Yellowtail Flounder regulations in New York

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A yellowtail flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with no daily limit.

Yellowtail Flounder size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
NY Marine & Coastal District	Open year-round	13 inch minimum	No daily limit

Exact NYSDEC wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 13"
Limit: No limit
statewide — as printed: “Yellowtail flounder 13" No limit All year”

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

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About the yellowtail flounder

Species of fish

The yellowtail flounder, also known as the rusty dab, is a species of flatfish in the family Pleuronectidae. Reaching 56 cm (22 in) in length, it has reddish brown upperparts, pale underparts and yellow fins. Both its eyes are on the right (upper) side of its body. Found in the western North Atlantic, it has been fished commercially by North American fisheries for food. A victim of overfishing, the yellowtail flounder is categorized as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Yellowtail Flounder in New York?

13 inch minimum in New York state waters.

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

No daily limit.

When is Yellowtail Flounder season in New York?

Open year-round.

Is my Yellowtail Flounder a keeper today?

A yellowtail flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with no daily limit.