New York Fishing Regulations
Find regulations, seasons, and limits for any fish species
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
What's In Season Today
Freshwater
10 species open
American Shad
No minimum • 2
Atlantic Salmon
15 inches • 3
Black Crappie
10 • 25
Bluegill
No minimum • 25
Brook Trout
No size limit • 5
Brown Trout
No size limit • 5 per day
Lake Trout
21 • 3
Lake Whitefish
No minimum • 5
Rainbow Trout
No size limit • 5 per day
Yellow Perch
No minimum • 50 per day
Saltwater
13 species open
Atlantic Cod
23 • 5
Atlantic Menhaden
No minimum • 100
Bluefish
No minimum • 3 per day
Cobia
43 • 1 per day
Haddock
18 • See regulations
Hickory Shad
No minimum • 5
King Mackerel
23 • 3 per day
Monkfish
11 • No limit
Oyster Toadfish
10 • 3
Pollock
19 inches • See regulations
Striped Bass (Marine Waters)
28 to 31 inches slot limit • 1 per day
Tautog (Blackfish)
16 inches minimum • 2-4 fish (varies by season and region)
Winter Flounder
12 inches minimum • 2 per day
