SlotGaugeCheck a catchYellowfin Tuna regulations in Delaware
Tunas · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A yellowfin tuna is a keeper today if it measures at least 27 inches, with a daily limit of 3.
Yellowfin Tuna size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | 27 inch minimum | 3 per person per day |
Notes
- Curved fork length.
- Atlantic HMS Angling Permit required for private vessels in federal waters; non-retained HMS must be released without removing from the water. hmspermits.noaa.gov / (888) 872-8862.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-RoundAll Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (Atlantic tunas, sharks, swordfish and billfish) not retained must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.*Special permit required - All private vessel owners/operators recreationally fishing for and/or retaining regulated Atlantic Highly Migratory Shark Species for personal use in Federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean (3 to 200 miles off shore) must obtain an Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling Permit. Consult https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/ or call toll free (888) 872-8862 for specific information and permits.
- Size
- 27 inch minimum (measurement is taken in a line, tracing the contour of the body from the tip of the upper jaw to the fork of the tail, which crosses the dorsal insertion of the pectoral fin and the dorsal side of the caudal keel)
- Limit
- 3
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the yellowfin tuna
Species of fish
The yellowfin tuna is a species of tuna found in pelagic waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Yellowfin Tuna in Delaware?
27 inch minimum in Delaware state waters.
How many Yellowfin Tuna can you keep per day in Delaware?
3 per person per day.
When is Yellowfin Tuna season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Yellowfin Tuna a keeper today?
A yellowfin tuna is a keeper today if it measures at least 27 inches, with a daily limit of 3.