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Leatherjack regulations in Delaware

Jacks and Pompanos · Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Leatherjack size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
State watersOpen year-roundNo size limitNo 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 leatherjack

Leatherjacket fish

Species of ray-finned fish

The leatherjacket fish, also known as leather jack, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Trachinotidae. Leather jack may also refer to other members of Carangiformes, such as the pilot fish. The largest are about a foot long.

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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Leatherjack in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Leatherjack can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Leatherjack season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Leatherjack a keeper today?

Leatherjack has no size limit today, with no daily limit.