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Black bass (LM & SM) fishing rules in NY

Black bass (LM & SM)black_bass

NY sets official Black bass (LM & SM) bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

Minimum length: 12"

Daily bag

Season

Jun 15–Nov 30 harvest; Dec 1–Jun 14 C&R artificial

Other species in NY

Striped bass (north of GW Bridge)Catfish / other species Walleye Northern pike

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