Landlocked Atlantic Salmon regulations in New York

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A landlocked atlantic salmon is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 3.

Landlocked Atlantic Salmon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
New York inland waters (statewide; regional special regs differ)	Open year-round	15 inch minimum	3 per person per day

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 15"
Limit: 3
Inland waters — as printed: “Atlantic Salmon (Landlocked) | All year | 15" | 3”

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

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About the landlocked atlantic salmon

Species of fish

The Atlantic salmon is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is the third largest of the Salmonidae, behind Siberian taimen and Pacific Chinook salmon, growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length. Atlantic salmon are found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into it. Most populations are anadromous, hatching in streams and rivers but moving out to sea as they grow where they mature, after which the adults seasonally move upstream again to spawn.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Landlocked Atlantic Salmon in New York?

15 inch minimum in New York state waters.

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

3 per person per day.

When is Landlocked Atlantic Salmon season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Landlocked Atlantic Salmon a keeper today?

A landlocked atlantic salmon is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 3.