New York state waters, out to 3 miles
Shore anglers 9.5 in minimum, vessel-based 11 in; party/charter bonus limit requires dated fare receipt.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Federal coastwide measures; state rules may differ inside 3 miles.
NOAA GARFO / MAFMC 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
New York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Small northern porgy; dusky fins, concave forehead. More on the scup page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for scup in New York?
9.5 in shore / 11 in vessel. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many scup can you keep in New York?
30 (party/charter: 40 Sept 1-Oct 31).
When is scup season in New York?
May 1 - Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the New York record scup?
6 lb 4 oz (1978).
How current is this New York scup rule?
Source: NY DEC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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