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Fishing regulations at Northwest Harbor, NY
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Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Regulations for top species
Striped bass
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
These regulations are for marine waters (south of George Washington Bridge) and Delaware River:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the adoption of new regulations in the State's marine waters for recreational Atlantic striped bass fishing. The new recreational slot limit of 28 to 31 inches takes effect immediately and is set as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to reduce recreational harvest.
Hudson River (north of George Washington Bridge) striped bass regulations:
- Minimum size = 23-inches; maximum size = 28-inches
- Open Season = April 1 through November 30.
- See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.
You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks
Dusky smooth-hound
Scup
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Exceptions to regulations:
- Shore anglers: minimum size = 9.5-inches total length
- Anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats: Sept 1 - Oct 31: bag limit 40 scup per person
A party/charter boat customer who lands and possesses more than 30 scup must obtain a dated original fare receipt from the licensed vessel.
FAQ about Northwest Harbor fishing
- Striped bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Dusky smooth-hound - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Scup - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @michaelosullivan6125 reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
- @allenminard reported a nice Flat needlefish.
- @allenminard reported a nice Scup.
- @cwisrael reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @jaydenan reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
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