Blackfish, striped bass and black sea bass

Captree, NY

4 reports from 4 sources in and around Captree. Blackfish showed up in 3 of them.

blackfishstriped bassblack sea bass

Gold: in season in New York today.

Who reported what

Captree Bait and Tackle
Bait & tackle
blackfishstriped bass
Read the report in The Fisherman
Captree Fishfinder IIParty boat
striped bass
Visit Captree Fishfinder II 516-287-3704 Read the report in The Fisherman
King Cod VII
Party boat
blackfishblack sea bass
Read the report in The Fisherman
Laura Lee FleetParty boat
striped basseelbunkerblackfish
Visit Laura Lee Fleet 631-661-1867 Read the report in The Fisherman

Compiled from public trip reports. We list the boat, the date and the fish each source names, and link to the original for everything else. Nothing here is a catch guarantee: call the boat before you drive out.

Keeping fish? Today's New York limits

Species	Today	Minimum size	Limit	Season
Striped bassInline circle hooks are required when fishing with bait.	Open	Slot: 28"–31"	1	April 15–Dec. 15
Blackfish (tautog)NY Bight Region limits. Long Island Sound has its own tautog rules.	Open	16"	4	April 1–30; Oct. 15–Dec. 22
Black sea bass	Open	16"	6	May 16–Dec. 31

From NYSDEC's saltwater regulations (rules last changed May 12, 2026; we checked them on November 4, 2026). This is a summary, not legal advice. Other states and federal waters have their own rules. Check NYSDEC before you keep a fish.