Spanish Mackerel regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 14 inches, with a daily limit of 15.

Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NY Marine & Coastal District	Open year-round	14 inch minimum	15 per person per day

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 14"
Limit: 15
statewide — as printed: “Spanish mackerel 14" 15 All year”

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

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About the spanish mackerel

Species of fish

The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in New York?

14 inch minimum in New York state waters.

How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in New York?

15 per person per day.

When is Spanish Mackerel season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?

A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 14 inches, with a daily limit of 15.