The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the adoption of new regulations for recreational and commercial fishing for Atlantic striped bass.
2020 Striped Bass Recreational Regulations:
In marine waters:
Slot size limit: 28” – 35” total length
(No fish smaller than 28” or greater than 35” may be kept)
Season date: April 15 – December 15
Daily possession limit of 1 fish/angler
In the Hudson River and its tributaries:
Slot size limit: 18”- 28” total length
(No fish smaller than 18” or greater than 28” may be kept)
Season date: April 1 – November 30
Daily possession limit of 1 fish/angler
In the Delaware River and its West Branch bordering PA:
Slot size limit: 28” – 35” total length
(No fish smaller than 28” or greater than 35” may be kept)
Season date: All year
Daily possession limit of 1 fish/angler
2020 Striped Bass Commercial Regulations:
Slot size limit: 26” – 38” total length
Season date: May 15 – December 15
Note: Commercial harvest of striped bass is limited only to striped bass permit holders.
Check DEC’s Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations for the most up-to-date information before going fishing. Make sure to enroll in the annual no-fee Recreational Marine Fishing Registry before going fishing in New York’s Marine and Coastal District waters or when fishing in the Hudson River and its tributaries for “migratory fish of the sea” (e.g. striped bass). Anglers can enroll for the registry online or by phone or by visiting a license issuing agent location.
