Can I Keep?White Perch Regulations in Connecticut (2026)
Recreational white perch rules in Connecticut saltwater, as published by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Marine Fisheries Program. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Minimum length: 7 inches
Bag limit
Daily creel limit: 30 fish per angler
Season
Open Season: Open Year Round
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Recreational White Perch rules in Connecticut
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum length: 7 inches
- Bag limit
- Daily creel limit: 30 fish per angler
- Season
- Open Season: Open Year Round
Quick answers
What is the white perch size limit in Connecticut?
Minimum length: 7 inches.
How many white perch can I keep in Connecticut?
Daily creel limit: 30 fish per angler.
When is white perch season in Connecticut?
Open Season: Open Year Round. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Marine Fisheries Program. Most anglers need a Connecticut saltwater license or registry: get one here.