Hickory Shad in New York
hickory shad under the 2026 DEC rules.
- 5limit
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The New York outline for hickory shad
The Empire State treats hickory shad as a freshwater and marine species, regulated in 2 rule tables. For statewide, DEC lists 5 and a season of aug 1 – nov 30.
No record entry or stocking row mentions it.
New York hickory shad by rule table
| Rule table | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide inland waters | Statewide | 5 | Aug 1 – Nov 30 |
| Marine and Coastal District | Marine and Coastal District | 5 | All year |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations web pages (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), read October 24, 2026; figures checked twice on October 25, 2026.
More New York fish filed beside hickory shad
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- White Perchfreshwater and marine
- American Shadfreshwater and marine
- River Herringfreshwater and marine
- American Eelfreshwater and marine
The water near Hickory Shad through a lens
Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick replies on New York Hickory shad
What size must a New York hickory shad be to keep?
5 under statewide, season aug 1 – nov 30; other tables set their own figures.
Who holds the New York hickory shad record?
The record list leaves it out.
Which pages here mention hickory shad?
No lake or river page on this site lists it yet.
Is hickory shad on the DEC stocking lists?
DEC lists no stocking of it.
How does DEC classify hickory shad?
Freshwater and marine on the DEC list.
Can I fish for hickory shad all year in New York?
Aug 1 – Nov 30 under statewide.
What will a license to chase hickory shad set me back?
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.
When were the hickory shad rules checked?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.