🐟 What fish can you catch in Newark?

Most commonly caught species around Newark , DE : Largemouth bass - 20,806 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,758 reported catches Bluegill - 4,040 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,284 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,169 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newark fishing reports?

The latest Newark , DE fishing reports are: @jackjohnston8729 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Chambers Lake . @zacksparacio reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Narraticon . @Costa28 reported a nice Brook trout at Ridley Creek . @antonbuhaievskyi reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Narraticon . .

Fishing in Newark, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newark, Delaware?

Anglers in Newark , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Chesapeake Bay (North) , Brandywine Creek , Christina River , Lums Pond .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Newark

Latest Newark fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Chambers Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Narraticon

length · weight

Lake Narraticon

length · weight

Brook trout

Ridley Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Narraticon

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Narraticon

length · weight

Largemouth bass

20 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Greenwich Lake

length · weight

Golden rainbow trout

Darby Creek

22 in · 4 lb

Brown trout

Furnace Bay

15 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Newark

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 23rd, 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′39.4″N 75°45′26.3″W

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FAQ about Newark fishing

Anglers in Newark, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Chesapeake Bay (North), Brandywine Creek, Christina River, and Lums Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Newark, DE:

Largemouth bass - 20,806 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,758 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,040 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,284 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,169 reported catches

The latest Newark, DE fishing reports are:

@jackjohnston8729 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Chambers Lake.
@zacksparacio reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Narraticon.
@Costa28 reported a nice Brook trout at Ridley Creek.
@antonbuhaievskyi reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Narraticon.

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