Atlantic Sturgeon regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Atlantic Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
statewide	Closed to harvest	—	—

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Moratorium
Size: Moratorium
Limit: No possession allowed
statewide — as printed: “Atlantic sturgeon Moratorium No possession allowed”

Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the atlantic sturgeon

Species of fish

The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Sturgeon in New York?

Moratorium in New York state waters.

How many Atlantic Sturgeon can you keep per day in New York?

No possession allowed.

When is Atlantic Sturgeon season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Sturgeon a keeper today?

Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.