Guide To The Best Places To Fish in Delaware
There are many great places to fish in The First State. This small state has fishing waters everywhere you turn. Lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and coastal waters all draw anglers to pursue their favorite species. This website covers fishing at major, fresh-water lakes in the state. The lists below represent the best places to fish among the lakes we cover.
Delaware's Top-Three, Amazing Fishing Spots
- Lums Pond in northern DE
- Millsboro Pond in southeast DE
- Moores Lake in central DE
The largest lake in the state is only 200 surface acres. There are plenty of ponds with multiple fish species, which can be fished from the bank. Learn more...
Most Popular Fish Species In Delaware
Delaware fishing enthusiasts have the opportunity to fish for two species of bass, channel catfish, black crappie, rainbow trout, striped bass, hybrid stripers, walleye, bluegill, two species of perch, sunfish and several other species. Learn more...
Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Delaware
- Lums Pond in northern DE
- Millsboro Pond in southeast DE
Largemouth bass grow to pretty good size, with the state record being over 11 pounds. Smallmouth bass are also plentiful, and the state record is nearly 5 pounds. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Crappie In Delaware
- Lums Pond in northern DE
- Moores Lake in central DE
Black crappie are found in ponds, big and small, across Delaware. The state record is over 4 1/2 pounds. Learn more...
Best Sunfish Fishing Lakes In Delaware
- Lums Pond in northern DE
- Moores Lake in central DE
Bluegill, redear sunfish, white perch and yellow perch are your options for sunfish in the state. They are all fun to catch and make a pretty tasty fish fry. Learn more...
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