Weakfish regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 16 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Weakfish size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NY Marine & Coastal District	Open year-round	16 inch minimum	1 per person per day

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 16" (10" filleted, 12" dressed)
Limit: 1
statewide — as printed: “Weakfish 16", 10" filleted, 12" dressed 1 All year”

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

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About the weakfish

Genus of fishes

Cynoscion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family, Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. These fish are found off the coasts of North and South America in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Many fish in this genus have been given the common name weakfish.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Weakfish in New York?

16 inch minimum in New York state waters.

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

1 per person per day.

When is Weakfish season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Weakfish a keeper today?

A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 16 inches, with a daily limit of 1.