SlotGaugeCheck a catchLongbill Spearfish regulations in Delaware
Billfishes · Saltwater · 2026 season
Longbill Spearfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- CLOSED - must be released without removing from the water.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedLongbill spearfish must be immediately released without removing the fish from the water.
- Size
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedLongbill spearfish must be immediately released.
- Limit
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedLongbill spearfish must be immediately released.
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the longbill spearfish
Species of ray-finned fish
The longbill spearfish is a species of marlin native to the Atlantic Ocean where it is found above the thermocline in open waters between 40°N and 35°S. This species can reach a length of 254 centimetres (100 in) FL and the maximum weight recorded is 58 kilograms (128 lb). It feeds on pelagic fishes such as needlefish, tuna, and jack, as well as squids. They spawn once a year. The specific name honours the Florida game fisherman and taxidermist Albert Pflueger Sr, who died in 1962.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Longbill Spearfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Longbill Spearfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Longbill Spearfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Longbill Spearfish a keeper today?
Longbill Spearfish is closed to harvest. Release it.