Hawtree Creek

Species at Hawtree Creek

BluefishSpot croakerStriped bassSummer flounderBlack sea bassTautog+4 more in the app

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Nearby waters

1. Old Mill Creekstream2.5 km
2. Black Bank Creekstream4.0 km
3. Baisley Pondlake4.4 km
4. Strack Pondpond5.1 km
5. Springfield Pondpond5.8 km
6. Goose Pondpond6.6 km
7. Paerdegat Basincanal7.0 km
8. Mill Basinriver8.1 km

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About Hawtree Creek

Hawtree Creek cuts through New York, United States and offers classic stream fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Hawtree Creek — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Reference: Wikipedia

Fishing Techniques

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For Spot croaker

  When bottom fishing for Spot, use a Carolina rig or a double-hook bottom rig with just enough weight to hold bottom and keep your bait presentation natural. Fish near structure or in channels with good tidal flow.

• For Striped bass

  Match the hatch! Pay attention to what the stripers are feeding on and select lures or baits that mimic the size and color of the local forage.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Hawtree Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Hawtree Creek should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New York before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Hawtree Creek.

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