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Long Island Sound Fishing Regulations 2026
Long Island Sound fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 47 current rules from DEC. Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, fluke.
Species pages for Long Island Sound
Dedicated rule pages for the most-targeted species at this water.
Rules (47)
DEC regulates 47 rules across 8 species at this water.
Striped Bass
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"
Brown And Rainbow Trout
Nissequogue River From Long Island Sound Upstream To The Dam At White’s PoolCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Oct 16
- Season closes
- Mar 31
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Max size
- 12"
October 16 through March 31, Catch and Release only no more than 2 longer than 12” Daily Limit-5 with no more than 2 longer than 12”
Tautog
Long Island Sound
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Min size
- 16"
Long Island Sound,
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Dec 9
Long Island Sound Region
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
Oct 11-Dec 9
Bluefish
New York Marine Waters (Party/Charter Boats)
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
Party/Charter Boats
- Daily bag
- 7 fish/day
Saltwater - Ny
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Summer Flounder
New York statewide
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
- Min size
- 19"
Whelk
Long Island Sound
- Min size
- 5.25"
Brook Trout
Nissequogue River From Long Island Sound Upstream To The Dam At White’s PoolCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All year, Catch and Release only
Summer Flounder (Fluke)
New York Marine Waters
- Daily bag
- 3 fish/day
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Long Island Sound?
DEC regulates fishing on Long Island Sound.
What species can I target on Long Island Sound?
Long Island Sound is best known for striped bass, bluefish, fluke. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DEC on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .