REGULATIONS / NEW YORK
New York · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected New York saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SOURCENY DEC saltwater fishing regulations ↗UPDATED MAY 12, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The NY DEC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative. LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Black Sea BassBlack sea bass are measured to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament. · Listed season windows: May 16, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Sep 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 6 fish listedListed open3 fish per angler May 16-August 31; 6 fish per angler September 1-December 3116"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 3 fish per angler May 16-August 31; 6 fish per angler September 1-December 31
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 16, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- Sep 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 6 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Black sea bass are measured to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- NYSDEC Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations, Saltwater Fishing Limits table
UPDATED May 12, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
NY DEC saltwater fishing regulations ↗The NY DEC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.