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Jacks and Pompanos · Saltwater · 2026 season
Greater Amberjack 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 greater amberjack
Species of fish
The greater amberjack, also known as the allied kingfish, great amberfish, greater yellowtail, jenny lind, sea donkey, purplish amberjack, reef donkey, rock salmon, sailors choice, yellowtail, and yellow trevally, is a species of predatory ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae, the jacks and pompanos. It is found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical seas around the world. It is a popular quarry species for recreational fisheries and is important in commercial fisheries. It is the largest species in the family Carangidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Greater Amberjack in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Greater Amberjack can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Greater Amberjack season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Greater Amberjack a keeper today?
Greater Amberjack has no size limit today, with no daily limit.