🐟 What fish can you catch in Bethel?

Most commonly caught species around Bethel , DE : Largemouth bass - 11,839 reported catches Bluegill - 1,788 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,319 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,100 reported catches Striped bass - 1,059 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bethel fishing reports?

The latest Bethel , DE fishing reports are: @andersonjulia reported a nice Bluegill at Galestown Millpond . @davidcaplan reported a nice Yellow perch at Galestown Millpond . @andersonjulia reported a nice Bluegill at Galestown Millpond . @davidcaplan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Galestown Millpond . @andersonjulia reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Galestown Millpond . .

Fishing in Bethel, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bethel, Delaware?

Anglers in Bethel , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Nanticoke River , Pocomoke River , Marshyhope Creek , Leonard Pond , Broad Creek .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bethel , 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 Bethel?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Bethel , DE was a 8 ft / 880 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JoeysVibin at Spring Branch on August 6, 2021 .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bethel , DE was a 2 ft caught by Fishbrain user @joeywenzl at Lake Gerar on July 4, 2019 .

Q: What's the biggest Chain pickerel caught in Bethel?

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Bethel , DE was a 9.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @chorton1984 at Johnson Pond on March 25, 2018 .

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Bethel

Latest Bethel fishing reports

Bluegill

Galestown Millpond

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Yellow perch

Galestown Millpond

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Bluegill

Galestown Millpond

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Largemouth bass

Galestown Millpond

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Galestown Millpond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

18 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Pumpkinseed

Galestown Millpond

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Largemouth bass

Tonytank Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lake Pinehurst

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Largemouth bass

Galestown Millpond

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Fishing regulations in Bethel

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 9th, 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°34′16″N 75°37′10.2″W

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FAQ about Bethel fishing

Anglers in Bethel, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Nanticoke River, Pocomoke River, Marshyhope Creek, Leonard Pond, and Broad Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Bethel, DE:

Largemouth bass - 11,839 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,788 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,319 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,100 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,059 reported catches

The latest Bethel, DE fishing reports are:

@andersonjulia reported a nice Bluegill at Galestown Millpond.
@davidcaplan reported a nice Yellow perch at Galestown Millpond.
@andersonjulia reported a nice Bluegill at Galestown Millpond.
@davidcaplan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Galestown Millpond.
@andersonjulia reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Galestown Millpond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bethel, 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 Bethel, DE was a 8 ft / 880 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JoeysVibin at Spring Branch on August 6, 2021.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Bethel, DE was a 2 ft caught by Fishbrain user @joeywenzl at Lake Gerar on July 4, 2019.

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Bethel, DE was a 9.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @chorton1984 at Johnson Pond on March 25, 2018.