Atlantic Sturgeon regulations in Delaware

Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Atlantic Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
State waters	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

CLOSED - no harvest permitted. Release immediately.

Exact DNREC wording

Season: CLOSED - no harvest permitted
Size: CLOSED - no harvest permitted
Limit: CLOSED - no harvest permitted

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

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About the atlantic sturgeon

Species of fish

The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Sturgeon in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

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

No daily limit.

When is Atlantic Sturgeon season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Sturgeon a keeper today?

Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.