SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpot regulations in Delaware
Drums · Saltwater · 2026 season
Spot size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 per person per day |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- 50
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the spot
Species of fish
The spot ,Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is the only species in the genus Leiostomus. Spot are frequently caught by recreational anglers and are good to eat.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spot in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Spot can you keep per day in Delaware?
50 per person per day.
When is Spot season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Spot a keeper today?
Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.