As part of a new regional management approach for summer flounder (fluke) approved by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) in February, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has adopted emergency regulations to significantly enhance opportunities for New York anglers to catch and keep fluke from coastal waters. The 2014 fluke season is now set to open on May 17th with a five fish bag and 18-inch size limit. This year's fluke season is open for 128 days, coming to a close at the end of the day on September 21st. NYDEC has updated their
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