🐟 What fish can you catch in Dover?

Most commonly caught species around Dover , DE : Largemouth bass - 12,100 reported catches Bluegill - 1,817 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,500 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,368 reported catches Black crappie - 1,310 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dover fishing reports?

The latest Dover , DE fishing reports are: @raymondmccombs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake . @MDHooksets reported a nice Striped bass at Choptank River . @drefentress reported a nice Chain pickerel at Laurel Lake . @andrew-devlin reported a nice Bluespotted sunfish at Maurice River . .

Fishing in Dover, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dover, Delaware?

Anglers in Dover , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Wyoming Lake , Choptank River , Silver Lake , Moores Lake , Delaware Bay .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Dover

Latest Dover fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Smithville Lake

16 in · 2 lb 2 oz

Striped bass

Choptank River

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Chain pickerel

Laurel Lake

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Bluespotted sunfish

Maurice River

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Black bullhead

7 in · 3 oz

White perch

Maurice River

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Golden shiner

Silver Lake

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Chain pickerel

Mary Elmer Lake

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Bluegill

Willis Branch

6 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Dover

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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.

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FAQ about Dover fishing

Anglers in Dover, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Wyoming Lake, Choptank River, Silver Lake, Moores Lake, and Delaware Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Dover, DE:

Largemouth bass - 12,100 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,817 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,500 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,368 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,310 reported catches

The latest Dover, DE fishing reports are:

@raymondmccombs reported a nice Largemouth bass at Smithville Lake.
@MDHooksets reported a nice Striped bass at Choptank River.
@drefentress reported a nice Chain pickerel at Laurel Lake.
@andrew-devlin reported a nice Bluespotted sunfish at Maurice River.

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: