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Fishing regulations at Cutchogue Harbor, NY
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Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Scup as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Exceptions to regulations:
- Shore anglers: minimum size = 9.5-inches total length
- Anglers aboard licensed party/charter boats: Sept 1 - Oct 31: bag limit 40 scup per person
A party/charter boat customer who lands and possesses more than 30 scup must obtain a dated original fare receipt from the licensed vessel.
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FAQ about Cutchogue Harbor fishing
- Scup - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @charles-schulz reported a nice Northern puffer.
- @michaelfedor reported a nice Scup.
- @michaelfedor reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
- @owinter reported a nice Bluefish.
- @owinter reported a nice Bluefish.
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