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Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

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Delaware, United States

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Chesapeake and Delaware Canal fishing reports

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Yellow bullhead

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

30 in · 7 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

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General info

Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a canal located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Cecil County, Maryland. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Striped bass.

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39°32′28″N 75°44′26.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, DE

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39°32′28″N 75°44′26.3″W
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Cities nearby

Chesapeake City

3.8 miles away

Glasgow

4.2 miles away

St. Georges

4.9 miles away

Elkton

6.2 miles away

Bear

6.3 miles away

Middletown

6.7 miles away

Odessa

7.2 miles away

Delaware City

8.1 miles away

Port Penn

8.7 miles away

Brookside

8.8 miles away

Newark

9.5 miles away

Townsend

10.3 miles away

Cecilton

11.6 miles away

North East

11.6 miles away

New Castle

12.6 miles away

Wilmington Manor

13.0 miles away

Charlestown

13.1 miles away

Pike Creek Valley

13.2 miles away

Pike Creek

14.6 miles away

North Star

14.8 miles away

Galena

15.6 miles away

Perryville

17.5 miles away

Port Deposit

19.6 miles away

Havre de Grace

19.9 miles away

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FAQ about Chesapeake and Delaware Canal fishing

Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a canal located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Cecil County, Maryland. Its coordinates are:
39°32′28″N 75°44′26.3″W
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