Stream Trout regulations in New York

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? The stream trout season is closed today. It is open April 1 – October 15.

Stream Trout size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
New York inland waters (statewide; regional special regs differ)	April 1 – October 15	No size limit	5, only 2 over 12 in

Notes

Oct 16 – Mar 31: catch and release only, artificial lures only.

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: April 1 - Oct 15 (Oct 16 - Mar 31 catch and release only, artificial lures only)
Size: None
Limit: 5 with only 2 longer than 12"
Inland waters — as printed: “Trout in inland trout streams | April 1 - Oct 15 | None | 5 with only 2 longer than 12"; Oct 16 - Mar 31 Catch and Release only. Artificial lures only”

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

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About the stream trout

Freshwater fish from subfamily Salmoninae

Trout is a generic common name for numerous species of carnivorous freshwater fishes belonging to the genera Oncorhynchus, Salmo, and Salvelinus, all of which are members of the subfamily Salmoninae in the family Salmonidae. The word trout is also used for some similar-shaped but non-salmonid fish, such as the spotted seatrout/speckled trout.

Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Stream Trout in New York?

No size limit in New York state waters.

How many Stream Trout can you keep per day in New York?

5, only 2 over 12 in.

When is Stream Trout season in New York?

April 1 – October 15.

Is my Stream Trout a keeper today?

The stream trout season is closed today. It is open April 1 – October 15.