🐟 What fish can you catch in New Castle?

Most commonly caught species around New Castle , DE : Largemouth bass - 31,773 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,358 reported catches Bluegill - 6,324 reported catches Black crappie - 2,983 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,361 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Castle fishing reports?

The latest New Castle , DE fishing reports are: @Kal44 reported a nice White crappie at Sunset Lake . @kylepreston reported a nice Blue catfish . @ChatterBob reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hillside Park . @zach.kelleher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Alcyon Lake . .

Fishing in New Castle, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Castle, Delaware?

Anglers in New Castle , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Brandywine Creek , Christina River , Chester Creek , Lums Pond .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in New Castle

Latest New Castle fishing reports

White crappie

Sunset Lake

5 in · 1 oz

Shamona Creek

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Hillside Park

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Largemouth bass

Alcyon Lake

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Largemouth bass

Raceway

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Largemouth bass

Raceway

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Andrew Evans Park

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Black crappie

Elmer Lake

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Yellow perch

Marsh Creek Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in New Castle

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 19th, 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°40′5.2″N 75°34′10.9″W

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FAQ about New Castle fishing

Anglers in New Castle, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Brandywine Creek, Christina River, Chester Creek, and Lums Pond.

Most commonly caught species around New Castle, DE:

Largemouth bass - 31,773 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,358 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,324 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,983 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,361 reported catches

The latest New Castle, DE fishing reports are:

@Kal44 reported a nice White crappie at Sunset Lake.
@kylepreston reported a nice Blue catfish.
@ChatterBob reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hillside Park.
@zach.kelleher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Alcyon Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New Castle, 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: