Atlantic Cutlassfish regulations in Delaware

Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Atlantic Cutlassfish 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 cutlassfish

Species of fish

The largehead hairtail or beltfish is a member of the cutlassfish family, Trichiuridae. This common to abundant species is found in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world. The taxonomy is not fully resolved, and the Atlantic, East Pacific and Northwest Pacific populations are also known as Atlantic cutlassfish, Pacific cutlassfish, respectively. This predatory, elongated fish supports major fisheries.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Cutlassfish in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

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

No daily limit.

When is Atlantic Cutlassfish season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Cutlassfish a keeper today?

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