Carps · Freshwater · 2026 season

| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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The common carp, also known as European carp, Eurasian carp, or simply carp, is a widespread freshwater fish of eutrophic waters in lakes and large rivers in Europe and Asia. The native wild populations are considered vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), but the species has also been domesticated and introduced into environments worldwide, and is often considered an invasive species, being included in the list of the world's 100 worst invasive species. It gives its name to the carp family, Cyprinidae.
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No size limit in Delaware state waters.
No daily limit.
Open year-round.
Mirror Carp has no size limit today, with no daily limit.