New York state waters, out to 3 miles
NY Bight region shown; Long Island Sound region is Apr 1-30 (2 fish) and Oct 11-Dec 9 (3 fish).
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Blunt-headed wrasse in charcoal mottle; rubbery lips, crushing teeth. More on the tautog page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tautog in New York?
16". Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tautog can you keep in New York?
2 (April); 4 (fall, NY Bight).
When is tautog season in New York?
Apr 1-30 and Oct 15 - Dec 22 (NY Bight). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
What is the New York record tautog?
22 lb 8 oz (2014).
How current is this New York tautog 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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