New York regulations
Channel Catfish Regulations in New York 2026
New York channel catfish 2026 open seasons vary by 2 management regions. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DEC.
Rules (5)
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 12"
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
- Bluegill (Sunfish)44 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)29 rules
- Yellow Perch16 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)9 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)7 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
Channel Catfish is also called Catfish. 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 Channel Catfish season in New York?
Channel Catfish season in New York is set by DEC. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish in New York?
Minimum size for Channel Catfish in New York is 12 inches in Greenwood Lake, per DEC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in New York?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in New York is 5 fish in Greenwood Lake, per DEC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/border-waters-special-regulations