New York State Record Striped Bass: 60 lb
The New York state record striped bass weighed 60 lb and measured 53.4 inches. It was caught in 2014 from Hudson River in Orange County by Eric Lester, and the New York DEC still recognizes it as the state mark 12 years later.
Where the record came from
The record came from Hudson River in Orange County. We don't carry a water-quality grade for it: our index covers standing lakes with enough EPA Water Quality Portal samples to score, which leaves out rivers and tributaries, Great Lakes water, and smaller ponds that are rarely sampled. Browse the New York lakes we do grade instead.
Striped Bass records by state
New York ranks 2 of 5 among the states in our index for record striped bass. Missouri holds the heaviest at 65 lb 2 oz, set in 2015.
| # | State | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | 65 lb 2 oz | 2015 | Bull Shoals Lake |
| 2 | New York (this page) | 60 lb | 2014 | Hudson River |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 53 lb 13 oz | 1989 | Delaware River |
| 4 | Indiana | 40 lb 3 oz | 2023 | Blue River |
| 5 | Illinois | 31 lb 7 oz | 1994 | Sangchris Lake |
Each figure comes from that state's own fisheries agency. Agencies differ on what they certify — some recognize catch-and-release length records alongside weight — so treat this as a comparison of standing certified weights, not a single national list.
How it ranks inside New York
1 of New York's 20 standing records are heavier than the 60 lb striped bass — unsurprising, since record weight tracks species size more than anything about the water. 12 New York records have stood longer, the striped bass mark dating to 2014.