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Red Porgy regulations in Delaware

Porgies · Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Red Porgy size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
State watersOpen year-roundNo size limitNo 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 red porgy

Red porgy

Species of fish

The red porgy, also known as the common seabream or Couch's bream, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Sparidae. It is found in shallow waters on either side of the Atlantic Ocean, being present on the western coast of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea as well as the eastern coasts of North and South America and the Caribbean Sea. It feeds on or near the seabed and most individuals start life as females and later change sex to males.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Red Porgy in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Red Porgy can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Red Porgy season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Red Porgy a keeper today?

Red Porgy has no size limit today, with no daily limit.