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Fishing regulations at West Lake, DE
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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 April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
No closed season.
In Becks Pond: bag limit = 2 largemouth bass per person per day; minimum size = 15-inches total length.
Micropterus nigricans
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FAQ about West Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 49 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- @barbermason reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @barbermason reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @dylanbond4827 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @dylanbond4827 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @nicholaspifer reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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