Blackfish Jigs

Recreational Saltwater Fishing Limits New York State Marine & Coastal District Effective April 21, 2021, DEC requires that anglers use circle hooks when fishing for striped bass with bait. Learn more about circle hooks and best saltwater fishing practices here: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8377.html Register for New York’s Recreational Marine Fishing Registry: 1-866-933-2257 or www.dec.ny.gov/permits/54950.html Check current regulations in effect by calling (631) 444-0430 or visit www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7894.html The official regulation by the Department of State are the official source of DEC regulations. SPECIES MINIMUM SIZE (1) (Total Length in Inches) DAILY POSSESSION LIMITS (Number of Fish) OPEN SEASONS Winter flounder 12 2 April 1 - May 30 Striped bass: Hudson River (2) (North of George Washington Bridge) Slot Size: 18 - 28 1 April 1 - Nov 30 Striped bass: marine waters (2) (South of George Washington Bridge) Slot Size: 28 - 35 1 April 15 - Dec 15 Summer flounder (fluke) (3) 19 4 May 4 - Sept 30 Black Sea Bass (4) 15 3 7 June 23 – Aug 31 Sept 1 –Dec 31 Oyster toadfish 10 3 July 16 - May 14 Tautog (blackfish) *Long Island Sound Region 16 2 3 April 1 – April 30 Oct 11 - Dec 9 Tautog (blackfish) *NY Bight Region 16 2 4 April 1 – April 30 Oct 15 - Dec 22 American eel 9 25 for individuals 50 for anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats All year American eel New York City: Harlem and East Rivers and Hudson River north to Troy Dam 9 – 14 for use as bait only, otherwise possession prohibited 25 for use as bait only, otherwise possession prohibited All year for use as bait only, otherwise possession prohibited Atlantic cod 21 10 All year Atlantic menhaden No size limit 100 All year Bluefish (including “snappers") No size limit 3 for individuals 5 for anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats All year Cobia 37 2 All year Haddock 18 No limit All year **Regulations were last changed on April 21, 2021 and are subject to change at any time.** For more information, or to sign-up for email updates from NYSDEC, visit our website: www.dec.ny.gov SPECIES MINIMUM SIZE (1) (Total Length in Inches) DAILY POSSESSION LIMITS (Number of Fish) OPEN SEASONS Hickory shad No size limit 5 All year King mackerel 23 3 All year Monkfish (goosefish) 17 11” tail length No limit All year Pollock 19 No limit All year Red drum No size limit No limit for fish >27" TL Fish <27" TL shall not be possessed All year Scup (Porgy) 9 30 for individuals All year 50 for anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats Sept 1 – Oct 31 Spanish mackerel 14 15 All year Weakfish 16 10” filleted (6) 12” dressed (7) 1 All year Yellowtail flounder 13 No limit All Year Anadromous river herring (North of George Washington Bridge) No size limit 10 per angler or 50 per boat/day March 15 – June 15 Anadromous river herring (8) (South of George Washington Bridge) No possession No possession allowed No possession allowed American shad No possession No possession allowed No possession allowed Atlantic sturgeon Moratorium No possession allowed No possession allowed