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Weakfish regulations in Delaware

Drums · Saltwater · 2026 season

Weakfish
Is it a keeper? A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Weakfish size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
State watersOpen year-round13 inch minimum1 per person per day

Exact DNREC wording

Season
Open Year-Round
Size
13 inch minimum (total length)
Limit
1

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

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About the weakfish

Cynoscion

Genus of fishes

Cynoscion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family, Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. These fish are found off the coasts of North and South America in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Many fish in this genus have been given the common name weakfish.

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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 Weakfish in Delaware?

13 inch minimum in Delaware state waters.

How many Weakfish can you keep per day in Delaware?

1 per person per day.

When is Weakfish season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Weakfish a keeper today?

A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.