Can I Keep?Striped Bass Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational striped bass 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.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Striped Bass rules in New York
- Where
- Hudson River (north of George Washington Bridge)
- Size limit
- Slot size: 23" - 28"
- Bag limit
- 1
- Possession
- 1
- Season
- April 1 - Nov 30
- Non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when recreationally fishing for striped bass using bait defined as any live or dead, whole or part of a marine or aquatic organism or terrestrial invertebrate. Exemption: Circle hooks are not required when fishing with an artificial lure, whether or not they are tipped with bait as previously defined.
- See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
- Where
- marine waters (beginning at the Hudson River south of George Washington Bridge) & Delaware River
- Size limit
- Slot size: 28" - 31"
- Bag limit
- 1
- Possession
- 1
- Season
- April 15 - Dec 15
- Non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when recreationally fishing for striped bass using bait defined as any live or dead, whole or part of a marine or aquatic organism or terrestrial invertebrate. Exemption: Circle hooks are not required when fishing with an artificial lure, whether or not they are tipped with bait as previously defined.
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- the area east of a line drawn due north from the mouth of Wading River Creek and east of a line at 73 degrees 46 minutes west longitude, which is near the terminus of East Rockaway Inlet
- Size limit
- Not less than 26" TL nor greater than 38" TL
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: See Quota Managed Species . Harvest by Tag Allocation
- Season
- May 15 -December 15
- Quota managed species table: Open — trip limit by tag allocation (effective 5/15/26)
Quick answers
What is the striped bass size limit in New York?
Slot size: 23" - 28" (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many striped bass can I keep in New York?
1 (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is striped bass season in New York?
April 1 - Nov 30. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
Compare Striped Bass limits in other states →
More inshore in New York
- American Eel
- American shad
- Anadromous river herring (alewife and blueback herring)
- Hickory Shad
- Red drum
- 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.