🐟 What fish can you catch in Bethany Beach?

Most commonly caught species around Bethany Beach , DE : Largemouth bass - 8,506 reported catches Summer flounder - 1,859 reported catches Striped bass - 1,337 reported catches Bluegill - 1,256 reported catches Black sea bass - 1,122 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bethany Beach fishing reports?

The latest Bethany Beach , DE fishing reports are: @FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Schumaker Pond . @FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Leonard Pond . @FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Leonard Pond . @FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Schumaker Pond . @ThomasFishies reported a nice Bluegill at Johnson Pond . .

Fishing in Bethany Beach, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

Anglers in Bethany Beach , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Isle of Wight Bay , Worcester County Coast , Indian River Bay , Indian River Inlet , Assawoman Bay .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Bethany Beach

Latest Bethany Beach fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Schumaker Pond

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Largemouth bass

Leonard Pond

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Largemouth bass

Leonard Pond

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Largemouth bass

Schumaker Pond

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Bluegill

Johnson Pond

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Black crappie

Pocomoke River

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Black crappie

Pocomoke River

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Chain pickerel

Hearns Pond

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Largemouth bass

Pocomoke River

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Largemouth bass

Schumaker Pond

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Fishing regulations in Bethany Beach

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 17th, 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

38°32′20.8″N 75°03′57.6″W

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FAQ about Bethany Beach fishing

Anglers in Bethany Beach, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Isle of Wight Bay, Worcester County Coast, Indian River Bay, Indian River Inlet, and Assawoman Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Bethany Beach, DE:

Largemouth bass - 8,506 reported catches
Summer flounder - 1,859 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,337 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,256 reported catches
Black sea bass - 1,122 reported catches

The latest Bethany Beach, DE fishing reports are:

@FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Schumaker Pond.
@FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Leonard Pond.
@FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Leonard Pond.
@FlexxHunna reported a nice Largemouth bass at Schumaker Pond.
@ThomasFishies reported a nice Bluegill at Johnson Pond.

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