Fishing in Delaware
125 verified fishing spots across Delaware, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Delaware
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Fenwick Island Surf
Fenwick Island, DE· 38.4611, -75.0512
Striped Bass • Bluefish • Summer Flounder
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:26 AM
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Duck Creek
Smyrna, DE· 39.2945, -75.5892
White Perch • Largemouth Bass • Blue Catfish
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Naaman Creek
Claymont, DE· 39.8091, -75.4385
White Perch • Channel Catfish • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Shellpot Creek
Wilmington, DE· 39.7612, -75.5124
White Perch • Channel Catfish • Striped Bass
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Thousand Acre Marsh
Port Penn, DE· 39.5441, -75.5789
Largemouth Bass • Chain Pickerel • White Perch
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Dragon Run
Delaware City, DE· 39.5623, -75.5891
Black Crappie • Common Carp • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Cedar Swamp Impoundment
Smyrna, DE· 39.4215, -75.5412
Largemouth Bass • White Perch • Carp
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Smith Mill Pond
Newark, DE· 39.7121, -75.7485
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Pumpkinseed
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Mill Pond at Judge Morris Estate
Newark, DE· 39.7082, -75.7225
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
76.0Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Kelly Island Shores
Little Creek, DE· 39.1831, -75.3948
Black Drum • Striped Bass • Weakfish
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Canal Wildlife Area Impoundment
Delaware City, DE· 39.5482, -75.6811
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Brown Bullhead
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:31 AM
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Gravelly Pond
Georgetown, DE· 38.6751, -75.4854
Black Crappie • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
84.0Very Good
Best time
6:28 AM
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Popular species in Delaware
Fishing regulations in Delaware
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife — official regulations