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

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Spanish Mackerel 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
Spanish MackerelOpen all year.Listed open15 fish per angler14"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
15 fish per angler
LISTED MIN SIZE
14 inches
APPLICABILITY
Open all year.
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.