Can I Keep?Cobia Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational cobia rules in New York saltwater, as published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
43"
Bag limit
Fishing from shore: 1 per angler Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler…
Season
All year
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Recreational Cobia rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 43"
- Bag limit
- Fishing from shore: 1 per angler Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler and a maximum of 2 per vessel
- Possession
- Fishing from shore: 1 per angler Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler and a maximum of 2 per vessel
- Season
- All year
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 37" TL
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: 2 per vessel
- Season
- All year
Quick answers
What is the cobia size limit in New York?
43".
How many cobia can I keep in New York?
Fishing from shore: 1 per angler Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler and a maximum of 2 per vessel.
When is cobia season in New York?
All year. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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- Atlantic menhaden
- Atlantic sharpnose shark
- Blacktip shark
- Blue crab
- Blue shark
- Bluefish (including "snappers")
- Bonnethead shark
- Bull shark
- Common thresher shark
- Finetooth shark
- Great hammerhead shark
- King mackerel
- Lemon shark
- Nurse shark
- Porbeagle shark
- Prohibited sharks
- Scalloped hammerhead shark
All New York saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Most anglers need a New York saltwater license or registry: get one here.