What special fishing regulations apply at Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)?

Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override New York's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "NYSDEC marine zone — striped bass slot 28–31 in, 1 / day, Apr 15 – Dec 15; weakfish 16 in min, 1 / day; bluefish no size limit, 5 / day (7 for-hire); fluke (summer flounder) 19 in min (19.5 in Aug 2 – Oct 15), 3 / day, May 4 – Oct 15; trolling restrictions in Western Sound near power-plant outflows; NYSDOH consumption advisory on PCB-listed species." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)?

Yes. Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) is in New York, so a valid New York fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Long Island Sound; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide New York rules.

Do Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)'s special rules replace New York's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. New York's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Long Island Sound by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Long Island Sound?

Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Long Island Sound (NY marine zone), each linking to its full New York regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide New York limits.

2026 regulation year

Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) 2026 — New York Fishing Regulations

New York statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 9, 2026

Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) 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.

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State-level special regulation

NYSDEC marine zone — striped bass slot 28–31 in, 1 / day, Apr 15 – Dec 15; weakfish 16 in min, 1 / day; bluefish no size limit, 5 / day (7 for-hire); fluke (summer flounder) 19 in min (19.5 in Aug 2 – Oct 15), 3 / day, May 4 – Oct 15; trolling restrictions in Western Sound near power-plant outflows; NYSDOH consumption advisory on PCB-listed species
Source: New York special-water list

Per-species rules on Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)

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Marine slot 28–31 in; 1 / day; Apr 15 – Dec 15

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.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's emergency-order feed — check it before any New York trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)?: Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override New York's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass. One of them reads: "NYSDEC marine zone — striped bass slot 28–31 in, 1 / day, Apr 15 – Dec 15; weakfish 16 in min, 1 / day; bluefish no size limit, 5 / day (7 for-hire); fluke (summer flounder) 19 in min (19.5 in Aug 2 – Oct 15), 3 / day, May 4 – Oct 15; trolling restrictions in Western Sound near power-plant outflows; NYSDOH consumption advisory on PCB-listed species." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)?: Yes. Long Island Sound (NY marine zone) is in New York, so a valid New York fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Long Island Sound; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide New York rules.
Do Long Island Sound (NY marine zone)'s special rules replace New York's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. New York's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Long Island Sound by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Long Island Sound?: Striped bass has a water-body-specific rule on Long Island Sound (NY marine zone), each linking to its full New York regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide New York limits.

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