Can I Keep?Monkfish (goosefish) Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational monkfish (goosefish) size limits, bag limits and seasons in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 17" or 11" tail length | No limit | All year |
| Rhode Island | 17" whole; 11" tail | 50 lbs tails/day or 166 lbs whole/day | 1/1 - 12/31 |
| Virginia | — | A. It shall be unlawful for any person to take, harvest or possess… | — |