SlotGaugeCheck a catchSunfish regulations in New York
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.
Sunfish 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 | 25 per person per day |
Exact NYSDEC wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 25
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Sunfish (Bluegill, Redbreast, and Pumpkinseed) | All year | None | 25”
Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the sunfish
Genus of fishes
Lepomis or true sunfish is a genus of North American freshwater fish from the family Centrarchidae in the order Centrarchiformes. The generic name Lepomis derives from the Greek λεπίς ("scale") and πῶμα. The genus' most recognizable species is perhaps the bluegill.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Sunfish in New York?
No size limit in New York state waters.
How many Sunfish can you keep per day in New York?
25 per person per day.
When is Sunfish season in New York?
Open year-round.
Is my Sunfish a keeper today?
Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.