Special Fishing Regulations for Rensselaer 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.
- In some cases, you will be referred to the regulations tables for major resource blocks (Great Lakes, Finger Lakes, Lake Champlain, Border Waters, New York City Reservoirs).
| 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 | |
| Glass Lake | Kokanee | All year | Any size | 10 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Glass Lake | Trout | All year | 12" | 3 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Hoosic River, Little Hoosic River | Trout | April 1-Oct 15 | 9" | 5 | |
| Kinderhook Creek, Adams Crossing downstream | Trout | April 1-Nov 30 | Any size | 5 | |
| Hudson River from Troy Dam upstream to Bakers Falls in the Village of Hudson Falls and tributaries in this section to first barrier impassable by fish, Mohawk River below Route 32 bridge | All species | For all species, all year: Catch and Release Fishing Only. All fish shall be returned to the water immediately. Bait fish listed under "Additional General Rules, Regulations and Information" may be possessed for use as fish bait. Use of tip-ups is permitted. |
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| Hudson River upstream of Lock C-4 and its associated dam, near Stillwater, NY | Use or possession of alewife or blueback herring prohibited | ||||
| Second Pond, Long Pond, Shaver Pond | Trout | All year | 12" | 3 | Ice fishing permitted |
| Tomhannock Reservoir | Ice Fishing Season Jan 1-March 15, daylight hours only. Fishing by permit only (available from City of Troy) | ||||
| Dunham Reservoir, Burden Reservoir (Burden Lake) | Walleye | 1st Sat. in May-March 15 | 18" | 3 | Ice fishing permitted |


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