Winter Flounder in New York
Where winter flounder swim in New York, and what to keep.
- 2; minimum 12"limit
- 7.22 lbsrecord
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What New York anglers should know about winter flounder
winter flounder belongs to the marine group in New York, and the 2026 tables carry it in 1 rule table. Under marine and coastal district: 2; minimum 12″, with the season set at apr 1 – may 30.
The 1997 catch of 7.22 lbs on a water DEC does not print remains the state best.
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| Rule table | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Coastal District | Marine and Coastal District | 2; minimum 12" | Apr 1 – May 30 |
DEC saltwater regulations page (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), read October 24, 2026; figures checked twice on October 25, 2026.
The winter flounder mark New York anglers chase
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Flounder | 7.22 lbs | Jack Cohen | not printed | June 29, 1997 |
DEC state record fish table, DEC Marine Recreational Angler Records Program table (no as-of date printed; latest record 9/24/2025); retrieved October 24, 2026.
Neighbors of winter flounder among New York species
- Summer Floundermarine
- Black Sea Bassmarine
- Scupmarine
- Tautogmarine
- Bluefishmarine
- Weakfishmarine
- Atlantic Codmarine
- Pollockmarine
- Blue Crabmarine
Pictures of fishing water around Winter Flounder
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Catching Winter flounder in the Empire State: answers
What is the New York bag limit on winter flounder?
2; minimum 12" under marine and coastal district, season apr 1 – may 30; other tables set their own figures.
Where was the record winter flounder caught in New York?
7.22 lbs from a water DEC does not print, caught by Jack Cohen (June 29, 1997).
What New York water is a good bet for winter flounder?
No water page names it.
Where are winter flounder stocked in New York?
Not on the DEC stocking lists for 2023 to 2026.
What kind of fish is winter flounder for DEC?
Marine on the DEC list.
When is winter flounder season open in New York?
Apr 1 – May 30 under marine and coastal district.
Do I need a license to fish for winter flounder?
Anglers 16 and older who fish for saltwater species, or for migratory fish of the sea, enroll in the free DEC Recreational Marine Fishing Registry instead of buying a license; freshwater fishing takes the DEC license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident).
How current are the winter flounder rules here?
From the 2026 DEC regulation pages and the state record table, read October 24, 2026 and checked again October 25, 2026.
Find winter flounder near you
Every listed lake and stream has its own page here.