SlotGaugeCheck a catchPanfish regulations in Connecticut
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Panfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut inland waters (statewide; managed lakes differ) | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- No limit
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Panfish (Calico Bass/Black Crappie, All Sunfish Species, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass): All waters; No minimum length; No daily creel limit”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the panfish
Pan-sized freshwater fish
The word panfish, also spelled pan-fish or pan fish, is an American English term describing any edible freshwater fish that usually do not outgrow the size of an average frying pan. It is also commonly used by recreational anglers to refer to any small game fish that can fit wholly into a pan for cooking but are still large enough to be legal. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term was first recorded in 1796 in American Cookery, the first known cookbook written by an American author.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Panfish in Connecticut?
No size limit in Connecticut state waters.
How many Panfish can you keep per day in Connecticut?
No daily limit.
When is Panfish season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Panfish a keeper today?
Panfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.