Striped Bass in New York
Where striped bass swim in New York, and what to keep.
- 1; minimum 23" to 28limit
- 76.00 lbsrecord
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What New York anglers should know about striped bass
striped bass belongs to the freshwater and marine group in New York, and the 2026 tables carry it in 4 rule tables. Under statewide: 1; minimum 23″ to 28″ (slot), with the season set at apr 1 – nov 30.
The 1981 catch of 76.00 lbs on a water DEC does not print remains the state best. DEC fishing lists name it on 1 lake and river pages here.
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| Rule table | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide inland waters | Statewide | 1; minimum 23" to 28" (slot) | Apr 1 – Nov 30 |
| Delaware River | Delaware River and West Branch Delaware River | 1; minimum 28" to 31" (slot) | open all year |
| Tidal Hudson River | Tidal Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge and tributaries to the first impassable barrier | 1; minimum 23" to 28" (slot) | Apr 1 – Nov 30 |
| Marine and Coastal District | Marine waters south of the George Washington Bridge and the Delaware River | 1; minimum 28" to 31" (slot) | Apr 15 – Dec 15 |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations web pages (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), read October 24, 2026; figures checked twice on October 25, 2026.
The striped bass mark New York anglers chase
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 76.00 lbs | Bob Rocchetta | not printed | July 17, 1981 |
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.
Pages that list striped bass
New York rivers for striped bass
- Delaware RiverDelaware County
DEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Rivers lists, DEC trout reaches, stocking lists and state records; largest waters first.
Neighbors of striped bass among New York species
- White Perchfreshwater and marine
- American Shadfreshwater and marine
- Hickory Shadfreshwater and marine
- River Herringfreshwater and marine
- American Eelfreshwater and marine
Pictures of fishing water around Striped Bass
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Catching Striped bass in the Empire State: answers
What is the New York bag limit on striped bass?
1; minimum 23" to 28" (slot) under statewide, season apr 1 – nov 30; other tables set their own figures.
Where was the record striped bass caught in New York?
76.00 lbs from a water DEC does not print, caught by Bob Rocchetta (July 17, 1981).
What New York water is a good bet for striped bass?
1 water page here list it, starting with Delaware River.
Where are striped bass stocked in New York?
Not on the DEC stocking lists for 2023 to 2026.
What kind of fish is striped bass for DEC?
Freshwater and marine on the DEC list.
When is striped bass season open in New York?
Apr 1 – Nov 30 under statewide.
Do I need a license to fish for striped bass?
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.
How current are the striped bass rules here?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Find striped bass near you
Every listed lake and stream has its own page here.