Can I Keep?American shad Regulations in Delaware (2026)
Recreational american shad rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
2 per person
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Recreational American shad rules in Delaware
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- 1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person who does not have a valid commercial foodfishing license to have in possession more than 2 American shad and more than 10 hickory shad at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or transient place of lodging.
- Possession
- 1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person who does not have a valid commercial foodfishing license to have in possession more than 2 American shad and more than 10 hickory shad at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or transient place of lodging.
- 2.0 It shall be unlawful for any person to take and reduce to possession any American shad or hickory shad from the Nanticoke River or its tributaries.
Quick answers
How many american shad can I keep in Delaware?
1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person who does not have a valid commercial foodfishing license to have in possession more than 2 American shad and more than 10 hickory shad at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or transient place of lodging..
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Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.