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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

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Scup (Porgy) regulations

New York · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected New York saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCENY DEC saltwater fishing regulations ↗UPDATED MAY 12, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The NY DEC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Scup (Porgy)Minimum size is 9.5 inches for shore-based anglers and 11 inches for vessel-based anglers. Party/charter boat anglers have 30 fish May 1-August 31, 40 fish September 1-October 31, and 30 fish November 1-December 31; a dated original fare receipt is required when a party/charter customer possesses more than 30 scup during September 1-October 31. · Listed season windows: May 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 30 fish listedListed open30 fish per angler9.5"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
30 fish per angler
LISTED MIN SIZE
9.5 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • May 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 30 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
Minimum size is 9.5 inches for shore-based anglers and 11 inches for vessel-based anglers. Party/charter boat anglers have 30 fish May 1-August 31, 40 fish September 1-October 31, and 30 fish November 1-December 31; a dated original fare receipt is required when a party/charter customer possesses more than 30 scup during September 1-October 31.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
NYSDEC Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations, Saltwater Fishing Limits table

UPDATED May 12, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

NY DEC saltwater fishing regulations ↗

The NY DEC page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.