Fishing near Brentwood, New York
Suffolk County, population 62,387.
- 6 milesto nearest lake
- 8launches nearby
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Where Brentwood anglers fish
The Census-designated place of Brentwood sits in Suffolk County and numbered 62,387 residents in 2020. No lake page is closer than Belmont Lake, some 6 miles to the southwest. At 229 acres, Lake Ronkonkoma outsizes every other nearby lake page. The closest launch is Maple Street Ramp and Dock, 5 miles away. Long Island Sound is about 4 miles away.
Walleye show on 1 nearby DEC lake lists, closest Lake Ronkonkoma. The nearest shore site is Blydenburgh County Park Historic Trust Area (Northern Entrance), 4 miles out. Stocking near town in 2025: 10,923 fish on the DEC list.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Brentwood; distances are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Notes | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Lake | 6 miles southwest | 26 | 1 | stocked | brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Southards Pond | 6 miles southwest | 26 | 0 | stocked | |
| Argyle Lake | 7 miles southwest | 22 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Lake Ronkonkoma | 7 miles northeast | 229 | 0 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish |
| West Lake, Suffolk County | 12 miles east | 14 | 0 | stocked | brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
| Canaan Lake | 12 miles east | 20 | 0 | ice fishing allowed, stocked | brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass |
Brentwood area streams
- Carlls River6 miles
- Connetquot River6 miles
- Swan River14 miles
NYS Hydrography lakes, DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes species column and DEC trout reaches, retrieved October 2026.
Mapping the water near Brentwood
- Maple Street Ramp and DockOrowoc Creek, Great South Bay, 5 miles
- Bay Shore MarinaWatchogue Creek, Great South Bay, 5 miles
- Champlin Creek Dock LaunchChamplin Creek, Great South Bay, 5 miles
- Nissequogue River access, Suffolk CountyNissequogue River, 6 miles
- Belmont Lake State ParkBelmont Lake, 6 miles
- East Islip Marina on Great South BayGreat South Bay, 6 miles
- Heckscher State ParkGreat South Bay, 7 miles
- Great River RampConnetquot River, Great South Bay, 7 miles
Bank fishing spots near Brentwood
- Blydenburgh County Park Historic Trust Area (Northern Entrance), 4 miles
- Maple Street Ramp and DockOrowoc Creek, Great South Bay, 5 miles
- Maple Avenue DockWatchogue Creek, Great South Bay, 5 miles
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 5 miles
- Bay Shore Marina fishing pier, 5 miles
- Bay Shore MarinaGreat Cove, Great South Bay, 5 miles
DEC launches and fishing sites, DEC marine access layers, retrieved October 2026.
Coastal and Great Lakes fishing near Brentwood
- Long Island Sound4 miles to the nearest listed access
- South Shore of Long Island5 miles to the nearest listed access
- Peconic Bay26 miles to the nearest listed access
- New York Harbor28 miles to the nearest listed access
Distances to the nearest DEC launch or access point on each water.
Hatchery fish for waters near Brentwood (2025)
| Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ronkonkoma | Walleye | 5,000 |
| Belmont Lake | Rainbow Trout | 1,840 |
| Belmont Lake | Brown Trout | 720 |
| Carlls River | Brown Trout | 610 |
| Argyle Lake | Brown Trout | 543 |
| Argyle Lake | Rainbow Trout | 520 |
| Southards Pond | Rainbow Trout | 420 |
| Carlls River | Rainbow Trout | 350 |
| Southards Pond | Brown Trout | 330 |
| Connetquot River | Brown Trout | 210 |
| Connetquot River | Rainbow Trout | 210 |
| Swan River | Brown Trout | 170 |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), data.ny.gov, for the lake and stream pages nearest Brentwood; retrieved October 2026.
Gauge stations a drive from Brentwood
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Connetquot Bk Nr Central Islip Ny | 22 cfs, 2.57 ft gage height | Oct 25 7:00 pm |
| Connetquot River Distributary Near Oakdale Ny | 16 cfs, 1.54 ft gage height | Oct 1 12:45 am Not updated since Oct 1, 2015. |
| Sampawams Creek At Babylon Ny | 7 cfs, 0.62 ft gage height | Oct 25 7:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 25, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Outfitters close to Brentwood
Stores that outfit Brentwood trips
- South Shore Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bay Shore, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Incsporting goods store, Commack, 5 miles
- Bay Shore Marinamarina, Suffolk, 5 miles
- West Islip Marinamarina, Suffolk, 7 miles
- Lake Ronkonkoma Boat Launchmarina, Suffolk, 7 miles
- Dicks Sporting Goods Incsporting goods store, Melville, 8 miles
- Dicks Sporting Goods, 620 Smithaven Mallsporting goods store, Lake Grove, 8 miles
- Britannia Yachting Centermarina, Suffolk, 9 miles
License agents near Brentwood
- South Shore Bait & TackleBay Shore, 2 miles
- Dick's Sporting GoodsBay Shore, 3 miles
- Town of IslipIslip, 4 miles
- Phantom PowersportsSmithtown, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods, IncCommack, 5 miles
Guide businesses listing Brentwood
- DC Outdoor Adventuresfishing guide, Farmingville
- Elite Long Island Outfitterfishing guide, Long Island, Amityville
- J & L Guide Servicefishing guide, Brookhaven
- Montauk Outfitterfishing guide, Montauk, Montauk
OpenStreetMap shops, DEC license issuing agents and the DEC licensed guide list (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 2026.
Tournaments close to Brentwood
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Captain Al Lorenzetti Memorial Fishing Tournament (2026) | Great South Bay | |
| Oct. 23, 2026 | Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic (2026) | Atlantic Ocean (Long Island South Shore) | Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman |
| Oct. 2, 2026 | Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament (2026) | Atlantic Ocean (Napeague to Montauk Point surf) | Natural Heritage Trust, The Fisherman Magazine and NYS Parks Long Island Region |
Organizer schedule and results pages for Suffolk County events, checked October 2026.
Size and creel limits near Brentwood
Expect $25.00 (resident), $50.00 (nonresident) or $5.00 (resident aged 70 and up) for twelve months of freshwater fishing. Short trips can use a 1-day pass ($5.00 resident, $10.00 nonresident) or a 7-day pass ($12.00 or $28.00). For the bays and the Sound, sign up for the free marine registry; no license is sold for salt water.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
DEC 2026 Freshwater Fishing Regulations (web pages), statewide inland table, checked October 25, 2026. Lake pages show special rules.
Short hops from Brentwood
Villages and towns to stay in near Brentwood
- North Bay Shore2 miles
- Baywood3 miles
- Central Islip3 miles
- Hauppauge3 miles
- Bay Shore4 miles
The county guides for Brentwood
- Suffolk CountyDEC Region 1
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Questions from anglers staying in Brentwood
Which lake page can Brentwood anglers reach soonest?
Belmont Lake, 6 miles southwest.
Which public launch serves Brentwood?
Maple Street Ramp and Dock, some 5 miles away.
Which pier or bank site suits Brentwood?
Blydenburgh County Park Historic Trust Area (Northern Entrance), 4 miles away.
Does Brentwood have a bait shop nearby?
South Shore Bait & Tackle, around 2 miles off.
Which lake near Brentwood holds walleye?
Lake Ronkonkoma, about 7 miles, lists walleye.
Which New York county page includes Brentwood?
Suffolk County; its page lists every launch there.
How far is Brentwood from a DEC trout stream?
No trout stream page nearby.
When does trout harvest close near Brentwood?
Stream trout may be kept April 1 to October 15 unless a special rule applies.
Which license fits a short trip to Brentwood?
Nonresidents pay $50.00 a year, $10.00 for one day or $28.00 for seven days.
Where were fish stocked near Brentwood?
Yes: in 2025 DEC stocked 10,923 fish nearby, the most walleye in Lake Ronkonkoma (5,000).