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Fishing in Arden, DE

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Arden

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Flathead catfish

Schuylkill River

33 in · 18 lb

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Hornyhead chub

Wissahickon Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Schuylkill River

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Largemouth bass

Wissahickon Creek

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White crappie

Sunset Lake

5 in · 1 oz

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Smallmouth bass

French Creek

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Redbreast sunfish

French Creek

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Shamona Creek

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Hillside Park

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About Arden fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Arden, Delaware. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 41,577 catches for Largemouth bass, 8,957 catches for Bluegill, and 7,201 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Arden

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Delaware can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

No closed season.

In Becks Pond: bag limit = 2 largemouth bass per person per day; minimum size = 15-inches total length.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°48′41″N 75°29′19″W
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FAQ about Arden fishing

Anglers in Arden, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Darby Creek, Brandywine Creek, Greenwich Lake, and East Branch Brandywine Creek.
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