Guide To The Best Fishing Lakes In Delaware

Top places to fish for bass, catfish, crappie and more in DE.

Garrisons Lake, Lake Hopatcong, Lums Pond, Millsboro Pond, Moores Lake and Silver Lake are the most popular places for fishing in Delaware, offering anglers the chance to pursue a variety of fish species.

Bass Lakes

Garrisons Lake, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, Millsboro Pond, Moores Lake and Silver Lake are considered popular options for largemouth and smallmouth bass. More...

Catfish Lakes

Garrisons Lake, Silver Lake and major rivers in the state are favorite options for channel catfish. More...

Crappie Lakes

Beck’s Pond, Lums Pond, Moores Lake and Silver Lake are the most popular for black and white crappie. More...

Sunfish & Panfish Lakes

Beck’s Pond, Garrisons Lake, Lums Pond, Millsboro Pond, Moores Lake and Silver Lake are popular spots to fish for bluegill, bream, perch and other sunfish. More...

Walleye Lakes

The Brandywine River, the Delaware River, Monksville Reservoir and Swartswood Lake are considered the top locations for walleye fishing. More...

Trout Lakes

Christina Creek, White Clay Creek, Wilson Run are stocked with rainbow trout. More...

Visit the Delaware fishing page for links to information covering a wide variety of fish species and destinations in the state. Visit the Delaware map to identify your best route to these top fishing locations. Look to our sister site for additional information about boating in DE at many of the most popular destinations in the state.

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