NY Collecting Laws
#21
Posted 01 May 2016 - 02:29 PM
There are lots of misconceptions going on and I wanted to clear them up.
Happy Fishing.
#22
Posted 20 July 2019 - 04:56 PM
Hi,
Where can you go see a listing of what is considered proper size? I am assuming they have a list for each species.
Thanks,
César
Edited by Toad Drool, 20 July 2019 - 04:56 PM.
#23
Posted 21 July 2019 - 12:30 PM
NY laws are so restrictive and confusing that it's insane. The way the laws are worded there leave lots of sticky places and vague, gray fuzzy areas of trouble. I am sure it's a nice state to visit with a lot of beautiful areas, but I am glad I don't live there.
#24
Posted 07 April 2023 - 07:25 PM
I know this thread is super old, but I messaged the DEC Dept of Fisheries and got a pretty concrete answer back about keeping NY native fishes in an aquarium.
"If a fish species has a closed season it cannot be possessed in an aquarium. Species that have a year-round open season such as- perch, catfish/bullhead and sunfish (pumpkinseed/bluegill) are legal to keep. Species that have a year round open season, but a minimum length (such as crappie) would have to be over the minimum length to keep in an aquarium."
My follow up question was around any other species of fish that are not on the prohibited list and if I can possess/purchase them from other states. Still waiting to hear back on that one.
Edited by heyderekp, 07 April 2023 - 07:26 PM.
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