Premium River is a River located in Westchester County, NY. Starting in Larchmont, NY the Premium River flows 3 miles through Larchmont, NY before ending in Larchmont, NY. Find maps, fishing guides, weather and recreation information at Guidesly.

About Premium River, NY

The Premium River - Pine Brook Wetlands, also known as the Premium Marsh Conservation Area, is a 65-acre fish and wildlife habitat situated on the Long Island South in New Rochelle and Larchmont in Westchester County, New York. The complex is made of relatively undeveloped tidal rivers, tidal flats, salt marsh, shallows and freshwater wetlands. The habitat area includes south Pine Brook, the Premium River, Premium Mill-Pond, the northeast part of Echo Bay, and Pryner Manor Marsh. Under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the portion of the habitat area between Mamaroneck and Larchmont has been classified as a ‘Critical Environmental Area’. 

The Premium River - Pine Brook Wetlands remains undeveloped and the diverse natural turfs found in it sustain various fish and wildlife species despite connected developments and water pollution having degraded the area. Efforts to preserve, maintain and restore the wetlands are actively being done by locals. Funding for a wetland restoration and management plan for the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont has also been provided by the Department of State. New York has also designated it as a ‘Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat’ as it contains freshwater in Pine Brook and saltwater on Long Island Sound. 

All About Fishing in Premium River, NY

Different finfish species including striped bass, blackfish, bluefish, cod, eel, winter and fluke, mackerel, alewife, menhaden, weakfish, porgy, silversides as well as killifish use the Premium River - Pine Brook Wetlands’ fecund salt marshes, tidal flats and shallows as an ideal area for nurseries and feeding sites. Hard and soft clam, blue mussel, American oyster and bay scallop are among the shellfish housed in the complex. The whole of the area is now closed to shellfishing due to the lowered water quality though it was once utilized for planting and harvesting oysters. Locally, recreational fishing remains significant.

The recommended method of fishing at the complex is spinning as the area is generally visited for casual, aesthetic and recreational activities. Anglers can also do some fly fishing and bait fishing. A warning has been issued saying that species of fish and wildlife may be impacted by water pollution so it’s advisable to look up local fishing and fish consumption regulations. The area also offers opportunities for bird watching, photography, nature study, environmental education and research. An assortment of coastal wildlife can be found in and around the river and wetlands, especially a variety of birds. One can also possibly spot harbor seals. 

Fishing Seasonality 

Anglers can recreationally fish for striped bass in New York from April 15 to December 15. The species has a daily possession limit of one fish per angler in the state. Tautog or blackfish can be caught in April and from October to December. Anglers generally have a good chance of catching bluefish, cod and eel throughout the year. Winter flounder are most active during January through December while summer flounder are prolific during May through September. Mackerel is best sought during the months of October through December. Alewife are commonly found during the fall months while menhaden are best found during the spring and summer. Weakfish and porgy have no closed season so one can fish for them all-year round. Fishers are urged to look up daily catch and bag limits for certain species as well as weather and river forecasts before setting out.  

Fishing Seasonality 

Anglers can recreationally fish for striped bass in New York from April 15 to December 15. The species has a daily possession limit of one fish per angler in the state. Tautog or blackfish can be caught in April and from October to December. Anglers generally have a good chance of catching bluefish, cod and eel throughout the year. Winter flounder are most active during January through December while summer flounder are prolific during May through September. Mackerel is best sought during the months of October through December. Alewife are commonly found during the fall months while menhaden are best found during the spring and summer. Weakfish and porgy have no closed season so one can fish for them all-year round. Fishers are urged to look up daily catch and bag limits for certain species as well as weather and river forecasts before setting out.  

All About Fishing in Premium River, NY

Different finfish species including striped bass, blackfish, bluefish, cod, eel, winter and fluke, mackerel, alewife, menhaden, weakfish, porgy, silversides as well as killifish use the Premium River - Pine Brook Wetlands’ fecund salt marshes, tidal flats and shallows as an ideal area for nurseries and feeding sites. Hard and soft clam, blue mussel, American oyster and bay scallop are among the shellfish housed in the complex. The whole of the area is now closed to shellfishing due to the lowered water quality though it was once utilized for planting and harvesting oysters. Locally, recreational fishing remains significant.

The recommended method of fishing at the complex is spinning as the area is generally visited for casual, aesthetic and recreational activities. Anglers can also do some fly fishing and bait fishing. A warning has been issued saying that species of fish and wildlife may be impacted by water pollution so it’s advisable to look up local fishing and fish consumption regulations. The area also offers opportunities for bird watching, photography, nature study, environmental education and research. An assortment of coastal wildlife can be found in and around the river and wetlands, especially a variety of birds. One can also possibly spot harbor seals.