Hudson River · New York · Stripers
Hudson River Stripers Fishing Regulations 2026
Hudson River stripers 2026 open seasons vary by 10 management regions. Pick your region in the rule table below. 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 (North Of George Washington Bridge)
- Slot min
- 23"
- Slot max
- 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"
Frequently asked questions
When is Stripers season on Hudson River?
Stripers season on Hudson River runs from Apr 15 to Dec 15 per DEC.
What is the size limit for Stripers on Hudson River?
Minimum size for Stripers on Hudson River is 23 inches in Hudson River (Above Gwb). Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Stripers on Hudson River?
Daily bag limit for Stripers on Hudson River is 1 fish/day in Delaware River & Wes (Ny/Pa Border Water).
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.