New York · public marine

New York saltwater — free registry, different seasons than NJ

DEC runs a free marine registry like New Jersey, not a Florida paid license. Printed 2026 fluke, sea bass, and tautog windows are not the NJ Attention Anglers sheet. Named NY wreck GPS waits on an official coordinate publication.

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New York saltwater seasons and marine registry — 2026 DEC table

New York requires a free Recreational Marine Fishing Registry for anglers 16+ in the Marine and Coastal District. DEC last changed recreational limits on May 12, 2026. This is a keep-window copy, not a bite forecast.

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