🐟 What fish can you catch in Bear?

Most commonly caught species around Bear , DE : Largemouth bass - 22,897 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,619 reported catches Bluegill - 4,346 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,105 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,005 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bear fishing reports?

The latest Bear , DE fishing reports are: @dominic.trout reported a nice Common carp at Susquehanna River (MD) . @baileysnyder reported a nice Channel catfish at Conowingo Reservoir . @kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake . @lucianomalatesta reported a nice Rainbow trout at Darby Creek . @pjmarcelli reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Bear, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bear, Delaware?

Anglers in Bear , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Delaware Bay , Brandywine Creek , Christina River , Lums Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bear?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bear , DE . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Bear?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Bear , DE was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alexlittle37 at Octoraro Lake on March 10, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Bear?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Bear , DE was a 13 ft / 24 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Dizzy02 at Cohansey River on April 6, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Bear?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bear , DE was a 8 ft / 869.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmanhosley at Green Pond on August 9, 2020 .

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Bear

Latest Bear fishing reports

Common carp

Susquehanna River (MD)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Conowingo Reservoir

8 in · 3 oz

Channel catfish

Mary Elmer Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Darby Creek

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Brook trout

Chester Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Darby Creek

14 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Darby Creek

16 in · 2 lb

Brown trout

Darby Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bear

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 May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

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.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°37′7.7″N 75°40′49.4″W

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FAQ about Bear fishing

Anglers in Bear, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Brandywine Creek, Christina River, and Lums Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Bear, DE:

Largemouth bass - 22,897 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,619 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,346 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,105 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,005 reported catches

The latest Bear, DE fishing reports are:

@dominic.trout reported a nice Common carp at Susquehanna River (MD).
@baileysnyder reported a nice Channel catfish at Conowingo Reservoir.
@kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake.
@lucianomalatesta reported a nice Rainbow trout at Darby Creek.
@pjmarcelli reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bear, DE. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Bear, DE was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alexlittle37 at Octoraro Lake on March 10, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Bear, DE was a 13 ft / 24 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Dizzy02 at Cohansey River on April 6, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bear, DE was a 8 ft / 869.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmanhosley at Green Pond on August 9, 2020.