Fish Right NY

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Fish Right NY is the simplest way for New York anglers to look up fishing regulations, check if a catch is legal, and stay on the right side of the rules — all without a subscription, an account, or giving up a single byte of your data. No sign-up. No subscription. No tracking. Ever. The app is designed to get you answers in seconds, not minutes. Pick your zone, search your species, and see exactly what the rules are — clean, plain-language, no legal jargon. KNOW YOUR ZONE Automatically detects your fishing environment via GPS — freshwater, saltwater, or Long Island — so the right regulations are always front and center. No signal? Pick your zone manually in seconds. CATCH CHECKER Not sure if that fish is a keeper? Enter the species, length, and quantity. The Catch Checker cross-references current NY regulations and gives you an instant LEGAL or ILLEGAL verdict with the exact rule that applies. SPECIES SEARCH Browse and search the full list of regulated species for your zone. Size limits, bag limits, seasons, and gear restrictions — all at a glance. LICENSES & PERMITS Quick-reference guide to NY fishing license requirements, freshwater and marine, including when you need one and where to get it. BAITFISH QUICK-REFERENCE A dedicated guide for common NY bait species — regulations, restrictions, and important notes in one place. WORKS OFFLINE All regulation data is bundled with the app. No internet connection needed on the water. Built by a NY angler, for NY anglers.