Part 40, Section 1 - Marine Fish - Open Seasons, Size and Catch Limits (Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass) - Express Terms Adopted July 22, 2009
Express Terms
Existing Subdivision 40.1 (f) of 6 NYCRR is amended to read as follows: Species Striped bass through Atlantic cod remain the same. Species Summer flounder is amended to read as follows:
40.1 (f) Table A - Recreational Fishing.
| Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer flounder | May 15 - [Sept 1] June 15, July 3 - Aug 17 | [20.5] 21" TL | [4] 2 |
Species Yellowtail flounder through Scup (porgy) all other anglers remains the same. Black sea bass is amended to read as follows:
| Species | Open Season | Minimum Length | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black sea bass | All year | [12] 12.5" TL | 25 |
Species American shad through Prohibited sharks remains the same.

