Can I Keep?Summer flounder Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational summer flounder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware (2 rules) | 16 in minimum | 4 per person | January 1 through May 31 (size-limit period) |
| Maine | Minimum size 20 inches | 2 fish per angler per day | — |
| Massachusetts (2 rules) | Min: 17.5" | 5 fish | May 24 - Sep 23 |
| New Hampshire | 15 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits) | — | — |
| Virginia (3 rules) | 16 in minimum | 4 per person | A. The recreational fishing season for any tidal waters of Virginia… |