🐟 What fish can you catch in Dover?

Most commonly caught species around Dover , DE : Largemouth bass - 12,582 reported catches Bluegill - 1,945 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,530 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,412 reported catches Black crappie - 1,363 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dover fishing reports?

The latest Dover , DE fishing reports are: @kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake . @BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @madisonburrows reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Silver Lake . @BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Silver Lake . .

Fishing in Dover, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dover, Delaware?

Anglers in Dover , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware Bay , Choptank River , Silver Lake , Saint Jones River , Isaac Branch .

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

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

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dover , DE was a 6 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tpierson9375 at Chesapeake City East Disposal Area on April 21, 2017 .

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Dover , DE was a 5 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryanyaglinski at Lloyd Creek on May 7, 2020 .

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

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

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Dover

Latest Dover fishing reports

Channel catfish

Mary Elmer Lake

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Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Silver Lake

14 in · 2 lb

Brown bullhead

Silver Lake

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Silver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mill Stream Branch

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chesapeake City East Disposal Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chesapeake City East Disposal Area

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chesapeake City East Disposal Area

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Dover

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°09′39.6″N 75°31′13.1″W

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FAQ about Dover fishing

Anglers in Dover, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware Bay, Choptank River, Silver Lake, Saint Jones River, and Isaac Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Dover, DE:

Largemouth bass - 12,582 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,945 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,530 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,412 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,363 reported catches

The latest Dover, DE fishing reports are:

@kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake.
@BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@madisonburrows reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Silver Lake.
@BlaqueSage230 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Silver Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dover, 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 Dover, DE was a 6 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tpierson9375 at Chesapeake City East Disposal Area on April 21, 2017.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Dover, DE was a 5 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryanyaglinski at Lloyd Creek on May 7, 2020.

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