Can I Keep?Summer Flounder (Fluke) Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational summer flounder (fluke) size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 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 (3 rules) | Open Season:May 4 - August 1; 19 inch minimum length | Daily creel limit: 3 fish per angler | Open Season:May 4 - August 1; 19 inch minimum length |
| New Jersey (3 rules) | 18 inches | 3 fish at 18 inches | May 4 – Sept 25 |
| New York | 19" 19.5" | 3 | May 4 - Aug 1 Aug 2 - Oct 15 |
| Rhode Island | 19" | 6 fish/person/day | 4/1 - 12/31 |