Delaware state waters, out to 3 miles
Size12 in minTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
BagNo daily limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
DE DNREC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
WeakfishSpots form diagonal rows, not scattered. Tell them apartSize13 in min
Bag1 per day
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Round black spots scattered on back, dorsal and tail; two canine teeth; soft mouth. More on the spotted seatrout page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spotted seatrout in other states12 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Delaware?
12 in min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many spotted seatrout can you keep in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is spotted seatrout season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
How current is this Delaware spotted seatrout rule?
Source: DE DNREC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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