SlotGaugeCheck a catchSummer Flounder regulations in New Jersey
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Summer Flounder size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All waters except Delaware Bay and IBSP | May 4 – September 25 | 18 inch minimum | 3 per person per day |
| Delaware Bay & tributaries | May 4 – September 25 | 17 inch minimum | 3 per person per day |
| Island Beach State Park, shore fishing | May 4 – September 25 | 16 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/newjersey/fishing/saltwater/state-size-possession-limits
- One legal fluke per day may be filleted for bait; keep the rack intact.
Exact NJDEP Fish & Wildlife wording
- Season
- May 4–Sept 25
- Size
- 18"
- Limit
- 3
- All waters except those below — as printed
- “SUMMER FLOUNDER (FLUKE) | All waters except those mentioned below | May 4–Sept 25 | 18" | 3”
- Delaware Bay & tributaries — as printed
- “Delaware Bay & tributaries | May 4–Sept 25 | 17" | 3”
- Island Beach State Park, shore fishing — as printed
- “Island Beach State Park, shore fishing | May 4–Sept 25 | 16" | 2”
Source: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the summer flounder
Species of fish
The summer flounder or fluke is a marine flatfish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of the United States and Canada. It is especially abundant in waters from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Summer Flounder in New Jersey?
18 inch minimum in New Jersey state waters.
How many Summer Flounder can you keep per day in New Jersey?
3 per person per day.
When is Summer Flounder season in New Jersey?
May 4 – September 25.
Is my Summer Flounder a keeper today?
The summer flounder season is closed today. It is open May 4 – September 25.