Cobia regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A cobia is a keeper today if it measures at least 43 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Cobia size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NY Marine & Coastal District	Open year-round	43 inch minimum	1 per angler; max 2 per vessel

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 43"
Limit: Fishing from shore: 1 per angler; from vessel: 1 per angler and a maximum of 2 per vessel
statewide — as printed: “Cobia 43" Fishing from shore: 1 per angler; Fishing from vessel: 1 per angler and a maximum of 2 per vessel All year”

Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the cobia

Species of ray-finned fish

The cobia is a species of marine carangiform ray-finned fish, the only extant representative of the genus Rachycentron and the family Rachycentridae. Its other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, codfish, and black bonito.

Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Cobia in New York?

43 inch minimum in New York state waters.

How many Cobia can you keep per day in New York?

1 per angler; max 2 per vessel.

When is Cobia season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Cobia a keeper today?

A cobia is a keeper today if it measures at least 43 inches, with a daily limit of 1.