SlotGaugeCheck a catchChannel Catfish regulations in Delaware
Catfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Channel Catfish 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 channel catfish
Species of fish
The channel catfish, known informally as the "channel cat", is a species of catfish native to North America. They are North America's most abundant catfish species, and the official state fish of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Tennessee. The channel catfish is the most fished species of catfish in the United States, with around 8 million anglers angling them per year. The popularity of channel catfish for food has contributed to the rapid expansion of this species' aquaculture in the United States. It has also been widely introduced to Europe, Asia and South America, and many countries consider it an invasive species.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Channel Catfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Channel Catfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Channel Catfish a keeper today?
Channel Catfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.