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· Freshwater · 2026 season
American Shad (inland) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York inland waters (statewide; regional special regs differ) | Open year-round | No size limit | 2 per person per day |
Notes
- Hudson River and tributaries: possession prohibited.
Exact NYSDEC wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 2
- Inland waters — as printed
- “American Shad - All other inland waters, including Delaware River | All year | None | 2 (Hudson River and tributaries: possession prohibited)”
Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the american shad
Species of fish
The American shad is a species of anadromous clupeid fish naturally distributed on the North American coast of the North Atlantic, from Newfoundland to Florida, and as an introduced species on the North Pacific coast. The American shad is not closely related to the other North American shads. Rather, it seems to form a lineage that diverged from a common ancestor of the European taxa before these diversified.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for American Shad (inland) in New York?
No size limit in New York state waters.
How many American Shad (inland) can you keep per day in New York?
2 per person per day.
When is American Shad (inland) season in New York?
Open year-round.
Is my American Shad (inland) a keeper today?
American Shad (inland) has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.