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Additional Offshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season
Goosefish (Monkfish) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | 17 inch minimum | No daily limit |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year Round
- Size
- No Size Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)17 inch minimum (total length) or 11 inch minimum tail length (when removed) in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Limit
- No Limit
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the goosefish
Species of fish
Lophius americanus is a goosefish in the family Lophiidae, also called all-mouth, American anglerfish, American monkfish, bellows-fish, devil-fish, headfish, molligut, satchel-mouth, or wide-gape. It is native to the eastern coast of North America.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Goosefish (Monkfish) in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Goosefish (Monkfish) can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Goosefish (Monkfish) season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Goosefish (Monkfish) a keeper today?
Goosefish (Monkfish) has no size limit today, with no daily limit.