New York Fishing Regulations

Freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations by state.

Selected state: New York · Updated: 2024-05-15

Regulations by State

General regulations for New York. Many coastal zones and reservoirs have special rules — always confirm on the official source.

Species	Minimum Size	Bag Limit	Source
Largemouth Bass	12 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye	15 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Yellow Perch	No minimum size	50	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Longnose Gar	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Freshwater Drum	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Bluegill (Sunfish)	No minimum size	50	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Brook Trout	Any size	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass	12 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Chain Pickerel	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Muskellunge	40 inches	1	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Channel Catfish	No minimum size	10	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Verify current limits and seasons on the official New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website.

If you find the fishing regulation data is wrong, please contact us.

Freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations by state.

Selected state: New York · Updated: 2024-05-15

Regulations by State

General regulations for New York. Many coastal zones and reservoirs have special rules — always confirm on the official source.

Species	Minimum Size	Bag Limit	Source
Largemouth Bass	12 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye	15 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Yellow Perch	No minimum size	50	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Longnose Gar	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Freshwater Drum	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Bluegill (Sunfish)	No minimum size	50	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Brook Trout	Any size	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass	12 inches	5	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Chain Pickerel	No minimum size	No limit	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Muskellunge	40 inches	1	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Channel Catfish	No minimum size	10	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Verify current limits and seasons on the official New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website.

If you find the fishing regulation data is wrong, please contact us.