New York offers opportunities to target striped bass, which migrate between freshwater rivers and coastal waters depending on the season.
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Striped bass.

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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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:
You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks
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