Fishing · Bluegill and sunfish
Bluegill and sunfish limits by state
Daily limits for bluegill, redear and other sunfish, including lake-by-lake caps and border waters. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-11-01GearBluegill and sunfish: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | No daily limit. No minimum length.Bluegill, statewide public waters | 4 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-10-31 |
| Minnesota | 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length.Inland waters, statewide | 11 | March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-31 |
| Ohio | No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length.Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie | 4 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-31 |
| Texas | No daily bag limit. No minimum length.Statewide public fresh water (bluegill, redear, green, warmouth, longear and other sunfish) | 5 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-11-01 |
| Virginia | 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit.Statewide (waters with no listed exception) | 4 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-10-31 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
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