Atlantic Bonito regulations in Delaware

Tunas · Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Bonito has no size limit today, with no daily limit.

Atlantic Bonito size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
State waters	Open year-round	No size limit	No daily limit

Exact DNREC wording

Season: Open Year-Round
Size: No Size Limit
Limit: No Limit

Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).

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About the atlantic bonito

Species of fish

The Atlantic bonito is a large mackerel-like fish of the family Scombridae. It is common in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea, where it is an important commercial and game fish.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Bonito in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Atlantic Bonito can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Atlantic Bonito season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Bonito a keeper today?

Atlantic Bonito has no size limit today, with no daily limit.