Quickly determine if you can keep a fish with this app. It uses your location or manual selection to show specific size limits, bag limits, seasons, and gear restrictions for New York fishing zones. It also provides information on licenses, permits, and baitfish.
1.1
August 21, 2026
- Updated all regulation data - Added date-aware seasonal limits for Catch Check and regulation cards. - Expanded coverage for Lake Whitefish, Tiger Muskellunge, Great Lakes Muskellunge, and Tidal Hudson Black Bass. - Improved species search, water-type filters, empty states, and quick picks. - Refined fishing-zone selection and license guidance. - Improved disclaimer messaging and accessibility throughout the app.
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Fish Right NY provides instant verdicts on whether you can keep a fish based on species, length, and quantity. It also offers GPS-enabled zone detection, manual zone selection, species search with detailed limits, and information on licenses, permits, and baitfish.
Yes, all fishing regulations are included within the app, allowing it to work completely offline. You do not need an internet signal to access any of its features, making it convenient for use at boat ramps or remote fishing locations.
Fish Right NY uses your device's GPS to automatically detect your fishing zone, whether it's freshwater, saltwater, or Long Island. If GPS is unavailable, you can manually select your zone in just two taps.
For each regulated species in your zone, Fish Right NY displays size limits, bag limits, open seasons, and gear restrictions. It also offers a catch checker where you can input species, length, and quantity for an instant legal or illegal verdict.
Yes, the app simplifies complex regulations, making it easy for both new and experienced anglers to understand and follow New York's fishing rules. It provides clear information on what licenses and permits are needed.
The app was last updated on August 21, 2026, to version 1.1. While specific update frequency for regulations isn't detailed, the app is maintained by its developer.
Fish Right NY is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
Fish Right NY is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or tracking involved.
