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Fishing regulations at Indian River Bay, DE
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Fishing regulations in Delaware can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Summer flounder as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Jan. 1 - May 31: minimum size = 16-inches
June 1 - Dec. 31: minimum size = 17.5-inches
No closed season.
Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
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FAQ about Indian River Bay fishing
- Summer flounder - 117 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluefish - 67 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 71 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Aaron69 reported a nice Clearnose skate.
- @Wynston.L reported a nice Tautog.
- @Wynston.L reported a nice Tautog.
- @YHL630 reported a nice Tautog.
- @Fish_tosh reported a nice Bottlenosed skate.
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