SlotGaugeCheck a catchSouthern Stingray regulations in Delaware
Skates and Rays · Saltwater · 2026 season
Southern Stingray 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 southern stingray
Species of fish
The southern stingray is a whiptail stingray found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to southern Brazil. It has a flat, diamond-shaped disc, with a mud brown, olive, and grey dorsal surface and white underbelly. The barb on its tail is serrated and covered in a venomous mucus, used for self-defense.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Southern Stingray in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Southern Stingray can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Southern Stingray season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Southern Stingray a keeper today?
Southern Stingray has no size limit today, with no daily limit.