Can I Keep?Winter Flounder Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational winter flounder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Minimum length: 12 inches | Daily creel limit: 2 fish per angler | Open Season: Open April 1 - December 31 |
| Delaware | 12 in minimum | 2 per person | 3.0 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and… |
| Maine | Minimum size 12 inches. | 8 fish per angler per day. | — |
| Massachusetts (3 rules) | Min: 12" | 8 fish | Year Round |
| New Hampshire | 12 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits) | 8 per person | — |
| New Jersey | 12 inches | 2 fish at 12 inches | Mar 1 – Dec 31 |
| New York | 12" | 2 | April 1 - May 30 |