🐟 What fish can you catch in Wilmington?

Most commonly caught species around Wilmington , DE : Largemouth bass - 35,776 reported catches Bluegill - 7,395 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,591 reported catches Black crappie - 4,051 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,118 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wilmington fishing reports?

The latest Wilmington , DE fishing reports are: @HunnyBuns reported a nice Largemouth bass at Struble Lake . @HunnyBuns reported a nice White crappie at Struble Lake . @ccliprippers reported a nice Brown trout at Furnace Bay . @michaellloyd8996 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @Duck8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Barker Circle Pond . .

Fishing in Wilmington, DE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Wilmington, Delaware?

Anglers in Wilmington , DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Darby Creek , Brandywine Creek , Christina River , Ridley Creek .

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

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Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Wilmington

Latest Wilmington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Struble Lake

14 in · 2 lb

White crappie

Struble Lake

length · weight

Brown trout

Furnace Bay

16 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

8 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Barker Circle Pond

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Barker Circle Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

DOD Ponds WMA

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Furnace Bay

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Black crappie

Tippin's Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Wilmington

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 22nd, 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°44′29.4″N 75°32′28.7″W

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FAQ about Wilmington fishing

Anglers in Wilmington, DE recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Darby Creek, Brandywine Creek, Christina River, and Ridley Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Wilmington, DE:

Largemouth bass - 35,776 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,395 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,591 reported catches
Black crappie - 4,051 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,118 reported catches

The latest Wilmington, DE fishing reports are:

@HunnyBuns reported a nice Largemouth bass at Struble Lake.
@HunnyBuns reported a nice White crappie at Struble Lake.
@ccliprippers reported a nice Brown trout at Furnace Bay.
@michaellloyd8996 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@Duck8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Barker Circle Pond.

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