Can I Keep?Weakfish Regulations in New York (2026)
Recreational weakfish 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
16" 10" filleted 12" dressed
Bag limit
1
Season
All year
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Recreational Weakfish rules in New York
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 16" 10" filleted 12" dressed
- Bag limit
- 1
- Possession
- 1
- Season
- All year
- The fillet length is the longest straight line measurement from end to end of any fleshy side portion of the fish cut lengthwise away from the backbone, which must have the skin intact, laid flat on the measuring device.
- Dressed length is the longest straight line measurement from the most anterior portion of the fish, with the head removed, to the longest lobe of the caudal fin(tail), with the caudal fin intact and with the lobes squeezed together, laid flat on the measuring device.
- Regulations were last changed on May 12, 2026 and are subject to change at any time.
Commercial rules
Show 2 commercial rules
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 16" TL
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: 100 pounds
- Season
- Hook & Line: April 1 - June 24 & August 28 - November 15
- Hook & Line
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 16" TL
- Bag limit
- Trip limit: 100 pounds June 25 - August 27 & November 16 - March 31: No more than 100 pounds, per vessel, in the round***, and if at least an equal poundage of other food fish species caught during the same trip is on board the vessel
- Season
- All other gear: April 1 - June 24 & August 28 - November 15
- All other gear
Quick answers
What is the weakfish size limit in New York?
16" 10" filleted 12" dressed.
How many weakfish can I keep in New York?
1.
When is weakfish 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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More inshore in New York
- American Eel
- American shad
- Anadromous river herring (alewife and blueback herring)
- Hickory Shad
- Red drum
- Striped Bass
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.