2025 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey

The New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network will be kicking off the 2025 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey on May 10, 2025. This survey takes place around the nighttime high tides during the full and new moons in May and June. Thirty sites are monitored throughout the marine district. During each survey night, participants help count and tag horseshoe crabs and can observe horseshoe crabs spawning on our beaches. If you are interested in participating, visit the Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network website to find out how to get involved!

Recreational Scup (Porgy) Season Begins

Scup (Porgy)
Shore Based Anglers Minimum Size: 9.5″
Vessel Based Anglers Minimum Size: 11″
Possession Limit: 30 Fish
Open Season: May 1 – Dec. 31

Scup (Porgy) Party/Charter Boat AnglersMinimum Size Limit: 11″
Possession Limit: 30/40/30
Open Season: May 1 –  Aug 31/ Sept. 1 – Oct. 31/ Nov. 1 – Dec. 31

Scup Image Courtesy of ASMFC

Recreational Summer Flounder Season Begins

Summer Flounder
Minimum Size: 19″ / 19.5″
Possession Limit: 3 Fish
Season: May 4 – Aug. 1 / Aug. 2 – Oct. 15

Summer Flounder Image Courtesy of ASMFC

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