Can I Keep?Spiny dogfish Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational spiny dogfish size limits, bag limits and seasons in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (5 rules) | 5 per day, 5 in possession, no size limit, harvest record is NOT… | 5 per person | The salt water sport fishing season is open year-round for all… |
| Massachusetts (2 rules) | No Limit | No Limit | Year Round |
| New Hampshire | — | — | (c) The open season for taking dogfish in state waters shall be July… |
| New York | No size limit | Any number | — |
| North Carolina | None | None | — |