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Saint Jones River

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Delaware, United States

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American gizzard shad

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American gizzard shad

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General info

Saint Jones River is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

39°07′25.3″N 75°29′36.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Saint Jones River, 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.

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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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39°07′25.3″N 75°29′36.2″W
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32.9 miles away

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35.5 miles away

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35.5 miles away

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Glasgow

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Elkton

37.7 miles away

Easton

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Brookside

39.3 miles away

Newark

40.8 miles away

Upper

42.0 miles away

Wilmington

42.8 miles away

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Havre de Grace

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Glassboro

44.8 miles away

Aberdeen

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Hockessin

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the Saint Jones River is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°07′25.3″N 75°29′36.2″W
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