Can I Keep?Monkfish (goosefish) Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational monkfish (goosefish) 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
17" or 11" tail length
Bag limit
No limit
Season
All year
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Recreational Monkfish (goosefish) rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 17" or 11" tail length
- Bag limit
- No limit
- Possession
- No limit
- 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
- 17" TL 11" tail length+
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: No more than 25% of the total weight of monkfish landed per trip may be monkfish livers
- Season
- All year
Quick answers
What is the monkfish (goosefish) size limit in New York?
17" or 11" tail length.
How many monkfish (goosefish) can I keep in New York?
No limit.
When is monkfish (goosefish) 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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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.