General Angling Regulations

Species	Open Season	Minimum Length	Daily Limit
Trout (brook bown and rainbow trout and hybrids of these species; and splake)	April 1 through October 15	Any size	5
Lake Trout	April 1 through October 15	21"	3
Landlocked Salmon	April 1 through October 15	15"	3
Kokanee	April 1 through October 15	Any size	10
Coho, chinook, pink salmon - See Great Lakes Regulations
Largemouth and smallmouth bass	3rd Saturday in June through November 30	12"	5
Muskellunge	3rd Saturday in June through November 30	30"	1
Northern Pike	1st Saturday in May through March 15	18"	5
Pickerel	1st Saturday in May through March 15	15"	5
Tiger muskellunge	1st Saturday in May through March 15	30"	1
Walleye	1st Saturday in May through March 15	15"	5
Crappie	All year	6"	25
Atlantic sturgeon	Closed	Possession Prohibited
Whitefish	All year	Any size	5
Striped bass in the Hudson River and tributaries north of George Washington Bridge	March 16 through November 30	18"	1
American Shad	All year	Any size	6
Yellow perch	All year	Any size	50
Sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed and redbreast sunfish)	All year	Any size	50
American eel	All year	6"	Any number
All other species (except endangered and threatened species)	All year	Any size	Any number

Caution:

Dangerous Water Releases

Many rivers in New York State have dams on them. Some areas downstream have variable flows, including rapidly rising water that quickly creates conditions that are dangerous to anglers. Before fishing an unfamiliar river, become aware of the potential dangers or contact the Regional Bureau of Fisheries office for detailed information.

Also, keep in mind that almost any dammed or regulated water can be subject to quick increases in flow accompanied by rapidly increasing water depth and current speed.

When fishing on any river, if the water begins to rise unexpectedly, anglers should quickly move safely to shore.