Spanish mackerel Regulations in Delaware (2026)

Scomberomorus maculatus

Recreational spanish mackerel rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit

14 in minimum

Bag limit

15 per person

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Recreational Spanish mackerel rules in Delaware

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 1.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess any Spanish mackerel, ( Scomberomorus maculatus ), that measure less than fourteen (14) inches total length.
Bag limit: 2.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any recreational finfisherman to have in possession more than fifteen (15) Spanish mackerel at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging.

3.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any recreational finfisherman to possess any Spanish mackerel at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging without the head and fins intact.

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What is the spanish mackerel size limit in Delaware?

1.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess any Spanish mackerel, ( Scomberomorus maculatus ), that measure less than fourteen (14) inches total length..

How many spanish mackerel can I keep in Delaware?

2.0 Unless otherwise authorized, it shall be unlawful for any recreational finfisherman to have in possession more than fifteen (15) Spanish mackerel at or between the place caught and his/her personal abode or temporary 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.