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Silver Hake regulations in Delaware

Hakes · Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Silver Hake 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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Silver hake

Species of fish

The silver hake, Atlantic hake, or New England hake is a merluccid hake of the genus Merluccius, found in the northwest Atlantic Ocean. It is highly predatory and typically feeds on fish and crustaceans.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Silver Hake in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Silver Hake can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Silver Hake season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Silver Hake a keeper today?

Silver Hake has no size limit today, with no daily limit.