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Deep Branch

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Delaware, United States

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White crappie

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 7 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Deep Branch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Kent County, Delaware. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

Location

38°54′2.6″N 75°24′51.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Deep 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 April 22nd, 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

38°54′2.6″N 75°24′51.3″W
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Cities nearby

Milford

0.7 miles away

Lincoln

2.3 miles away

Houston

5.0 miles away

Slaughter Beach

5.7 miles away

Ellendale

6.3 miles away

Frederica

7.9 miles away

Harrington

8.6 miles away

Farmington

9.1 miles away

Milton

10.3 miles away

Riverview

10.5 miles away

Bowers

11.0 miles away

Greenwood

11.5 miles away

Felton

11.7 miles away

Magnolia

12.2 miles away

Viola

13.0 miles away

Woodside East

13.3 miles away

Woodside

14.4 miles away

Rising Sun-Lebanon

14.6 miles away

Georgetown

14.7 miles away

Dover Base Housing

15.5 miles away

Camden

15.7 miles away

Bridgeville

15.8 miles away

Highland Acres

16.0 miles away

Wyoming

16.8 miles away

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FAQ about Deep Branch fishing

the Deep Branch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Kent County, Delaware. Its coordinates are:
38°54′2.6″N 75°24′51.3″W
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