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Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in New York 2026

New York stripers 2026 open seasons vary by 10 management regions. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DEC.

DECOfficial source

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Rules (29)

Delaware River & Wes (Ny/Pa Border Water)
Daily bag
1 fish/day
Slot min
28"
Slot max
35"
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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
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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"
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Hudson River (Above Gwb)
Min size
23"
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Hudson River (North Of George Washington Bridge)
Slot min
23"
Slot max
28"
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Marine District
Min size
28"
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Marine Waters (South Of George Washington Bridge & Delaware River)
Slot min
28"
Slot max
31"
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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”
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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.
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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"
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Stripers on famous New York waters

Dedicated rule pages for Stripers on the most-targeted destinations in New York.

Other New York fish regulations

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

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

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

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