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:
(These Changes Only Apply to Recreational Fishing)
Open Season: June 23 – August 31
Possession Limit: 3 fish
Minimum Size Limit: 15 inches
Open Season: September 1 – December 31
Possession Limit: 7 fish
Minimum Size Limit: 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.
The 9/1 through 12/31 information is incorrect the limit during that period will be 7 also at 15” minimum size
Richard, those numbers came direct from NY DEC in an email… and they were wrong. Thanks for the heads up!
These limits STILL ARE BS!!!!
why does nys always get the worst regs????when will fisherman SPEAK UP nj and ct much better WHY???????????????