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Fishing in Port Penn, DE

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Port Penn

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

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Largemouth bass

Wilson Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

Ridley Park Lake

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Blue catfish

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Green sunfish

Ridley Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Narraticon

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Blue catfish

Bohemia River

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Black crappie

Ridley Park Lake

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Bluegill

Lake Narraticon

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Rainbow trout

White Clay Creek (PA)

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About Port Penn fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Port Penn, Delaware. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 24,747 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,484 catches for Bluegill, and 4,288 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Port Penn

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 18th, 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°31′0.8″N 75°34′52″W
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FAQ about Port Penn fishing

Anglers in Port Penn, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Christina River, Lums Pond, and White Clay Creek (PA).
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