SlotGaugeCheck a catchWindowpane Flounder regulations in Delaware
Flounders · Saltwater · 2026 season
Windowpane Flounder size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round in State of Delaware watersCLOSED in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Size
- No Size Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)CLOSED in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
- Limit
- No Limit in State of Delaware waters (coast to 3 miles offshore)CLOSED in Federal waters (3 to 200 miles offshore)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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Species of fish
The windowpane flounder is a species of fish in the family Scophthalmidae. It is widespread at a depth of 5–73 meters in the western Atlantic from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada to Florida in the United States. An important commercial species, they can grow up to 45.7 cm in length, and live up to 7 years.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Windowpane Flounder in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Windowpane Flounder can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Windowpane Flounder season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Windowpane Flounder a keeper today?
Windowpane Flounder has no size limit today, with no daily limit.