SlotGaugeCheck a catchRedbreast Sunfish regulations in Delaware
Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Redbreast 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 Redbreast 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 redbreast sunfish
Species of fish
The redbreast sunfish is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Centrarchiformes. The type species of its genus, it is native to the river systems of eastern Canada and the United States. The redbreast sunfish reaches a maximum recorded length of about 30 centimetres (12 in).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Redbreast Sunfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Redbreast Sunfish can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Redbreast Sunfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Redbreast Sunfish a keeper today?
Redbreast Sunfish has no size limit today, with no daily limit.