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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9.5 inches, with a daily limit of 30.
Scup size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Marine & Coastal District | May 1 – December 31 | 9.5 inch minimum | 30 per person per day |
Exact NYSDEC wording
- Season
- May 1 - Dec 31
- Size
- Shore-based anglers: 9.5"; Vessel-based anglers: 11"
- Limit
- 30 (party/charter: 40 Sept 1 - Oct 31)
- statewide — as printed
- “Scup (Porgy) Shore-based anglers: 9.5" Vessel-based anglers: 11" 30 May 1 - Dec 31; PARTY/CHARTER BOAT ANGLERS 11" 30 May 1 - Aug 31, 40 Sept 1 - Oct 31, 30 Nov 1 - Dec 31”
Source: NYSDEC, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the scup
Species of fish
The scup is a fish that occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Scup in New York?
9.5 inch minimum in New York state waters.
How many Scup can you keep per day in New York?
30 per person per day.
When is Scup season in New York?
May 1 – December 31.
Is my Scup a keeper today?
A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9.5 inches, with a daily limit of 30.