New York regulations
Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in New York 2026
New York bluegill 2026 open seasons vary by 19 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 25/day. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DEC.
Rules (44)
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
Other New York fish regulations
Other regulated species in New York with current rule pages — same DEC source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)528 rules
- Walleye240 rules
- Lake Trout238 rules
- Salmon (Chinook, Coho, Pink)61 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)60 rules
- Northern Pike54 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)29 rules
- Yellow Perch16 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)9 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)7 rules
- Channel Catfish5 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)4 rules
- Black Sea Bass4 rules
- Bluefish4 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)3 rules
- Scup (Porgy)2 rules
- Weakfish2 rules
- Largemouth Bass2 rules
- Smallmouth Bass2 rules
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