SlotGaugeCheck a catchSilver Perch regulations in Delaware
Drums · Saltwater · 2026 season
Silver Perch 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 silver perch
Species of fish
Bairdiella chrysoura, the American silver perch, silver croaker or goldtail croaker, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. This species is widespread along the eastern cost of North America and is commonly caught by inshore anglers in search of larger species. This fish is common up to 20 cm (7.9 in), but can be found uncommonly to 30 cm (12 in).
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, not Wikipedia.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Silver Perch in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Silver Perch can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Silver Perch season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Silver Perch a keeper today?
Silver Perch has no size limit today, with no daily limit.