Can I Keep?Hickory Shad Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational hickory shad rules in New York saltwater, as published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
No size limit
Bag limit
5
Season
All year
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Recreational Hickory Shad rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- No size limit
- Bag limit
- 5
- Possession
- 5
- Season
- All year
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Quick answers
What is the hickory shad size limit in New York?
No size limit.
How many hickory shad can I keep in New York?
5.
When is hickory shad season in New York?
All year. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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More inshore in New York
- American Eel
- American shad
- Anadromous river herring (alewife and blueback herring)
- Red drum
- Striped Bass
- Weakfish
All New York saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Most anglers need a New York saltwater license or registry: get one here.