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Hakes · Saltwater · 2026 season
Red Hake (Ling) 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 red hake
Species of fish
The red hake or squirrel hake fish, Urophycis chuss, is a species of phycid hake. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean at depths between 10 and 500 m. It grows to about 30 in (75 cm) and 7 lb (3.2 kg). Red hake are edible, and are sought out by recreational fisherman as a gamefish.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Red Hake (Ling) in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Red Hake (Ling) can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Red Hake (Ling) season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Red Hake (Ling) a keeper today?
Red Hake (Ling) has no size limit today, with no daily limit.