Great Barracuda regulations in Delaware

Additional Nearshore and Occasional Nearshore Species · Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Great Barracuda has no size limit today, with no daily limit.

Great Barracuda 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 great barracuda

Species of fish

Sphyraena barracuda, commonly known as the great barracuda, is a species of barracuda, a genus of 27 species of large ray-finned fish found in subtropical oceans worldwide.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Great Barracuda in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Great Barracuda can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Great Barracuda season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Great Barracuda a keeper today?

Great Barracuda has no size limit today, with no daily limit.