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Fishing in South Bethany, DE

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in South Bethany

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Summer flounder
Summer flounder
Striped bass
Striped bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black sea bass
Black sea bass

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Largemouth bass

Wagamons Pond

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Bluegill

Leonard Pond Run

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Largemouth bass

Leonard Pond

19 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

Blockhouse Pond

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

Blockhouse Pond

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Blockhouse Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Blockhouse Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Tautog

Roosevelt Inlet

21 in · 6 lb 8 oz

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Chain pickerel

Schumaker Pond

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Largemouth bass

Schumaker Pond

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About South Bethany fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around South Bethany, Delaware. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,304 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,792 catches for Summer flounder, and 1,261 catches for Striped bass.

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Fishing regulations in South Bethany

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

38°30′57.6″N 75°03′32″W
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