NY Angler RegulationsOfficial New York State Fishing Rules

New York Freshwater Fishing Regulations

Complete guide to New York State freshwater fishing regulations. Find season dates, size limits, and bag limits for bass, trout, walleye, pike, and all freshwater species across NY lakes, rivers, and streams.

Currently in season

February

2026

This Month

Currently In Season - Freshwater

5 species available in February

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

OPEN

Season

All year - All year

Size Limit

No minimum

Bag Limit

50 per day

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

OPEN

Season

All year - All year

Size Limit

No minimum

Bag Limit

50 per day

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

OPEN

Season

All year - All year

Size Limit

No minimum

Bag Limit

5 per day

Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)

Salvelinus fontinalis, Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss

OPEN

Season

All year

Size Limit

No minimum

Bag Limit

5 total (only 2 over 12 inches)

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

OPEN

Season

All year

Size Limit

No minimum

Bag Limit

50 per day