SlotGaugeCheck a catchRedfin Pickerel regulations in New Jersey
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Redfin Pickerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ fresh waters statewide | Open year-round | 15 inch minimum | 5 combined with chain pickerel |
Notes
- Daily limit of 5 is combined for chain and redfin pickerel together.
Exact NJDEP Fish & Wildlife wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 15 inches
- Limit
- 5 combined (chain and redfin pickerel)
- NJ fresh waters statewide — as printed
- “CHAIN PICKEREL AND REDFIN PICKEREL | Chain Pickerel | Open year-round | Statewide | 15 inches | 5 combined”
Source: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-10-04 (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 New Jersey?
15 inch minimum in New Jersey state waters.
How many Redfin Pickerel can you keep per day in New Jersey?
5 combined with chain pickerel.
When is Redfin Pickerel season in New Jersey?
Open year-round.
Is my Redfin Pickerel a keeper today?
A redfin pickerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 15 inches, with a daily limit of 5.