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Harbor of Refuge

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Delaware, United States

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Summer flounder

18 in · 3 lb

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Spotted seatrout

7 in · 3 oz

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Dusky smooth-hound

9 in · 1 lb

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Sand tiger shark

98 in · 200 lb

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Sand tiger shark

98 in · 240 lb

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General info

Harbor of Refuge is an estuary located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Tautog, Summer flounder, and Dusky smooth-hound.

Location

38°49′4.9″N 75°06′13.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Harbor of Refuge, DE

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 Tautog as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Tautog

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4

Min size

16"

Measurement

Total Length
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Regulations for

38°49′4.9″N 75°06′13.3″W
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FAQ about Harbor of Refuge fishing

Harbor of Refuge is an estuary located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°49′4.9″N 75°06′13.3″W
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