REGULATIONS / NEW YORK
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.
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
Summer Flounder (Fluke)Minimum size is 19 inches May 4-August 1 and 19.5 inches August 2-October 15. The DEC table states no maximum size limit. · Listed season windows: May 4, 2026 through Aug 1, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Aug 2, 2026 through Oct 15, 2026 · 3 fish listedListed open3 fish per angler19"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 3 fish per angler
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 19 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 4, 2026 through Aug 1, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- Aug 2, 2026 through Oct 15, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Minimum size is 19 inches May 4-August 1 and 19.5 inches August 2-October 15. The DEC table states no maximum size limit.
- 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.