🐟 What fish can you catch in Townsend?

Most commonly caught species around Townsend , DE : Largemouth bass - 16,628 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,666 reported catches Bluegill - 3,019 reported catches Striped bass - 1,413 reported catches Black crappie - 1,374 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Townsend fishing reports?

The latest Townsend , DE fishing reports are: @robertbarker7028 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @marcusbrady reported a nice Blue catfish at Chester River . @tommytuxward reported a nice Largemouth bass . @tommytuxward reported a nice Largemouth bass . @PAIngham reported a nice Blue catfish . .

Fishing in Townsend, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Townsend, Delaware?

Anglers in Townsend , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Delaware Bay , Chester River , Lums Pond , Charles E. Price Memorial Park .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Townsend

Latest Townsend fishing reports

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Blue catfish

Chester River

34 in · 25 lb

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

Bohemia River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bush River

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Chester River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

White Clay Creek (PA)

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Fishing regulations in Townsend

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.

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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°23′48.5″N 75°41′39.5″W

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FAQ about Townsend fishing

Anglers in Townsend, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Chester River, Lums Pond, and Charles E. Price Memorial Park.

Most commonly caught species around Townsend, DE:

Largemouth bass - 16,628 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,666 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,019 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,413 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,374 reported catches

The latest Townsend, DE fishing reports are:

@robertbarker7028 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@marcusbrady reported a nice Blue catfish at Chester River.
@tommytuxward reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@tommytuxward reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@PAIngham reported a nice Blue catfish.

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