SlotGaugeCheck a catchShortnose Sturgeon regulations in Delaware
Sturgeons · Freshwater · 2026 season
Shortnose Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- CLOSED - no harvest permitted. Release immediately.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- CLOSED - no harvest permitted
- Size
- CLOSED - no harvest permitted
- Limit
- CLOSED - no harvest permitted
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the shortnose sturgeon
Species of fish
The shortnose sturgeon is a small and endangered species of North American sturgeon. As with most sturgeons, it is an anadromous bottom-feeder, which migrates upstream to spawn but spends most of its life feeding in rivers, deltas and estuaries.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Shortnose Sturgeon in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Shortnose Sturgeon can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Shortnose Sturgeon season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Shortnose Sturgeon a keeper today?
Shortnose Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.