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Fishing regulations at Harbor of Refuge, 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.
Regulations for top species
Tautog
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Summer flounder
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
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.
Dusky smooth-hound
FAQ about Harbor of Refuge fishing
- Tautog - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- Summer flounder - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Dusky smooth-hound - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @ChesapeakeMasterBaiter reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @ChesapeakeMasterBaiter reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @ChesapeakeMasterBaiter reported a nice Dusky smooth-hound.
- @sfailor reported a nice Sand tiger shark.
- @sfailor reported a nice Sand tiger shark.
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