SlotGaugeCheck a catchPumpkinseed Sunfish regulations in Delaware
Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Pumpkinseed Sunfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 panfish total per day (all panfish species combined), no more than 25 of this species. |
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- Open Year-Round
- Size
- No Size Limit
- Limit
- 50 panfish total (no more than 25 Pumpkinseed Sunfish)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the pumpkinseed sunfish
Species of fish
The pumpkinseed, also referred to as sun perch, pond perch, common sunfish, punkie, sunfish, sunny, and kivver, is a small to medium–sized freshwater fish of the genus Lepomis, from the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) in the order Centrarchiformes. It is endemic to eastern North America.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Pumpkinseed Sunfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Pumpkinseed Sunfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
50 panfish total per day (all panfish species combined), no more than 25 of this species..
When is Pumpkinseed Sunfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Pumpkinseed Sunfish a keeper today?
Pumpkinseed Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.