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Sunfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season
Rock Bass 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 Rock Bass 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 rock bass
Species of freshwater fish
The rock bass, also known as the rock perch, goggle-eye, red eye, and black perch, is a freshwater fish native to east-central North America. This red-eyed fish is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes and can be distinguished from other similar species by the six spines in the anal fin.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Rock Bass in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Rock Bass can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Rock Bass season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Rock Bass a keeper today?
Rock Bass has no size limit today, with no daily limit.