Pigfish regulations in Delaware

Grunts · Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Pigfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.

Pigfish 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 pigfish

Species of fish

Orthopristis chrysoptera, the pigfish, hogfish, piggy perch, redmouth grunt or sailor's choice, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean. This name derives from the grunting or chattering noise these fish make by rubbing their pharyngeal teeth together.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Pigfish in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Pigfish can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Pigfish season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Pigfish a keeper today?

Pigfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.