Can I Keep?Red drum Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational red drum 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
No limit for fish less than 27" TL Fish greater than 27" TL shall not…
Season
All year
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Recreational Red drum rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- No size limit
- Bag limit
- No limit for fish less than 27" TL Fish greater than 27" TL shall not be possessed
- Possession
- No limit for fish less than 27" TL Fish greater than 27" TL shall not be possessed
- Season
- All year
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- None
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: No limit for fish less than 27" TL. Fish greater than 27" TL shall not be possessed.
- Season
- All year
Quick answers
What is the red drum size limit in New York?
No size limit.
How many red drum can I keep in New York?
No limit for fish less than 27" TL Fish greater than 27" TL shall not be possessed.
When is red drum 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)
- Hickory Shad
- 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.