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Mackerels · Saltwater · 2026 season
Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | 14 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- 14 inch minimum
- Limit
- 15
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the spanish mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in Delaware?
14 inch minimum in Delaware state waters.
How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in Delaware?
15 per person per day.
When is Spanish Mackerel season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?
A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 14 inches, with a daily limit of 15.