New York Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in New York. Updated for 2026.
New York Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in New York. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
5
With Size Limits
4
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
Fish Size Limits
4 species with minimum size requirements in New York
| Species | Size Limit | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 12" minimum | 5 | - |
| | 12" minimum | 5 | - |
| | 15" minimum | 5 | - |
| | 28" minimum | 1 | Hudson River and coastal |
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 3 | Finger Lakes and Adirondacks |
- Regulated species
- Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Lake Trout, Striped Bass
- Minimum lengths
- Largemouth Bass 12" minimum | Smallmouth Bass 12" minimum | Walleye 15" minimum | Striped Bass 28" minimum
- Daily-limit only
- Lake Trout
- Issuing agency
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
New York Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 5 species with regulations
- Species with Size Limits
-
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
- Striped Bass
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
New York Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in New York
What is the bass size limit in New York?
In New York, largemouth bass has a 12" minimum. The daily limit is 5. Check specific water body regulations as they may vary.
What is the trout size limit in New York?
New York trout regulations: varies by water. Daily limit is 3. Finger Lakes and Adirondacks
Which fish have size limits in New York?
New York enforces size limits on 4 species including: Largemouth Bass (12" minimum), Smallmouth Bass (12" minimum), Walleye (15" minimum), Striped Bass (28" minimum). Always verify current regulations before fishing.
Which New York fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in New York by daily creel limit only: Lake Trout (3).
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