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Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season
Bluefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 5 shore/private boat; 7 on for-hire vessels |
| For-hire vessels | Open year-round | No size limit | 7 per angler on for-hire (headboat/charter) |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- 5 per shore or private boat anglers.7 per anglers on ‘for-hire’ vessels (Headboats and Charter boats).
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the bluefish
Species of marine pelagic fish (''Pomatomus saltatrix'')
The bluefish is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bluefish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Bluefish can you keep per day in Delaware?
5 shore/private boat; 7 on for-hire vessels.
When is Bluefish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Bluefish a keeper today?
Bluefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.