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Catfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Brown Bullhead size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- No Limit
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the brown bullhead
North American catfish species
The brown bullhead is a fish of the family Ictaluridae that is widely distributed in North America. It is a species of bullhead catfish and is similar to the black bullhead and yellow bullhead. It was originally described as Pimelodus nebulosus by Charles Alexandre Lesueur in 1819, and is also referred to as Ictalurus nebulosus.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Brown Bullhead in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Brown Bullhead can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Brown Bullhead season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Brown Bullhead a keeper today?
Brown Bullhead has no size limit today, with no daily limit.