New York state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag5
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Lower jaw juts past the upper; spring river runs. More on the hickory shad page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for hickory shad in New York?
No size limit.
How many hickory shad can you keep in New York?
5.
When is hickory shad season in New York?
Open year-round.
How current is this New York hickory shad rule?
Source: NY DEC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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