Atlantic Spadefish regulations in Delaware

Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Atlantic Spadefish 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 spadefish

Species of fish

The Atlantic spadefish is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ephippidae, the spadefishes. It is the symbol of the North Carolina Aquariums.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Spadefish in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

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

No daily limit.

When is Atlantic Spadefish season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Spadefish a keeper today?

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