Can I Keep?American Shad Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational american shad size limits, bag limits and seasons in 8 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Minimum length: None | 6 per person | Open Season: Open Year Round |
| Delaware | — | 2 per person | — |
| Maine | No minimum size | a person may take or possess only 2 fish per day | — |
| Maryland | — | — | (1) A person may not catch, offer for sale, purchase, or possess any… |
| Massachusetts (2 rules) | No Limit | 3 fish | Year Round |
| New York | No possession | No possession allowed | No possession allowed |
| North Carolina | None | — | — |
| Virginia | — | No harvest (0) | — |