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Fishing in Kenton, DE

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Kenton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel

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Channel catfish

Bohemia River

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Largemouth bass

Charles E. Price Memorial Park

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

Chester River

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American gizzard shad

Saint Jones River

10 in · 1 lb

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Chain pickerel

Shaws Mill Pond

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Blue catfish

Bohemia River

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Blue catfish

Elk River

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Sassafras River

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Brown bullhead

Saint Jones River

7 in · 3 oz

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About Kenton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Kenton, Delaware. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 13,275 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,307 catches for Channel catfish, and 2,142 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Kenton

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°13′38.6″N 75°39′52.6″W
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FAQ about Kenton fishing

Anglers in Kenton, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware Bay, Choptank River, Silver Lake, Saint Jones River, and Isaac Branch.
Most commonly caught species around Kenton, DE:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Kenton, DE was a 6 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tpierson9375 at Chesapeake City East Disposal Area on April 21, 2017.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Kenton, 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 Kenton, DE was a 5 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ryanyaglinski at Lloyd Creek on May 7, 2020.

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