SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpiny Dogfish regulations in Delaware
Smoothhound and Spiny Dogfish · Saltwater · 2026 season
Spiny Dogfish 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 spiny dogfish
Species of shark
The spiny dogfish, spurdog, mud shark, or piked dogfish is one of the best known species of the Squalidae (dogfishes) family of sharks, which is part of the Squaliformes order.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spiny Dogfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Spiny Dogfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Spiny Dogfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Spiny Dogfish a keeper today?
Spiny Dogfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.