DEC Adopts New Recreational Black Sea Bass Regulations

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 06/20/2018 04:45 PM EDT
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These Changes Only Apply to Recreational Fishing

Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Opens June 23rd

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that new recreational fishing regulations for black sea bass are now in effect.

2018 New York State Black Sea Bass Recreational Regulations:

Open Season Possession Limit Minimum Size Limit
June 23 - August 31 3 fish 15 inches
September 1 - December 31 3 fish 15 inches

Please remember before going fishing, you must enroll in the NYS Recreational Marine Fishing Registry.

For a complete list of recreational fish species, please view the Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations.