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Fork Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Delaware, United States

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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Brown bullhead

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Bluegill

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General info

Fork Branch is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Brown bullhead.

Location

39°11′30.1″N 75°33′35.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Fork Branch, 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 May 5th, 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

Regulations for

39°11′30.1″N 75°33′35.4″W
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9.4 miles away

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11.4 miles away

Marydel

11.5 miles away

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11.8 miles away

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15.6 miles away

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FAQ about Fork Branch fishing

the Fork Branch is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°11′30.1″N 75°33′35.4″W
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