Atlantic Cod in New York
Where Atlantic cod swim in New York, and what to keep.
- 5; minimum 23"limit
- 85.00 lbsrecord
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What New York anglers should know about Atlantic cod
Atlantic cod belongs to the marine group in New York, and the 2026 tables carry it in 1 rule table. Under marine and coastal district: 5; minimum 23″, with the season set at sep 1 – may 31.
The 1984 catch of 85.00 lbs on a water DEC does not print remains the state best.
Keeping Atlantic cod legally in New York
| Rule table | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Coastal District | Marine and Coastal District | 5; minimum 23" | Sep 1 – May 31 |
DEC saltwater regulations page (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), read October 24, 2026; figures checked twice on October 25, 2026.
The Atlantic cod mark New York anglers chase
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Cod | 85.00 lbs | Fred Shay, Jr. | not printed | February 25, 1984 |
DEC state record fish table, DEC Marine Recreational Angler Records Program table (no as-of date printed; latest record 9/24/2025); retrieved October 24, 2026.
Neighbors of Atlantic cod among New York species
- Summer Floundermarine
- Winter Floundermarine
- Black Sea Bassmarine
- Scupmarine
- Tautogmarine
- Bluefishmarine
- Weakfishmarine
- Pollockmarine
- Blue Crabmarine
Pictures of fishing water around Atlantic Cod
Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Catching Atlantic cod in the Empire State: answers
What is the New York bag limit on Atlantic cod?
5; minimum 23" under marine and coastal district, season sep 1 – may 31; other tables set their own figures.
Where was the record Atlantic cod caught in New York?
85.00 lbs from a water DEC does not print, caught by Fred Shay, Jr. (February 25, 1984).
What New York water is a good bet for Atlantic cod?
No water page names it.
Where are Atlantic cod stocked in New York?
Not on the DEC stocking lists for 2023 to 2026.
What kind of fish is Atlantic cod for DEC?
Marine on the DEC list.
When is Atlantic cod season open in New York?
Sep 1 – May 31 under marine and coastal district.
Do I need a license to fish for Atlantic cod?
Anglers 16 and older who fish for saltwater species, or for migratory fish of the sea, enroll in the free DEC Recreational Marine Fishing Registry instead of buying a license; freshwater fishing takes the DEC license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident).
How current are the Atlantic cod rules here?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Find Atlantic cod near you
Every listed lake and stream has its own page here.