Fishing on Great South Bay, NY

Great South Bay comes up in 17 of our local species write-ups across 10 New York towns — local anglers most often mention Striped Bass, Red Drum, Speckled Trout here. Below: the 23 charter guides working its access towns, and where to start planning.

Fishing Guides near Great South Bay

Towns on the Water

Where charters launch for Great South Bay — each town page lists every local guide.

What Anglers Target on Great South Bay

The species our New York write-ups mention most for this water.

New York Fishing License

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free. Typical cost: Resident: $25 | Non-Resident: $50. On a guided charter your license is often covered under the captain's permit — confirm when booking.

Official New York licensing site →
All New York fishing guides →·Browse all fisheries