Pigfish Fishing in Delaware
When pigfish are caught across Delaware, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Pigfish catch through the year
Recreational catch in Delaware by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching pigfish in Delaware
Pigfish catches in Delaware run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 1% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Delaware fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch pigfish in Delaware?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release pigfish in Delaware?+
Across Delaware, about 1% of the pigfish caught are kept and 99% are released. That works out to roughly 512 kept and 98K released in 2024.
How many pigfish are caught in Delaware?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 99K pigfish caught by recreational anglers in Delaware in 2024, making it the #12 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this pigfish data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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