Exemption: Circle hooks are not required when fishing with an artificial lure, whether or not they are tipped with bait as previously defined. (2) Non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when recreationally fishing for striped bass using bait defined as any live or dead, whole or part of a marine or aquatic organism or terrestrial invertebrate. (1) Total length is the longest straight line measurement from the tip of the snout, with the mouth closed, to the longest lobe of the tail, with the lobes squeezed together, and the fish laid flat on the measuring device. *Regulations were last changed on May 1, 2023, and are subject to change at any time.* See Tidal Hudson River Regulations for more information.Ģ5 for use as bait only, otherwise possession Marine and coastal district waters lying outside of the Long Island Sound Region Marine and coastal district waters lying east of the Throgs Neck Bridge and west of a line that runs from Orient Point, NY to Watch Hill, RI Tautog (blackfish): Long Island Sound Region For recreational shellfishing information, visit Shellfish Harvest Limits.Visit Crabbing in New York for more information on how to get started crabbing.

A Lobster Recreational Permit is required for New York State residents to harvest lobsters.The Registry is not required for harvesting crabs, lobsters, whelk, or shellfish.

Visit Recreational Shark Fishing for information about prohibited shark species and shark fishing in New York. Anglers fishing for shark and tuna must also apply for NOAA Fisheries Highly Migratory Species (leaves DEC website) permit.

Download or request regulation translationsĮnroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing RegistryĪll anglers (16 years and older) fishing in the New York's Marine & Coastal District must enroll in the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry when angling for the fish species listed below.

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