Can I Keep?Scup Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational scup size limits, bag limits and seasons in 7 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 | 9 in minimum | 30 per person | — |
| Maryland | 8 in minimum | 50 per person | — |
| Massachusetts (3 rules) | Min: 11" | 30 fish | May 1 - Dec 31 |
| New Jersey | 10" minimum | 30 fish | January 1 – June 30 September 1 – December 31 |
| North Carolina | 9" TL | 30/Day | — |
| Rhode Island (3 rules) | 9.5" | 30 fish/person/day | 5/1 - 12/31 |
| Virginia | 9 in minimum | 30 per person | — |