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Regulations for Striped bass in New York
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Striped bass
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
1
Min size
28"
Max size
31"
Measurement
Total Length
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
These species can be found in many estuaries, rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Striped bass are caught in estuaries, rivers and streams, lakes throughout New York. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Long Island Sound, Hudson River, and Prospect Park Lake.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.