Freshwater Drum in New York
Seasons, records and stocking of freshwater drum.
- n/alimit
- 36 lb 0 ozrecord
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freshwater drum in New York waters, summed up
In the DEC lists freshwater drum is a freshwater fish with rows covering no table of its own.
Record holder: 36 lb 0 oz, Oneida Lake, 2017. Across this site 1 water pages list it.
New York freshwater drum records by weight
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum, Freshwater | 36 lb 0 oz | Jason Bair | Oneida Lake | Oneida | June 16, 2017 |
| Sheepshead | 15.81 lbs | Joe Foster | not printed | September 24, 2025 |
DEC state record fish table, DEC Current NY State Record Fish table, as of December 10, 2025; retrieved October 24, 2026.
Where freshwater drum turn up across the state
Still water with freshwater drum
- Oneida Lake51,324 acres
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Rivers lists, DEC trout reaches, stocking lists and state records; largest waters first.
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Shores, kills and lakes by Freshwater Drum, pictured
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What New York anglers check about Freshwater drum
How many freshwater drum may I keep in New York?
It falls under the any-number line for other species.
Which freshwater drum tops the New York record list?
36 lb 0 oz from Oneida Lake, caught by Jason Bair (June 16, 2017).
Which lakes list freshwater drum?
1 water page here list it, starting with Oneida Lake.
Do New York hatcheries raise freshwater drum?
It is not stocked on the DEC lists.
How is freshwater drum grouped in New York?
Freshwater on the DEC list.
What dates apply to freshwater drum?
No dated season exists for it.
Which New York license covers freshwater drum?
Anglers 16 and older need a DEC freshwater fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $50.00 for nonresidents, $5.00 for residents 70 and older, with 1-day and 7-day options.
Where do the freshwater drum figures come from?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Plan a day for freshwater drum
Open any listed water for access and seasons.