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3500 Tidal Finfish

 

1.0 Recreational Possession Limits

1.1 It is unlawful for a recreational fisherman to possess more than one Cobia per day or per trip, whichever is longer.

1.2 Except in accordance with Section 3.0 of this regulation, it is unlawful to have aboard any vessel more than one Cobia.

25 DE Reg. 297 (09/01/21)

 

2.0 Recreational Size Limit

It is unlawful for a recreational fisherman to possess any Cobia that measures less than 37 inches in total length.

25 DE Reg. 297 (09/01/21)

 

3.0 Commercial Possession Limits

3.1 A commercial fisherman may take and reduce to possession no more than two Cobia per day or per trip, whichever is longer, using commercial fishing gear for which said fisherman is lawfully permitted.

3.2 It is unlawful for a commercial fisherman to possess more than two Cobia per day or per trip, whichever is longer.

3.3 Notwithstanding subsections 3.1 and 3.2, a commercial fishing vessel may have up to six Cobia per day or per trip, whichever is longer, onboard provided the number of Cobia does not exceed twice the number of commercial fishermen onboard that vessel.

25 DE Reg. 297 (09/01/21)

 

4.0 Commercial Size Limit

It is unlawful for a commercial fisherman to possess, trade, barter or sell or attempt to trade, barter or sell any Cobia that measure less than 37 inches in total length.

23 DE Reg. 936 (05/01/20)

25 DE Reg. 297 (09/01/21)