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Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in New York 2026

New York crappie regulations in 2026: 10″ min size, 25 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DEC.

DECOfficial source

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Rules (7)

New York statewide
Daily bag
25 fish/day
Daily bag
25 fish/day
Min size
10"
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Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water)
Daily bag
10 fish/day
Min size
8"
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Lake Champlain And Tributaries To The First Impassible Barrier (New York/Vermont Border Water)
Daily bag
25 fish/day
Min size
8"
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Other New York fish regulations

Other regulated species in New York with current rule pages — same DEC source, same verification cadence.

Also known as

Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. 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 Crappie season in New York?

Crappie 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 Crappie in New York?

Minimum size for Crappie in New York is 8 inches in Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water), per DEC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in New York?

Daily bag limit for Crappie in New York is 10 fish/day in Greenwood Lake (New York/New Jersey Border Water), per DEC.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEC before keeping a catch.

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