New York regulations
Muskie (Muskellunge) Regulations in New York 2026
New York Muskie regulations as of 2026-05-07: Daily bag 1; Daily bag 1; Season end Nov 30. Sourced from DEC.
Rules (60)
New York statewide
- Min size
- 40"
- Min size
- 30"
All Fresh WatersOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Season closes
- Mar 15
- Daily bag
- 1
- Daily bag
- 1
Chadakoin River From Chautauqua Lake Downstream To Warner DamOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 40"
Chautauqua Lake And Its Tributaries Upstream To The First Road BridgeOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season opens
- Jun 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 40"
Lake Champlain And Tributaries To The First Impassible Barrier (New York/Vermont Border Water)
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
Lake Erie And TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
- Min size
- 54"
Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River, And Their TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
- Min size
- 54"
Lower Niagara River And TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
- Min size
- 54"
Otisco LakeIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Mar 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 36"
Upper Niagara River And TributariesOut of season
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season opens
- Jun 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 54"
- Min size
- 54"
Also known as
Muskie is also called Muskie (Muskellunge), Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Tiger Muskie, musky, muskellunge. 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 Muskie season in New York?
Muskie season in New York runs from Jun 1 to Nov 30 per DEC.
What is the size limit for Muskie in New York?
Minimum size for Muskie in New York is 40 inches in Chadakoin River From Chautauqua Lake Downstream To Warner Dam, per DEC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Muskie in New York?
Daily bag limit for Muskie in New York is 1 in All Fresh Waters, per DEC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/great-lakes-tributaries-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/region-9-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/statewide-seasons-catch-limits
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEC before keeping a catch. Last verified .