Delaware state waters, out to 3 miles
Size8" min
BagNo daily limit
SeasonYear-roundOpen today
DE DNREC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Yellow perchGold with dark vertical bars. Tell them apartNot listed by Delaware: the default applies (No size limit, no daily limit).
Striped bassLonger, with unbroken stripes. Tell them apartSize28-31 in slot (20-24 in slot Jul 1-Aug 31 in DE Bay, River & tributaries)
Bag1 per day
SeasonOpen year-round; catch-and-release only on spawning grounds Apr 1-May 31
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Silvery with an olive back and no bars; deep, compressed body; spiny and soft dorsal fins joined at the base. More on the white perch page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
White perch in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for white perch in Delaware?
8" min.
How many white perch can you keep in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is white perch season in Delaware?
Year-round.
How current is this Delaware white perch rule?
Source: DE DNREC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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