Can I Keep?Black drum Regulations in Delaware (2026)
Pogonias cromis
Recreational black drum rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
16 in minimum
Bag limit
3 per person
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Recreational Black drum rules in Delaware
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 1.0 Size limit It shall be unlawful for a person to possess a black drum (Pogonias cromis) that measures less than sixteen (16) inches, total length.
- Bag limit
- 2.1 It shall be unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession more than three (3) black drum per day (a day being 24 hours).
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 1.0 Size limit It shall be unlawful for a person to possess a black drum (Pogonias cromis) that measures less than sixteen (16) inches, total length.
- Bag limit
- 2.2 It shall be unlawful for a commercial fisherman or a vessel, regardless of the number of licensed commercial fishermen onboard that vessel, to possess or land more than 10,000 pounds of black drum in any one (1) day.
- 3.0 Landing Limit It shall be unlawful for a commercial fisherman to sell, trade or barter or attempt to sell, trade or barter black drum or parts of black drum after a date when the Department has determined or projected that 65,000 pounds of black drum have been or will be landed in this State by the commercial fishery in a calendar year.
- 4.0 Dealer limit It shall be unlawful for a food fish dealer to accept from a commercial fisherman or a vessel more than 10,000 pounds of black drum in any one (1) day.
Quick answers
What is the black drum size limit in Delaware?
1.0 Size limit It shall be unlawful for a person to possess a black drum (Pogonias cromis) that measures less than sixteen (16) inches, total length..
How many black drum can I keep in Delaware?
2.1 It shall be unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession more than three (3) black drum per day (a day being 24 hours)..
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Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.