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Yellow Bullhead regulations in Delaware

Catfishes · Freshwater · 2026 season

Yellow Bullhead
Is it a keeper? Yellow Bullhead has no size limit today, with no daily limit.

Yellow Bullhead size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
State watersOpen year-roundNo size limitNo 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 yellow bullhead

Yellow bullhead

Species of fish

The yellow bullhead is a species of bullhead catfish, a ray-finned fish that lacks scales.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Yellow Bullhead in Delaware?

No size limit in Delaware state waters.

How many Yellow Bullhead can you keep per day in Delaware?

No daily limit.

When is Yellow Bullhead season in Delaware?

Open year-round.

Is my Yellow Bullhead a keeper today?

Yellow Bullhead has no size limit today, with no daily limit.