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Fishing regulations at Helms Cove, 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 Striped bass as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Effective on July 2, 2023: 1 striped bass from 28" to 31" in all state waters
- Atlantic Ocean (0 to 3 miles from shore): no closed season
- All other marine waters: open Mar. 1 to Dec. 31
- Delaware River and tributaries from Calhoun St. Bridge, Trenton to Salem River and tributaries: closed from April 1 until May 31
The emergency action will not affect the Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP):
- 1 fish @ 24" to less than 28"
- Open season: May 15 to December 31
Non-offset (inline) circle hooks must be used when fishing for striped bass with natural bait in all waters; see NJ Striped Bass Hook Requirements.
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FAQ about Helms Cove fishing
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @LipsandSpliffs reported a nice Northern snakehead.
- @justindrocco reported a nice Striped bass.
- @FoltzFishing20 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @NickHoban34 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @ItsFuzzy reported a nice Channel catfish.
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