New York state waters, out to 3 miles
Marine waters slot; non-offset circle hooks required with bait; Hudson River north of GW Bridge uses a 23-28" slot Apr 1-Nov 30.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
No recreational fishing for striped bass in any federal waters (EEZ) coastwide; transit with legally caught fish allowed only in the Block Island Transit Zone.
NOAA GARFO / MAFMC 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
New York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped bass in New York?
28-31" slot. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in New York?
1.
When is striped bass season in New York?
Apr 15 - Dec 15. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the New York record striped bass?
76 lb (1981).
How current is this New York striped bass 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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