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Trout · Freshwater · 2026 season
Brown Trout size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout streams | first Saturday in April – December 31 | No size limit | 6 trout, all species combined |
| Ponds / lakes | first Saturday in March – December 31 | No size limit | 6 trout, all species combined |
| Fly-fishing-only water | first Saturday in April – December 31 | No size limit | 4 in fly-fishing-only waters |
Notes
- Opening day: streams 1st Saturday in April, ponds 1st Saturday in March. Closed before opening day; check the Delaware Fishing Guide for closures on designated trout streams.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Streams open 1st Saturday in AprilPonds open 1st Saturday in March
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- 6 (All Trout species combined)4 in fly-fishing only waters
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the brown trout
Species of fish
The brown trout is a species of carnivorous ray-finned fish and the most widely distributed species of the salmonid genus Salmo, endemic to most of Europe, West Asia and parts of North Africa, and has been widely introduced globally as a game fish, even becoming one of the world's worst invasive species outside of its native range.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Brown Trout in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Brown Trout can you keep per day in Delaware?
6 trout, all species combined.
When is Brown Trout season in Delaware?
first Saturday in April – December 31.
Is my Brown Trout a keeper today?
Brown Trout has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 6.