Regulations & Licenses

New York walleye size limits and sustainable fishing rules help anglers measure fish correctly and follow state regulations.

New York walleye daily limit rules, minimum lengths, and bag exceptions for Lake Erie, Oneida Lake, and Chautauqua Lake.

New York walleye season dates and harvest rules, including statewide schedules and exceptions for regional lakes and rivers.

New York freshwater fishing regulations require a twelve inch minimum size and a daily limit of five bass for anglers.

New York bass catch-and-release season dates run from December 1st through the Friday before the third Saturday in June.

New York bass season regulations, catch-and-release periods, and opening dates explained to help anglers fish legally and safely.

New York daily trout regulations explain the general limit of five brook, brown, and rainbow trout with minimum size rules.

New York statewide trout daily limit rules, managed by the DEC, protect fish populations and ensure sustainable fisheries for anglers.

New York catch-and-release trout season dates, special regulations, and Department of Environmental Conservation rules for ethical, legal angling.

New York trout season closing dates, including October 15 for general fishing and the extended catch-and-release period.