Summer Flounder regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? The summer flounder season is closed today. It is open May 4 – October 15.

Summer Flounder size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NY Marine & Coastal District	May 4 – October 15	19 inch minimum (May 4 – August 1); 19.5 inch minimum (August 2 – October 15)	3 per person per day

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: May 4 - Aug 1 (19"); Aug 2 - Oct 15 (19.5")
Size: 19" May 4 - Aug 1; 19.5" Aug 2 - Oct 15
Limit: 3
statewide — as printed: “Summer flounder (fluke) 19" / 19.5" 3 May 4 - Aug 1 / Aug 2 - Oct 15”

Source: NYSDEC, 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 York?

19 inch minimum (May 4 – August 1); 19.5 inch minimum (August 2 – October 15) in New York state waters.

How many Summer Flounder can you keep per day in New York?

3 per person per day.

When is Summer Flounder season in New York?

May 4 – October 15.

Is my Summer Flounder a keeper today?

The summer flounder season is closed today. It is open May 4 – October 15.