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Cods · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Atlantic Cod has no size limit today, with no daily limit.
Atlantic Cod size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | 22 inch minimum | 9 per person per day |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)22 inch minimum (total length) in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Limit
- No Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)9 in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the atlantic cod
Species of fish
The Atlantic cod is a fish of the family Gadidae, widely consumed by humans. It is also commercially known as cod or codling.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Atlantic Cod in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Atlantic Cod can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Atlantic Cod season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Atlantic Cod a keeper today?
Atlantic Cod has no size limit today, with no daily limit.