Special Fishing Regulations for Columbia County
- This is a list of exceptions to the General Angling Regulations of New York's Freshwater Fishing Regulations.
- Trout waters where ice fishing is permitted are identified here.
- Where regulations appear in the Method column they pertain to all fishing in the listed water.
| Waters | Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Daily Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River from Troy Dam downstream and all tributaries in this section to the first barrier impassable by fish | black bass | 3rd Sat. in June-Nov 30 | 15" | 5 | |
| Queechy Lake | Trout | All year | 12" | 3 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Kinderhook Creek, Adams Crossing downstream | Trout | April 1-Nov 30 | Any size | 5 |
In addition, the use and possession of baitfish is prohibited in the following waters:
Town of Ancram and Copake - Weed Mines Pond.