SlotGaugeCheck a catchAtlantic Mackerel regulations in Delaware
Mackerels · Saltwater · 2026 season
Atlantic Mackerel 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 mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic mackerel, also known as Boston mackerel, Norwegian mackerel, Scottish mackerel or just mackerel, is a species of mackerel found in the temperate waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the northern Atlantic Ocean, where it is extremely common and occurs in huge shoals in the epipelagic zone down to about 200 m (660 ft). It spends the warmer months close to shore and near the ocean surface, appearing along the coast in spring and departing with the arrival of colder weather in the fall and winter months. During the fall and winter, it migrates out into deeper and more southern water, seeking warmer temperatures.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Atlantic Mackerel in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Atlantic Mackerel can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Atlantic Mackerel season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Atlantic Mackerel a keeper today?
Atlantic Mackerel has no size limit today, with no daily limit.