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Eel, American

Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

New York State Waters

Edibility:

May contain elevated mercury levels.

Synonyms:

Anguilla rostrata
Open season all year.
For anglers aboard a licensed party/charter boat bag limit is increased to 50 American eel per person.
Possession prohibited in New York City: Harlem River, East River, and Hudson River north to Troy Dam), except 25 American eels 9-14 inches may be possessed for use as bait only.
OpenSeasons
25Bag Limit
9"Min Size
Total LengthMeasurement