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Assawoman Canal

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Delaware, United States

4.5·51 catches

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Spot croaker

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Largemouth bass

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Mummichog

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Largemouth bass

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Summer flounder

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Assawoman Canal is a canal located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Mummichog, Atlantic croaker, and Spot croaker.

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38°32′5.7″N 75°04′34.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Assawoman 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 Assawoman Canal fishing

Assawoman Canal is a canal located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°32′5.7″N 75°04′34.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Assawoman Canal by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Assawoman Canal are:
The latest Assawoman Canal fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Assawoman Canal, some of the species in season this May include: Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bull shark, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Nurse shark. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Delaware requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, daily and annual licenses, available online and at authorized retailers.

In Delaware, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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