Fishing near Wilmington, DE

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Wilmington. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Lums PondDE18 milake
Susquehanna Flats
Spring striped bass.
MD32 mibay
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ47 miriver
Delaware Bay
Striped bass and weakfish.
DE54 mibay
Chesapeake Bay
Striped bass, blue crab.
MD68 mibay
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ77 micoast
Indian River Bay
Inshore saltwater.
DE82 mibay
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ94 milake

All waters in DE

DE license & regulations

Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.