SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpotted Seatrout regulations in Delaware
Drums · Saltwater · 2026 season
Spotted Seatrout size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | No daily limit |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- 12 inch minimum (total length)
- Limit
- No Limit
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
Check your spotted seatrout in seconds
Say it, snap a photo, or type the length. SlotGauge answers KEEP or RELEASE using today's Delaware rules.
Open SlotGauge for Spotted SeatroutOften confused with
More drums
About the spotted seatrout
Species of fish
Spotted seatrout, also known as speckled trout, is a common estuarine fish found in the southern United States along coasts of Gulf of Mexico and the coastal Atlantic Ocean from Maryland to Florida. While most of these fish are caught on shallow, grassy flats, spotted seatrout reside in virtually any inshore waters, from the surf of outside islands to far up coastal rivers, where they often come for shelter during cold weather. Contrary to its name, the spotted seatrout is not a member of the trout family (Salmonidae), but of the drum family (Sciaenidae). It is popular for commercial and especially recreational fishing in coastal waters of the southeastern United States. Adults reach 19–37 inches in length and 3–17 pounds in weight.
Read more about Cynoscion nebulosus on Wikipedia →
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, not Wikipedia.
All 196 Delaware species A–Z →
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spotted Seatrout in Delaware?
12 inch minimum in Delaware state waters.
How many Spotted Seatrout can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Spotted Seatrout season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Spotted Seatrout a keeper today?
A spotted seatrout is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with no daily limit.