Striped Bass (also known as Striper, Rockfish, Linesider) in New York. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit, slot rule — verified against the NYSDEC guide, 2026.
In New York, the minimum legal size for Striped Bass is 28 in and the daily bag limit is 1. A slot limit applies: Marine-waters harvest slot 28–31 in. (The Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge uses a separate 23–28 in slot — see notes.). Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current New York rules before keeping fish.
Marine-waters harvest slot 28–31 in. (The Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge uses a separate 23–28 in slot — see notes.)
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current New York rules before keeping fish.
Two regimes: (1) Marine waters & Delaware River = 28"-31" slot, ~Apr 15-Dec 15; (2) Hudson River north of GW Bridge = 23"-28" slot, ~Apr 1-Nov 30 (spawning-area management). STATE marine waters (Marine & Coastal District, south of GW Bridge) plus the Delaware River share the 28"-31" slot. Hudson River north of GW Bridge has a SEPARATE 23"-28" slot. There is NO recreational striped bass harvest in EEZ/federal offshore waters (federal waters are closed to striped bass).
These limits are pulled from the NYSDEC recreational saltwater fishing regulations. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
New York requires no saltwater licence, but anglers aged 16 or older must enrol (free) in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry. NY marine registry.
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