Can I Keep?Winter flounder Regulations in Delaware (2026)
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Recreational winter flounder rules in Delaware saltwater, as published by the Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational Winter flounder rules in Delaware
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any winter flounder, ( Pseudopleuronectes americanus ), that measure less than 12 inches, total length.
- Bag limit
- 2.0 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to have in possession more than 2 winter flounder per day (a day being 24 hours) at or between the place where said winter flounder were caught and said recreational fisherman’s personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging.
- Season
- 3.0 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession any winter flounder before 12:01 AM February 11 or after midnight April 10 in any given calendar year.
Commercial rules
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- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any winter flounder, ( Pseudopleuronectes americanus ), that measure less than 12 inches, total length.
- Bag limit
- 4.0 It shall be unlawful for any non-federally licensed commercial fishermen to harvest, land or possess more than 50 pounds of winter flounder per day. Federally licensed commercial fishermen are subject to current federal winter flounder harvest, landing, and possession limits.
Quick answers
What is the winter flounder size limit in Delaware?
1.0 It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any winter flounder, ( Pseudopleuronectes americanus ), that measure less than 12 inches, total length..
How many winter flounder can I keep in Delaware?
2.0 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to have in possession more than 2 winter flounder per day (a day being 24 hours) at or between the place where said winter flounder were caught and said recreational fisherman’s personal abode or temporary or transient place of lodging..
When is winter flounder season in Delaware?
3.0 It shall be unlawful for any recreational fisherman to take and reduce to possession any winter flounder before 12:01 AM February 11 or after midnight April 10 in any given calendar year.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Delaware saltwater license or registry: get one here.