White Perch regulations in Connecticut

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A white perch is a keeper today if it measures at least 7 inches, with a daily limit of 30.

White Perch size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Connecticut marine waters	Open year-round	7 inch minimum	30 per person per day

Exact CT DEEP wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 7 inches
Limit: 30 fish per angler
statewide — as printed: “White Perch: Minimum length: 7 inches; Daily creel limit: 30 fish per angler; Open Season: Open Year Round”

Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the white perch

Species of fish

The white perch is not a true perch but is a fish of the temperate bass family, Moronidae, notable as a food and game fish in eastern North America. In some places it is referred to as "Silver Bass".

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for White Perch in Connecticut?

7 inch minimum in Connecticut state waters.

How many White Perch can you keep per day in Connecticut?

30 per person per day.

When is White Perch season in Connecticut?

Open year-round.

Is my White Perch a keeper today?

A white perch is a keeper today if it measures at least 7 inches, with a daily limit of 30.