Gum Branch

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Delaware, United States

4.0·7 catches

Logged catches

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Top fish species at Gum Branch

Largemouth bass

Rainbow trout

Chain pickerel

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Gum Branch fishing reports

Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations at Gum 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.

Local laws and licenses

Delaware fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters

Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Additional information

No closed season.In Becks Pond: bag limit = 2 largemouth bass per person per day; minimum size = 15-inches total length.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Required licenses

Anglers who fish for trout in Delaware are required to have a Delaware Trout Stamp.

Additional information

Basic Requirements: no minimum size. Four fish per day in fly-fishing streams. Six fish per day in all other streams.In designated trout streams: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams, except between and including the first Saturday of April and the second Saturday of March of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams on the opening day of the trout season before 7:00 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.In designated trout ponds: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds, except between and including the first Saturday of March and the second Saturday of February of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds on the opening day of the trout season before 7 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.For detailed regulations, please see Delaware freshwater trout fishing.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Gum Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Gum Branch located?

the Gum Branch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:

38°46′56.9″N 75°30′32.9″W

🎣 Where on the Gum Branch is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Gum Branch 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.

🐟 What species are in the Gum Branch?

The most common species in the Gum Branch are:

Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Chain pickerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Gum Branch fishing reports?

The latest Gum Branch fishing reports are:

@kam.rodriguez reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@ryan.scott4 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@troy.roach reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@jtaylor4265 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Gum Branch right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Gum Branch, some of the species in season this November include: Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bull shark, Tautog, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Gum Branch?

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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Gum Branch

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Gum Branch fishing reports

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Gum Branch?

Fishing regulations at Gum Branch, DE

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Rainbow trout

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