SlotGaugeCheck a catchRedear Sunfish regulations in Delaware
Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Redear 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 Redear Sunfish)
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the redear sunfish
Species of fish
The redear sunfish, also known as the shellcracker, Georgia bream, cherry gill, chinquapin, stumpknocker, and sun perch, is a freshwater fish in the family Centrarchidae and is native to the southeastern United States. Due to its popularity as a sport fish, it has been widely introduced across North America.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Redear Sunfish in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Redear 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 Redear Sunfish season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Redear Sunfish a keeper today?
Redear Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 25.