New York regulations
Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in New York 2026
New York Bluegill regulations as of 2026-05-07: Daily bag 15 fish/day; Min size 8 inches; Daily bag 15 fish/day. Sourced from DEC.
Rules (44)
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
Blydenburgh Lake
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
All year
Canadarago LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
All year
Canadarago Lake (Otsego County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Cazenovia Lake
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Cazenovia Lake (Madison County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Fish Creek From Saratoga Lake Downstream To The Old Railroad Crossing Between Staffords And Bryants Bridges
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Goodyear LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
All year
Goodyear Lake (Otsego County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Honeoye LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Lake WelchOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Lake Welch (Rockland County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Otisco LakeOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Red Lake
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Red Lake (Jefferson County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Saratoga Lake
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Silver LakeOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
All year
Silver Lake (Wyoming County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Sixtown Pond
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Sixtown Pond (Jefferson County)
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
Also known as
Bluegill is also called Bluegill (Sunfish), Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, sunfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in New York.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bluegill season in New York?
Bluegill season in New York runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 per DEC.
What is the size limit for Bluegill in New York?
Minimum size for Bluegill in New York is 8 inches in Blydenburgh Lake, per DEC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Bluegill in New York?
Daily bag limit for Bluegill in New York is 15 fish/day in Blydenburgh Lake, per DEC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/region-4-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/great-lakes-tributaries-regulations
- https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEC before keeping a catch. Last verified .