SlotGaugeCheck a catchChain Pickerel regulations in Delaware
Pickerels and Muskellunges · Freshwater · 2026 season
Chain Pickerel 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 chain pickerel
Species of freshwater fish
The chain pickerel, also known as Jackfish, Mud Pike, or Southern Pike is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family of order Esociformes. The chain pickerel and the American pickerel belong to the Esox genus of pike.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Chain Pickerel in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Chain Pickerel can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Chain Pickerel season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Chain Pickerel a keeper today?
Chain Pickerel has no size limit today, with no daily limit.