year-round trout season 3. DISINFECT the boat’s bilge area, all fee recreational marine fishing, registry. Note that anyone actually which allows anglers to fish through water-holding compartments, and other fishing or assisting another angler (no matter what their age) must the winter. While many of the stocked equipment with hot water at least have a fishing license, even if they release the fish that they catch. waters get too warm for year-round 140°F or steam for at least 30 seconds An annual New York State fishing license is valid for 365 days from trout survival, a number of Long Island if they can’t be dried before launching the date of purchase. Anglers may also purchase a 1-day or 7-day streams, mill ponds and kettleholes hold into another water body. license. Lifetime licenses are also available to New York State trout throughout the year. For anglers residents. Licenses are available from over 300 license-issuing IF YOU CAN’T DRY OR DISINFECT desiring premier fly fishing for trout in agents, including major sporting goods and discount stores, tackle YOUR BOAT, thoroughly flush all water- a beautiful setting, visit Connetquot shops and many town clerks’ offices. River State Park, Caleb Smith State Park holding compartments with water (Nissequogue River) or Southaven County Park (Carmans River). For before launching. Don’t let rinse water a Long Island Trout Stocking List call 631-444-0280. Wading run into a water body. Wading is a popular means Warmwater Fishing Opportunities of fishing on Long Island, Watch for these Aquatic Invasive Species of Concern Warmwater anglers can also find excellent fishing opportunities for particularly where boats are many popular game and panfish species, including largemouth bass, prohibited. Please be cautious chain pickerel, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie when wading. Lake and pond A. Benson, J. D. Byrd, bottoms range from hard sand to U.S. Geological Survey, Miss. St. Univ., and carp. Walleye and smallmouth bass can be caught in Lake Bugwood.org Bugwood.org Ronkonkoma and Fort Pond. mud several feet thick, which can Ludwigia Water Chestnut Zebra Mussel Purple Loosestrife make wading treacherous. Some ponds also have steep dropoffs. Boat/Canoe Access Wading may not be permitted in

L. J. Mehrhoff, L. J. Mehrhoff, G. Lovell, L. J. Mehrhoff, DEC has established a network all waters, such as those in New Univ of CT., Univ of CT., Alabama DCNR, Univ of CT., Bugwood.org Bugwood.org Bugwood.org Bugwood.org of more than 20 boat/canoe York City, so please check first. Photo Credit: Todd Abenante Fanwort Variable Leaf Milfoil Brittle Naiad Curlyleaf Pondweed launches, fishing access sites and Photo Credit: Eric Fieldstadt angler parking areas throughout Suffolk County. Access to many Fish Health Advisories

other waters can also be found Fish are nutritious and good to eat. When properly prepared, they L. J. Mehrhoff, A. Fox, Univ of CT., Univ. of FL., Bugwood.org Bugwood.org through facilities managed by local are high in protein and low in saturated fats. Some fish, however, Hydrilla European Frog-bit Eurasian Watermilfoil Asian Clam government or informal access may ingest contaminants from the water they live in and through the Photo Credit: Kathy Fieldstadt points along the sides or ends of food they eat. roads. Waters with rowboat or canoe Scan the QR code for more information on Licenses may also be purchased online rentals available are noted in the The New York State Department of Health provides advice on the equipment disinfection and how you can at www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6101.html table. Gas powered motors are not health effects of eating fish caught in New York State waters. Visit prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: and by phone at 1-866-933-2257. permitted on any freshwater where www.health.ny.gov/fish for more information or advice about eating www.dec.ny.gov/animals/48221.html Photo Credit: Eric Fieldstadt boating is allowed on Long Island. the fish you catch. Legend Fishing Location -, Interstate River OP Parkway Legend Tidal River A@ State Route Fishing Location -, Interstate Major Road City Street ± River OP Parkway Legend County Boundaries IJ County Route Places to Fish Fishing Location -, InteTrsidtatl eRiver A@ State Route ! Region HQ 45 River ParMkwaajoyr Road City Street ± OP Use the locator map and corresponding 0 5 10 20 30 Tidal River A@ StaCteo Runotuyt eBoundaries IJ County Route 31 tables to choose a public fishing Miles 44 destination you won’t soon forget. Major Road !CityR Setgrieoent HQ ± 45 43 Remember 0 5 10 20 30 County Boundaries IJ County Route 31 Miles 29 38 Always check44 your New York Fishing ! Region HQ 45 28 41 Regulations Guide before heading out 43 0 5 10 20 30 on the water. 31 42 Miles A@25 40 44 25A 38 A@ Peconic R29iver 39 Nissequogue River 21 34 Scan this QR code with your smartphone 28 41 43 26 F3 35 37 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html 1 ! 23 25 F2 24 33 42 to access the current fishing regulations. 25A 19 24 F1 27 A@ 40 A@ 22 29 A@2358 25A 32 SUFFOLK 15 51 36 BRONX Nissequogue River A@ 21 28 IJ Pecon4i1c River 39 6 5 A@25 27 34 Produced under a grant 46 26 F3 A@ 35 37 87 16 IJ 495 111 through the Federal Aid in , !1 23 IJ 42 9A - B2 -, 25 Sportfish Restoration Act. A@ 25 F2 24 33 40 BRP 95 B1 8 83 16 A@ 24 F1 A@ Town of Southampton Waters OP -, 110 A@25A 25A IJ 19 22 27 A@ 25 7 A@ 17 Peconic River 3329 Nissequogue River A@ SUFF21OLK 51 34 36 7 BRONX 9 15 IJ Anglers are reminded that the Town of Southampton Trustees currently prohibit non-town residents from fishing 6 25A 5 A@454 @25 26 F3 E1 3527 37 278 A@ 106 !1 23 A 46 A@ FDR 8-,7 A@16 25 IJ18 495 20 111 in town waters unless they are accompanied by a resident guide. For information concerning guide availability, -, 678 495 F2 E2 -,24 33 IJ 9A -, 25A NO -, B2 19 24 F1 27 A@ A@ BRP 95 A@ OP 22 27 contact the trustees’ office at 631-287-5717. 5 OP 110 B1 8 454 1283 A@16 32 -, A@ SUFFO25 LK A@ IJD1 51 36 NEW YORK BRONX OPCIP 1 495 A@ 1171 15 IJ 17 6 7 678 -,5 A@A@25 9 13 14 27 4 -, 25A 454 C146 EA@1 Trout Amenities 87 278 16 A@ 231 A@ IJ 495 11 111D2 -, FD-,R 278 3 106 A@ SO -, IJ 18 9A -, 13 2 A@ B2 OP 20 A@ 678 495 C2 10 E2 OPBRP -,95 -,12 110 107 B1 N8O110 2 -, 83 16 !2 495 A@ 25 A@ OPA@ IJ 6 17454 1S2wan River 27 5 9 -, 25 A@WA 7 A@ D1 A@ N7EW YORK FDR CIP 1 A@ OP 9 OP 4M95B 454 A1 111 E1 A@9A 278 1062758A -,OP A@ A@ 13 14 278 4 -, -,A@ 106 3 C1 Carmans River FDR -, 278 A@ SO 231 18 11 20 D2 678 -, NASS3 AU 495 OP A@ SO Connetquot River -, 13 N2O -,13 27 4 OP C2 E2 678 OP 10 A@ 27 10 12 107 110 454 27A2 12 5 2 -, 495 7 A@ 15 A@A@ @ D1 A@ NEW YORK CIP !1 SO 9 12 A 6 Swan River Acres Spring Fall Bass Largemouth Smallmouth Bass Chain Pickerel Walleye Sunfish Black Crappie Perch Yellow White Perch Carp Brown Bullhead Access Boat access Boat Rental Shoreline access Contour map available Restrictions Fishing platforms Restrooms Playground Picnic area Nature trails paths Walking Camping OP FDR 4995 11-, OP 25 WA 111 1 678 278 -, A@ 6 OP 14A@ A1 13 14 4 -, -,9A 27 MB 11 Carlls River 278KINGS A@ 278 A@10 5 OP2381 C1 11 D2 1 Avon Manor Pond 3 ● ● ● Babylon P A -, -, 3 A@ SO 3 Carmans River 13 8 2 OPOPSO C2 Connetquot River 12 N4A1S10 SAU 410 2 Belmont Lake 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● State Park H R ● ● ● ● ● ● 107 @ 2 10 13 @27 A !2 495 678 A@ A 6 A 27A Swan River FDR 278 9 -, 25 -, WA SO 7 12 15 A@ A@ OP A19 3 Southards Pond 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Babylon Village P A ● 9A -, MB 11 OP 6 1 A@ 278 3 10 278 OP 14 Carlls River -, KINGS -, A@27 5 38 11 Carmans River 4 Argyle Lake 25 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Babylon Village P A ● ● ● ● 1 278 SO Connetquot River -, 8 NASSAU OP 4 10 13 @27 2 678 4 A 27A 5 Twin Ponds, Centerport 5 ● ● ● Huntington P L ● -, SO 7 12 15 A@ RA OP 9 @442078 11 6 1 6 Knapps Lake 30 ● ● ● ● Islip P L ● ● ● ● ● ● 278 A-, 14 Carlls River KINGS -, 3 A@27 5 8 11 7 Blydenburgh Lake 100 ● ● ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co H R A ● G ● ● ● ● ● 8 1 278 -, 4 2 8 Millers Pond 21 ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co P L G ● 278 -, A@440 RA 9 Lake Ronkonkoma 243 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC/Suff Co/Brookhaven T A ● ● ● ● ● 3 RICHMOND 1 -,278 QUEENS 10 Mill Pond, Sayville 6 ● ● Informal H L 2 Trout Amenities 11 West Lake 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● Informal H L A@440 RA RICHQMUOENEDNS 12 Canaan Lake 26 ● ● ● ● ● Informal H L ● 13 Patchogue Lake 40 ● ● ● ● ● ● Informal H L ● 14 Swan Lake, Patchogue 30 ● ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co/Brookhaven H L ● RICHMOND 15 Artist Lake 30 ● ● ● ● ● ● Brookhaven H A ● ● Acres Spring Fall Bass Largemouth Smallmouth Bass Chain Pickerel Walleye Sunfish Black Crappie Perch Yellow White Perch Carp Brown Bullhead Access Boat access Shoreline access Contour map available Restrictions Fishing platforms Restrooms Playground Picnic Area Nature trails paths Walking 16 Upper Yaphank Lake 19 ● ● ● ● ● Brookhaven H L ● ● ● For More Information 1 Willowbrook Lake 5 ● ● ● ● NYC P A NK ● ● ● ● ● 17 Lower Yaphank Lake 25 ● ● ● ● DEC T L ● ● 2 Ohrback Lake 11 ● ● ● ● ● NYC P L NK ● ● ● ● ● New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 18 Hards Lake 30 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co H R A F ● ● ● ● ● Region 1 (Nassau and Suffolk counties) 3 Clove Lake 10 ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A NK ● ● ● ● Region 1 Freshwater Info...... 631-444-0280 19 Randall Pond 4 ● ● ● ● DEC H ● ● ● ● ● 4 Lake 18 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● ● ● ● ● A Region 1 Marine Info...... 631-444-0435 20 Kalers Pond 13 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Brookhaven H L ● ● ● Region 1 Marine Permits...... 631-444-0470 5 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● ● ● ● ● 21 Deep Pond 32 ● ● ● ● ● DEC H A ● D,O ● Region 1 Law Enforcement...... 631-444-0250 6 Van Cortlandt Lake 30 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● Region 2 (New York City) 22 Otis Pike Preserve Ponds ● ● ● ● ● DEC H A D ● Region 2 Natural Resources...... 718-482-4922 7 Indian Lake, 3 ● ● ● NYC P A NK ● ● ● ● ● 23 McKay Lake 9 ● ● ● Riverhead H A Region 2 Law Enforcement...... 718-482-4885 8 Lake 57 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● ● ● ● ● New York Statewide 24 Swan Pond, Calverton 57 ● ● ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co H L G Fishing Licenses...... 866-933-2257 CITY NEW YORK 9 Meadow Lake 100 ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A NK ● ● ● ● 25 Forge Pond 120 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC C L ● Law Enforcement Hotline...... 1-844-DEC-ECOS (1-844-332-3267) 10 Willow Lake 40 ● ● ● ● ● NYC P L NK T LAKES AND PONDS 26 Upper Mills Pond 60 ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC H R L US Fish and Wildlife Service...... 631-286-0485 11 Baisley Park Pond 25 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A NK ● ● ● ● ● 27 Wildwood Lake 64 ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC* T L ● SH 12 Kissena Lake 8 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● ● ● ● New York City 28 Laurel Lake 30 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC H A ● New York City Parks...... 212-830-7754 or call 311 13 Oakland Lake 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● NYC P A ● NK ● ● 29 Marratooka Pond 26 ● ● ● ● ● Southold H L ● S Central Park...... 212-310-8000 1 Whitney Pond 24 ● ● ● N Hempstead P A ● ● ● ● ● ...... 718-390-8031 30 Great Pond 50 ● ● ● ● ● Southold H L S Crotona Park...... 718-589-0096 2 Ridders Pond 6 ● ● ● N Hempstead P A ● ● ● 31 Fresh Pond, Shelter Island 15 ● ● ● Informal H L ● SI Flushing Meadows/Corona P...... 718-760-6600 3 Herricks Pond 3 ● ● Nassau Co P ● ● A ...... 718-520-5359 32 Sears and Bellows Pond 30 ● ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co H R A G ● ● ● ● ● Prospect Park...... 718-965-8900 4 Grant Park Pond 6 ● ● ● Nassau Co P A ● ● ● ● 33 Penny Pond 13 ● ● ● ● Suffolk Co H A G ● Van Cortland Park...... 718-430-1890 5 Smith Pond, RC 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● Rockville Cntr P A ● ● ● ● 34 Big Fresh Pond 64 ● ● ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH ● Nassau County 6 South Pond 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● State Park P A ● ● ● ● ● ● Long Island State Parks...... 631-669-1000 35 Little Fresh Pond 19 ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH 6 McDonald Pond 1 ● ● ● ● State Park P ● ● ● ● ● Hempstead Lake State Park...... 516-766-1029 A 36 Agawam Lake 40 ● ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH ● ● ● ● ● Nassau County Parks...... 516-572-0200 7 Hempstead Lake 167 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● State Park H A ● B ● ● ● ● ● FISH TO SUFFOLK COUNTY PLACES 37 Watermill Pond 120 ● ● ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH Grant Park...... 516-571-7821 8 Freeport Reservoir 18 ● ● ● ● ● State Park P A ● Rev. A. Mackey Sr. Park...... 516-571-8692 38 Trout Pond 5 ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH ● Town of Hempstead 9 Smith Pond, Roosevelt 6 ● ● ● Nassau Co P A ● ● ● ● 39 Kellis Pond 19 ● ● ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH Conservation and Waterways...... 516-431-9200 10 Mullener Pond 5 ● ● State Park P A NASSAU COUNTY NASSAU

Forest City Community Park...... 516-783-2513 FISH TO COUNTY PLACES AND NASSAU NYC 40 Poxabogue Pond 44 ● ● Suffolk Co H A G ● Town of North Hempstead 11 Wantagh Mill Pond 15 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nassau Co P A ● ● 41 Long Pond 58 ● ● ● ● ● Southampton H L SH ● Parks & Rec. Dept. Hdqt...... 516-739-3001 12 Lower Twin Pond 10 ● ● ● ● ● ● Hempstead P A ● Rockville Centre Parks & Recreation...... 516-678-9238 42 Hook Pond 64 ● ● ● ● ● ● East Hampton Village H L E 12 Upper Twin Pond 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Hempstead P A ● ● Suffolk County 43 Fresh Pond, Hither Hills 35 ● ● ● ● ● State Park H L ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 13 Forest City Park Pond 6 ● ● ● Hempstead P A ● ● ● ● Long Island State Parks...... 631-669-1000 44 Fort Pond 192 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC L ● ● ● ● T Belmont Lake State Park...... 631-667-5055 14 Massapequa Lake 40 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Nassau Co P A ● ● 45 Big Reed Pond 45 ● ● Suffolk Co H L ● G ● ● Caleb Smith State Park...... 631-265-1054 15 Massapequa Reservoir 20 ● ● ● ● ● Nassau Co P A ● ● ● ● ● ● Connetquot River State Park...... 631-581-1005 A1 Carll’s River ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● State Park P A ● Hither Hills State Park...... 631-668-2554 16 Oyster Bay Mill Pond 20 ● ● ● ● ● ● USFWS P L B1 Nissequogue River ● ● ● ● State Park P A F ● ● Nissequogue River State Park...... 631-269-4927 Suffolk County Parks...... 631-854-4949 CODES B Boating permit required B2 Tidal Nissequogue River ● ● ● ● ● ● State Park/Suffolk Co H C L ● ● Blydenburg...... 631-854-3713 H Hand-carry boats NK No kill: all fish must be released. C1 Connetquot River ● ● State Park P F ● ● ● ● A Lake Ronkonkoma...... 631-854-9699 T Trailer launch of boats D DEC permit required Montauk...... 631-852-7878 C2 Tidal Connetquot River ● ● DEC P L P Prohibited F Fishing fee/permit required Sears Bellows...... 631-852-8290 C2 Rattlesnake Brook ● DEC P L Southhaven...... 631-854-1414 NF Canoe/kayak - no fishing from boats G Suffolk County Green key required. Boat Access Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation...... 631-893-2100 Accessible boat launch O Open 9/15 through 6/15 only. No weekends. D1 Swan River ● DOT L Town of Brookhaven Parks and Recreation...... 631-451-8696 R Rowboat (usually on the pond) SH Southampton Town residents only. Non-residents can fish with a town D2 Tidal Swan River ● ● Brookhaven H L ● ●

Town of Huntington Parks and Recreation...... 631-351-3089 Restrictions licensed guide. Boat C Town of Islip Parks...... 631-224-5411 Rental Canoe or kayak rental (often not on site) E1 Carmans River ● Suffolk Co H/NF L F ● ● ● ● ● E Village of East Hampton parking permit required.

Town of Southampton Trustees...... 631-287-5717 A Available RIVERS AND STREAMS E2 Tidal Carmans River ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC H C L Town of Riverhead Parks and Recreation...... 631-717-5744 S Town of Southold parking permit required. L Limited F1 Peconic R. (Ct Ave) ● ● ● ● ● DEC H C L D Town of Shelter Island...... 631-749-0291 SI Town of Shelter Island parking permit required. Memorial Day-Labor Day

Access Town of Southold...... 631-765-5182 Shoreline Accessible shore fishing F2 Peconic R. (Edwards Ave) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC C L * See Town of Southampton Waters for non-resident fishing restrictions H Village of Babylon Parks...... 631-669-4878 F3 Peconic R. (Riverhead) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● DEC/Riverhead H C L Village of East Hampton...... 631-324-4150 For questions concerning access locations and restrictions, anglers should contact the authorities listed in the For More Information Table.