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Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Delaware, United States

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Chesapeake and Delaware Canal fishing reports

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Blue catfish

28 in · 9 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

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Channel catfish

24 in · 13 lb

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Largemouth bass

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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, Largemouth bass, and Striped bass.

Location

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

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.

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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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