SlotGaugeCheck a catchGrass Shrimp regulations in Delaware
Shrimp · Shellfish & crabs · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Grass Shrimp has no size limit today, with No limit — not a regulated species.
Grass Shrimp size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware tidal waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No limit — not a regulated species |
Notes
- Not listed in Delaware's tidal seasons, size and creel limits: no minimum size, daily limit or closed season applies to recreational harvest. General gear rules (cast nets, dip nets, minnow traps) and a fishing license still apply.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- No closed season
- Size
- None
- Limit
- No limit (not a regulated species)
- Delaware tidal waters — as printed
- “Species table of Tidal Waters seasons, minimum sizes and daily limits — shrimp are not listed.”
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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Genus of crustaceans
Palaemon is a genus of caridean shrimp in the family Palaemonidae.
Read more about Palaemon (crustacean) on Wikipedia →
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Grass Shrimp in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Grass Shrimp can you keep per day in Delaware?
No limit — not a regulated species.
When is Grass Shrimp season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Grass Shrimp a keeper today?
Grass Shrimp has no size limit today, with No limit — not a regulated species.