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Mackerels · Saltwater · 2026 season
Escolar 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 escolar
Species of ray-finned fish
The escolar is a species of scombriform ray-finned fish with a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical and temperate oceans at depths of 200 to 1,100 metres. Also known as snake mackerel or walu walu, it is the only member of the genus Lepidocybium and the family Lepidocybiidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Escolar in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Escolar can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Escolar season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Escolar a keeper today?
Escolar has no size limit today, with no daily limit.