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Crappies · Freshwater · 2026 season
Black Crappie size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 panfish total per day (all panfish species combined), no more than 25 of this species. |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- 50 panfish total (no more than 25 Black Crappie)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the black crappie
Species of fish
The black crappie is a freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae). It is endemic to North America, one of the two types of crappies. It is very similar to the white crappie in size, shape, and habits, except that it is darker, with a pattern of black spots. Alternate names for the species include calico bass, speck, speckled perch, speckled bass, moonfish, grass bass, strawberry bass, shiner, crappie, oswego bass, sac-a-lait, and marigane noire.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Black Crappie in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Black Crappie can you keep per day in Delaware?
50 panfish total per day (all panfish species combined), no more than 25 of this species..
When is Black Crappie season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Black Crappie a keeper today?
Black Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.