Tuna Fishing in Delaware

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Prime Hook Sportfishing

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Prime Hook Sportfishing- Offshore Fishing. Indian River Marina Delaware. Billfishing & Tournaments. Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Swordfish, & Mako. Blue Water.

offshorefreshwaterTunaOno (Wahoo)

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Tuna are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

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Tuna fishing in DE: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Bethany Beach. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Tuna

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Bethany Beach area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Tuna Fishing Regulations in Delaware

Open Season

January 1 – December 31

Daily Bag Limit

Varies by species; consult federal regulations

Size Limit

Varies by species; consult federal regulations

License Required

Fishing License and FIN; Federal permit may be required

Highly migratory species; subject to federal regulations. Check current NMFS guidelines.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Delaware state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Tuna Fishing in Delaware

Bethany Beach Port Penn Ocean View Lewes Rehoboth Beach Fenwick Island

Other Popular Species in Delaware

Sheepshead King Mackerel Cobia Speckled Trout Red Drum Spanish Mackerel Flounder Snapper