2026 regulation year
Hudson River (Tappan Zee to Troy) 2026 — New York Fishing Regulations
New York statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Hudson River (Tappan Zee to Troy) carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of New York's 2026 fishing rules — covering Striped bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Striped bass slot 18–28 in; 1 / day Apr 1 – Nov 30
Source: New York special-water list
Per-species rules on Hudson River (Tappan Zee to Troy)
Slot 18–28 in; 1 / day; Apr 1 – Nov 30
Tournament circuit
Hudson River (Tappan Zee to Troy) is a recurring stop on the pro / semi-pro bass and walleye circuits. Schedules shift year to year — typical-window guidance below, with the official circuit schedule linked for current 2026 confirmation.
BASSBassmaster Opens — Northern Division
Largemouth + smallmouth bass · August – September
Tidal section near Catskill / Albany — current and tide drive game-plan; striper rules are separate and remain in effect during bass events.
Official source
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation publishes the authoritative 2026 New York fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.