FISHING IN DELAWARE

Fishing in Delaware is the kind of thing that’s easy to love, and easy to enjoy, thanks to the wide array of waterways and to Delaware’s proximity to ocean and bay. With just a short drive (or a quick boat trip), visitors can travel from river to bay to canal to the ocean.



FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU






TOP FISHING SPOTS IN DELAWARE

SILVER LAKE CITY PARK

Offers great fishing for largemouth bass, carp, crappie, striped bass, white perch, bluegill, catfish, and more.

CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK

This Park offers a popular saltwater fishing pier and plenty of surf fishing opportunities.

DELAWARE BAY AT WOODLAND BEACH

This quiet, out-of-the-way pier is perfect for a tranquil fishing retreat.


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COMMON CATCHES IN DELAWARE



ATLANTIC CROAKER

ATLANTIC CROAKER

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

The name ‘croaker’ is derived from the croaking noise that these fish make by vibrating their swim bladders.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7 foot long baitcast rod
Reel Baitcast or spinning reel
Line 20-pound of microfilament leader
Lure Long Shank Hooks (No. 1 or 2), Bloodworms, Squid, Fish Bites (use sinkers no more than 1 oz)


LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


Largemouth bass is the official State Freshwater Fish of Alabama. It is also their most popular gamefish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


BLUEGILL

BLUEGILL

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Today the bluegill is one of the most popular panfish species in North America.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 4-or-5 weight fly rod (most effective) or ultra-light spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 3-4 pound-test monofilament fishing line
Lure Small Worms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Hotdog, Doughballs, Small Spinnerbaits like Beetlespins or Tiny jigs


STRIPED BASS

STRIPED BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

To most freshwater anglers, the striped bass is a very important game fish is relatively new.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7 or 7.5-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod
Reel 4000 Spinning reel
Line 15-20 pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Topwater, Shallow Running Crankbaits,Medium Running Crankbaits, Deep Running Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers


BLACK SEA BASS

BLACK SEA BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Black sea bass are hermaphrodites; most begin their lives as females and change to males.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6’6″ to 7′ foot long fast to extra-fast action spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 20-pound fused fishing line, 30 pound fluorocarbon leader
Lure Beak Bait Hook, Hammered Diamon Jig, Bank Sinker, Artificial Scented Shrimp Soft Bait


CHAIN PICKEREL

CHAIN PICKEREL

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

All members of the genus Esox look very much alike. The chain pickerel can be recognized by its markings.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7-foot light to medium weight spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 6-10 pound test fishing line
Lure Minnows, Spoonds, Diving Crankbaits, Jigs, Wobblers, Prop Lures, Poppers

TYPES OF FISHING IN DELAWARE



saltwater bay fishing

SALTWATER BAY FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.

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