Can I Keep?Bluefish Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational bluefish size limits, bag limits and seasons in 12 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 (2 rules) | Minimum length: None | 5 per person | Open Season: Open Year Round |
| Delaware | — | 1.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any… | — |
| Florida (3 rules) | Minimum size limit: 12" fork length | 3 per person | — |
| Georgia | 12" FL | 15 | May 1 - Feb. 28 annually |
| Maine | No minimum size. | 5 fish per angler per day. | — |
| Massachusetts (3 rules) | No Limit | 5 fish | Year Round |
| New Hampshire (2 rules) | — | 5 per person | — |
| New Jersey | — | Private/Shore Angler – 5 fish; For-Hire Vessel – 7 fish | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| North Carolina | None | 5/Day | — |
| Rhode Island (2 rules) | No minimum | 5 fish/person/day | 1/1 - 12/31 |
| South Carolina | — | 5 per person per day (7 per person in the for-hire fishery) | — |
| Virginia | — | 5 per person | — |