SlotGaugeCheck a catchCero Mackerel regulations in Delaware
Mackerels · Saltwater · 2026 season
Cero Mackerel 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 cero mackerel
Species of fish
The cero, also known as the pintado, kingfish, cero mackerel, cerite or painted mackerel, is a ray-finned bony fish in the family Scombridae, better known as the mackerel family. More specifically, this fish is a member of the tribe Scomberomorini, the Spanish mackerels, and is the type species of the genus Scomberomorus.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Cero Mackerel in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Cero Mackerel can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Cero Mackerel season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Cero Mackerel a keeper today?
Cero Mackerel has no size limit today, with no daily limit.