Fishing in
Suffolk County
Suffolk County, New York has 400 named fishable waters, 16 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
216 waters
Waters in Suffolk County
- Carmans Riverstream33× stocked
- Upper Lakereservoir30× stocked
- Belmont Lakelake18× stocked
- Nissequogue Riverstream15× stocked
- Southards Pondlake13× stocked
- Carlls Riverstream11× stocked
- Argyle Lakelake10× stocked
- Laurel Lakelake6× stocked
- Connetquot Riverstream6× stocked
- Canaan Lakereservoir5× stocked
- Town Pondlake4× stocked
- Rattlesnake Creekstream3× stocked
- Swan Riverstream3× stocked
- Lake Ronkonkomalake2× stocked
- Fort Pondlake2× stocked
- Deep Pondlake2× stocked
- Lake Montauklake1,078 ac
- Georgica Pondlake291 ac
- Oyster Pondlake138 ac
- Hashamomuck Pondlake134 ac
- Tobaccolot Pondlake131 ac
- Scallop Pondlake129 ac
- Peconic Lakereservoir105 ac
- New Millpondreservoir104 ac
- Sagaponack Pondlake104 ac
- Mill Pondlake97 ac
- Hook Pondlake86 ac
- Big Fresh Pondlake85 ac
- Great Pondlake77 ac
- Fresh Pondlake74 ac
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout12 waters
- Rainbow Trout12 waters
- Walleye2 waters
Latest stockings
- Carmans RiverBrown TroutMay 4, 2026
- Carmans RiverRainbow TroutMay 4, 2026
- Rattlesnake CreekRainbow TroutMay 1, 2026
- Upper LakeBrown TroutMay 1, 2026
- Connetquot RiverRainbow TroutMay 1, 2026
- Upper LakeBrown TroutMay 1, 2026
- Connetquot RiverBrown TroutMay 1, 2026
- Carmans RiverBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Carmans RiverBrown TroutApr 18, 2026
- Carmans RiverRainbow TroutApr 4, 2026
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Suffolk County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Suffolk County, New York?+
Suffolk County has 400 named fishable waters, 16 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Suffolk County?+
Waters in Suffolk County hold brown trout, rainbow trout and walleye. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Suffolk County?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.