🐟 What fish can you catch in Wilmington?

Most commonly caught species around Wilmington , DE : Largemouth bass - 36,106 reported catches Bluegill - 7,496 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,663 reported catches Black crappie - 4,120 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,176 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wilmington fishing reports?

The latest Wilmington , DE fishing reports are: @austineckrote reported a nice Largemouth bass at Two Log Run . @kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake . @SVGDisturbed reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haddon Lake . @kyle_carberry reported a nice Largemouth bass at Malaga Lake . @SVGDisturbed reported a nice Rainbow trout at Haddon Lake . .

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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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Wilmington?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Wilmington , DE was a 8 ft / 869.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmanhosley at Green Pond on August 9, 2020 .

Delaware, United States

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Top fish species in Wilmington

Latest Wilmington fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Two Log Run

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Channel catfish

Mary Elmer Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Haddon Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Malaga Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Haddon Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Darby Creek

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

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Brook trout

Chester Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Broad Street Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Audubon Lake

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 May 12th, 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 - 36,106 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,496 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,663 reported catches
Black crappie - 4,120 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,176 reported catches

The latest Wilmington, DE fishing reports are:

@austineckrote reported a nice Largemouth bass at Two Log Run.
@kelseakeenan reported a nice Channel catfish at Mary Elmer Lake.
@SVGDisturbed reported a nice Largemouth bass at Haddon Lake.
@kyle_carberry reported a nice Largemouth bass at Malaga Lake.
@SVGDisturbed reported a nice Rainbow trout at Haddon Lake.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Wilmington, DE was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @nicholascordero16 at Newton Lake on October 24, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Wilmington, DE was a 8 ft / 869.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tmanhosley at Green Pond on August 9, 2020.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Wilmington, DE was a 13 ft / 24 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Dizzy02 at Cohansey River on April 6, 2015.