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
Striped BassMarine waters beginning at the Hudson River south of the George Washington Bridge and the Delaware River. DEC lists a 28-31 inch slot; the Hudson River north of the bridge instead has a 23-28 inch slot, 1 fish, April 1-November 30. The DEC adoption notice describes the marine 31-inch endpoint as a maximum. · Listed season windows: Apr 15, 2026 through Dec 15, 2026 · 1 fish listedListed open1 fish per angler28"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 1 fish per angler
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 28 inches
- LISTED MAX SIZE
- 31 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Apr 15, 2026 through Dec 15, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Marine waters beginning at the Hudson River south of the George Washington Bridge and the Delaware River. DEC lists a 28-31 inch slot; the Hudson River north of the bridge instead has a 23-28 inch slot, 1 fish, April 1-November 30. The DEC adoption notice describes the marine 31-inch endpoint as a maximum.
- 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.