New York's Statewide & Adirondack Fishing Seasons
There are many species of fish located throughout New York State and the Adirondacks. Certain species of fish can only be taken during their regular fishing seasons. Fishermen and women are responsible for knowing the state regulations, and obtaining a NYS fishing license prior to fishing.
New York State has statewide, general regulations pertaining to each species of fish. There are also specific fishing regulations that are unique to certain bodies of water inside and outside of the Adirondack Park. Check special fishing regulations by NYS County here ยป
Trout Season
Open April 1 - October 15
- Brook Trout (in lakes and ponds): Any size, daily limit of 5
- Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Splake Trout (in inland trout streams): Any size, daily limit of 5 with only 2 longer than 12"
- Lake Trout: Min. length of 21", daily limit of 3
Open October 16 - March 31
- Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Splake Trout (in inland trout streams): Catch & Release Only through much of the state (check fishing regulations guide for specifics), *artificial lures only
Open All Year
- Brown, Rainbow, and Splake (in lakes and ponds): Any size, daily limit of 5 with only 2 longer than 12"
Salmon Season
Open All Year
- Landlocked Atlantic Salmon: Min. length of 15", daily limit of 3
- Coho and Chinook: See county regulations
Walleye Season
Open May 1 - March 15
- Walleye: Min. length of 15", daily limit of 5
Perch Season
Open All Year
- Yellow Perch: Any size, daily limit 50
Pike & Pickerel Season
May 1 - March 15
- Northern Pike: Min. length of 18", daily limit of 5
- Pickerel: Min. length of 15", daily limit of 5
- Tiger Muskellunge: Min. length of 30", daily limit of 1
Open June 1 - November 30
- Muskellunge: Min. length of 40", daily limit of 1
Bass Season
Open June 15 - November 30
- Black Bass (Large & Smallmouth): Min. length of 12", daily limit of 5
December 1 - June 14
- Catch & Release Only through much of the state (check fishing regulations guide for specifics), *artificial lures only