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Long Drain Ditch

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Delaware, United States

5.0·43 catches

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Long Drain Ditch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Black crappie.

Location

38°35′44.1″N 75°18′43.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Long Drain Ditch, 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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Cities nearby

Millsboro

0.5 miles away

Dagsboro

4.9 miles away

Frankford

6.6 miles away

Georgetown

7.6 miles away

Long Neck

8.8 miles away

Selbyville

10.7 miles away

Millville

10.8 miles away

Bishopville

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Ocean View

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Milton

12.4 miles away

Bethany Beach

13.9 miles away

Laurel

14.0 miles away

Whaleyville

14.1 miles away

Willards

14.2 miles away

Dewey Beach

14.6 miles away

South Bethany

14.7 miles away

Pittsville

14.9 miles away

Rehoboth Beach

14.9 miles away

Henlopen Acres

15.2 miles away

Lewes

15.5 miles away

Blades

15.9 miles away

Delmar

15.9 miles away

Parsonsburg

16.5 miles away

Fenwick Island

16.8 miles away

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FAQ about Long Drain Ditch fishing

the Long Drain Ditch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°35′44.1″N 75°18′43.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Long Drain Ditch 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 the Long Drain Ditch are:
The latest Long Drain Ditch fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Long Drain Ditch, some of the species in season this June 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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