Can I Keep?Cobia Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational cobia size limits, bag limits and seasons in 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 43 in minimum | 1 per person | — |
| Florida (2 rules) | Minimum Size Limit: 36” fork length | Daily Bag Limit: 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | — |
| Georgia | 36" FL | 1 per angler, maximum 6 per boat | March 1 - Oct. 31 |
| Louisiana | 36 inches minimum fork length | One per person and no more than two per vessel per day | Open year-round in state waters |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 36 FL | Number of fish bag/possession: 2 | — |
| New Jersey | 43" Total Length | Bag Limit: 1 fish per person | Year-Round |
| New York | 43" | Fishing from shore: 1 per angler Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler… | All year |
| North Carolina | 36 in minimum | 1 per person | The season for the recreational harvest of cobia will be May 1, 2026… |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 36-inch FL | 1 per person | May 1 to May 31 in state waters south of 032° 31.0’ N latitude… |
| Texas | Min Length: 40 inches; Max Length: No limit | 1 | — |
| Virginia | 43 in minimum | 1 per person | B. It shall be unlawful for any person fishing recreationally to… |