SlotGaugeCheck a catchBarndoor Skate regulations in Delaware
Skates and Rays · Saltwater · 2026 season
Barndoor Skate 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) | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)CLOSED in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Size
- No Size Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)CLOSED in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Limit
- No Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)CLOSED 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 barndoor skate
Species of cartilaginous fish
The barndoor skate is a species of marine cartilaginous fish in the skate family Rajidae of the order Rajiformes. It is native to the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, and is found from the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and the southern side of the Gulf of St. Lawrence south to North Carolina. The fish is one of the largest skates found in the North Atlantic Ocean, reaching lengths up to 1.5 m (5 ft). It is carnivorous, feeding on invertebrates and other fish found near the sea floor.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Barndoor Skate in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Barndoor Skate can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Barndoor Skate season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Barndoor Skate a keeper today?
Barndoor Skate has no size limit today, with no daily limit.