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Fishing in New Castle, DE

Delaware, United States

Best fishing spots in New Castle, DE

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Delaware River

Pennsylvania, United States

4.5
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Brandywine Creek

Delaware, United States

4.5
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Christina River

Delaware, United States

4.5
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Chester Creek

Pennsylvania, United States

4.6
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Lums Pond

Delaware, United States

3.6
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White Clay Creek (PA)

Delaware, United States

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Becks Pond

Delaware, United States

4.2
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DOD Ponds WMA

New Jersey, United States

3.8
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Enchanted Lake

Delaware, United States

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Alloway Lake

New Jersey, United States

4.3
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Top fish species in New Castle

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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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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Redbreast sunfish

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Channel catfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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Fallfish

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Blue catfish

Bohemia River

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Blue catfish

Elk River

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Largemouth bass

Folley Pond

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Largemouth bass

London Branch

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About New Castle fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around New Castle, Delaware. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 31,987 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,398 catches for Channel catfish, and 6,393 catches for Bluegill.

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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 May 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

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6

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12"

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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:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in New Castle, DE was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @alexlittle37 at Octoraro Lake on March 10, 2015.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE was a 8 ft / 869.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmanhosley at Green Pond on August 9, 2020.

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5.0 miles away

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8.1 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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8.7 miles away

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10.0 miles away

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10.0 miles away

Port Penn

10.5 miles away

Ardencroft

10.5 miles away

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10.5 miles away

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Ardentown

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