SlotGaugeCheck a catchButterfish regulations in Delaware
Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Butterfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.
Butterfish 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 butterfish
Species of fish
The American butterfish, also known as the Atlantic butterfish, is a butterfish of the family Stromateidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Butterfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Butterfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Butterfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Butterfish a keeper today?
Butterfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.