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Pickerels and Muskellunges · Freshwater · 2026 season
Redfin Pickerel 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 redfin pickerel
Subspecies of fish
The redfin pickerel is a subspecies of freshwater fish belonging to the pike family (Esocidae) of the order Esociformes. Not to be confused with its close relatives, the grass pickerel and the chain pickerel, this fish is unique in the fact that it has brightly colored red fins. Like all pikes, the redfin pickerel is an ambush predator, lying amongst thick vegetation in wait for smaller, more agile prey to enter within its range of attack.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Redfin Pickerel in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Redfin Pickerel can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Redfin Pickerel season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Redfin Pickerel a keeper today?
Redfin Pickerel has no size limit today, with no daily limit.