New York regulations
Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in New York 2026
New York Stripers regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 1 fish/day; Slot max 35 inches; Slot min 28 inches. Sourced from DEC.
Rules (29)
Delaware River & Wes (Ny/Pa Border Water)
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 35"
From The Battery To The Troy Dam, And All Tributaries Upstream To The 1st Barrier Impassable By Fish
- Gear
- Non Offset Circle Hooks
Non-offset (in-line) circle hooks must be used when recreationally fishing for striped bass using bait
Hudson RiverIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 15
- Season closes
- Dec 15
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 31"
April 15 - Dec 15 Slot size: 28" - 31"
Hudson River (Above Gwb)
- Min size
- 23"
Hudson River (North Of George Washington Bridge)
- Slot min
- 23"
- Slot max
- 28"
Marine District
- Min size
- 28"
Marine Waters (South Of George Washington Bridge & Delaware River)
- Slot min
- 28"
- Slot max
- 31"
North Of George Washington BridgeIn season
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1
not less than 18” nor greater than 28”
Tidal Hudson River North Of The George Washington Bridge And All Tributaries Upstream To The 1st Impassable Barrier To FishClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 28"
Fishing for Striped Bass (including catch and release) is prohibited from December 1 through March 31 in the Hudson River above the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.
TributariesClosed
- Status
- Closed
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Season closes
- Nov 30
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 18"
- Max size
- 28"
Fishing for Striped Bass (including catch and release) is prohibited from December 1 through April 1–Nov 30 Daily Limit-1 not less than 18" greater than 28"
Stripers on famous New York waters
Dedicated rule pages for Stripers on the most-targeted destinations in New York.
Also known as
Stripers is also called Stripers (Striped Bass), Striped Bass, striped bass. 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 Stripers season in New York?
Stripers season in New York runs from Apr 15 to Dec 15 per DEC.
What is the size limit for Stripers in New York?
Minimum size for Stripers in New York is 23 inches in Hudson River (Above Gwb), per DEC. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Stripers in New York?
Daily bag limit for Stripers in New York is 1 fish/day in Delaware River & Wes (Ny/Pa Border Water), per DEC.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/tidal-hudson-river-regulations
- https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/saltwater-fishing
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DEC before keeping a catch. Last verified .