Can I Keep?Summer flounder (fluke) Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational summer flounder (fluke) 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
19" 19.5"
Bag limit
3
Season
May 4 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Oct 15
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Recreational Summer flounder (fluke) rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 19" 19.5"
- Bag limit
- 3
- Possession
- 3
- Season
- May 4 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Oct 15
- Summer flounder may not have heads or tails removed or be otherwise cleaned, cut, filleted, or skinned until brought to shore, with the following exception: the white side fillet or white skin only of a legal size fluke may be removed to use as bait. The carcass of the fluke with dark side completely intact must be retained for inspection of size limit and counts against the possession limit.
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Quick answers
What is the summer flounder (fluke) size limit in New York?
19" 19.5".
How many summer flounder (fluke) can I keep in New York?
3.
When is summer flounder (fluke) season in New York?
May 4 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Oct 15. 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.