Massachusetts regulations
Fluke (Summer Flounder) Regulations in Massachusetts 2026
Massachusetts fluke season runs May 24 – Sep 23 in 2026. Statewide rules: 5 fish/day, 5 fish, 19″ min size. Sourced from DFW / DMF.
Rules (9)
- Season opens
- May 24
- Season closes
- Sep 23
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 5 fish
- Min size
- 19"
- Min size
- 16.5"
Other Massachusetts fish regulations
Other regulated species in Massachusetts with current rule pages — same DFW / DMF source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)24 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)13 rules
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)12 rules
- Scup (Porgy)10 rules
- Lake Trout8 rules
- White Perch8 rules
- Black Sea Bass6 rules
- Northern Pike4 rules
- Bluefish3 rules
- Largemouth Bass3 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)2 rules
- Yellow Perch2 rules
Also known as
Fluke is also called Fluke (Summer Flounder), Summer Flounder, Summer Flounder (Fluke), summer flounder. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
When is Fluke season in Massachusetts?
Fluke season in Massachusetts runs from May 24 to Sep 23 per DFW / DMF.
What is the size limit for Fluke in Massachusetts?
Minimum size for Fluke in Massachusetts is 17.5 inches in Private And For-Hire Vessel, per DFW / DMF. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Fluke in Massachusetts?
Daily bag limit for Fluke in Massachusetts is 5 fish in Shore Based, per DFW / DMF.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MASW_SHOW_LR.pdf
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/recreational-saltwater-fishing-regulations
- https://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/fishing