Delaware State Record 17 pounds 15 ounces William Kendall 1974 Yellowtail Flounder are eligible for the general "Flounder" record, but due to their smaller size, catching one large enough to qualify is unlikely.
State record. This species belongs to the right-eyed flounder family, but can also be left-eyed. Winter Flounder are not currently eligible for an individual Delaware record.
Weight Angler Location Date Caught; 9.50 lbs: Robert Walton: Pillar Point, Clallam County: September 25, 2009: See all sportfish records. Thresholds for trophy size are established by the department using the best data available to create a benchmark weight.The department reserves the right to investigate the methods used in catching the fish and the accuracy of measuring and weighing. Summer flounder season remains open year round and the possession limit remains at four summer flounder per person per day.The Division of Fish & Wildlife announced that the summer flounder minimum size has been reduced to 16.5 inches for recreational anglers, half an inch less than the previous 17-inch minimum size.
Once the leader is brought to the rod tip, more than one person is permitted to help land the fish.Fish designated as eligible for the Invasive Division (currently northern snakehead, blue catfish and flathead catfish) can be caught and kept by all legal recreational fishing gear including rod and reel, bow and spear.Fish caught from privately-owned fee fishing waters are not eligible for record consideration.The fish must be considered trophy sized, commonly available and sought after for the department to consider opening a new species category for recognition. Other establishments that sell products by weight such as a grocery, deli or shipping store may have a certified scale and be willing to help.Except for fish in the Invasive Division, all fish must be legally caught with rod and reel during its open season. Description and Range. Maryland - Kenneth Grimes holds the record from way back to 1978 at 15 pounds, caught by Buoy 50. The reel must be operated manually. You must submit a state record application within two weeks of the date you catch the fish.State record fish are determined by weight. Giarratana's catch is bigger than the New Jersey state record is held by Frank Lykes, Jr., who caught a 13-pound, 8-ounce bonito in 1945 off of Sandy Hook. Here are the records for Mid-Atlantic states that FishTalk covers: Delaware - In 1974, William Kendall caught a flounder weighing 17 pounds and 15 ounces in Indian River Inlet. Delaware's most prized documents, photographs of Delaware in the past, historic audio clips, and much more. Positive identification of the species of fish is mandatory for consideration of state record applications. Delaware State Record 17 pounds 15 ounces William Kendall 1974 Winter Flounder are eligible for the general "Flounder" record, but due to their smaller size, catching one large enough to qualify is unlikely. Most fishing tackle shops do not have certified scales, so call ahead. State of Delaware Announces Guidance for Reopening of Schools for 2020-21 Academic Year Date Posted: July 15, 2020. See Fishing License Info for license requirements.
It also reserves the right to reject any application based on the results of the investigation. You must submit a state record application within two weeks of the date you catch the fish. Research Room The Mabel Lloyd Ridgely Research Room is open to the public from 8:30a to 4:00p, M-F unless otherwise noted. *Not currently accepting new state records for this species due to regulationsThe department maintains sport fish state records and awards a plaque to an angler whose catch exceeds the current state record or establishes a new species category. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait or lure, the angler must hook and fight the fish without the aid of any other person. Call 443-569-1398 or 410-260-8300 to report a potential state record catch.