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Basses (Sea) · Saltwater · 2026 season
Warsaw Grouper 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 warsaw grouper
Species of fish
Hyporthodus nigritus, the Warsaw grouper, is a species of marine, ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae, which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the Western Atlantic from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba, Trinidad, and south to Brazil. Its natural habitats are open and shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, and coral reefs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Warsaw Grouper in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Warsaw Grouper can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Warsaw Grouper season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Warsaw Grouper a keeper today?
Warsaw Grouper has no size limit today, with no daily limit.