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Wahoo regulations in Delaware

Mackerels · Saltwater · 2026 season

Wahoo
Is it a keeper? Wahoo has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.

Wahoo size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
State watersOpen year-roundNo size limit2 per person per day

Exact DNREC wording

Season
Open Year-Round
Size
No Size Limit
Limit
2

Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).

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About the wahoo

Wahoo

Species of fish

The wahoo is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. The species is sometimes called hoo in the United States. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high quality makes it a prized and valued game fish.

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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Wahoo in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Wahoo can you keep per day in Delaware?

2 per person per day.

When is Wahoo season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Wahoo a keeper today?

Wahoo has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.