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Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Bluegill 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 Bluegill)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the bluegill
Species of fish
The bluegill is a species of North American freshwater fish, native to and commonly found in streams, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands east of the Rocky Mountains. It is from the family Centrarchidae in the order Centrarchiformes.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bluegill in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Bluegill 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 Bluegill season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Bluegill a keeper today?
Bluegill has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.