SlotGaugeCheck a catchMud Sunfish regulations in Delaware
Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Mud Sunfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | No daily limit |
Notes
- Not included in Delaware panfish regulations - no limit.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- No Limit (The Mud Sunfish is not included in Delaware's panfish regulations)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the mud sunfish
Species of fish
The mud sunfish is a freshwater ray-finned fish, a sunfish from the family Centrarchidae, which widely distributed in the fresh waters along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from New York to Alabama. It is the only species in the genus Acantharchus.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Mud Sunfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Mud Sunfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Mud Sunfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Mud Sunfish a keeper today?
Mud Sunfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.