Spot Regulations in Delaware (2026)

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

Bag limit

50 per person

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Recreational Spot rules in Delaware

Where: All waters
Bag limit: 1.1 Unless otherwise authorized, it is unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession more than 50 spot per day (a day being 24 hours) from the tidal waters of this State. Any spot taken from the tidal waters of this State that is not immediately returned, without unnecessary injury, to the same waters from which it was taken, is deemed taken and reduced to possession for purposes of this subsection.

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How many spot can I keep in Delaware?

1.1 Unless otherwise authorized, it is unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession more than 50 spot per day (a day being 24 hours) from the tidal waters of this State. Any spot taken from the tidal waters of this State that is not immediately returned, without unnecessary injury, to the same waters from which it was taken, is deemed taken and reduced to possession for purposes of this subsection..

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Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.