SlotGaugeCheck a catchCownose Ray regulations in Delaware
Skates and Rays · Saltwater · 2026 season
Cownose Ray 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 cownose ray
Species of cartilaginous fish
The cownose ray is a species found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England to southern Brazil. These rays also belong to the order Myliobatiformes, a group that is shared by bat rays, manta rays, and eagle rays.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Cownose Ray in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Cownose Ray can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Cownose Ray season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Cownose Ray a keeper today?
Cownose Ray has no size limit today, with no daily limit.