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Chestnut Run

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Delaware, United States

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Creek chub

11 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

6 in · 3 oz

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Redbreast sunfish

11 in · 1 lb

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Creek chub

7 in · 2 oz

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Greengill hybrid

11 in · 1 lb

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Green sunfish

12 in · 2 lb

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General info

Chestnut Run is a stream located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Redbreast sunfish, Creek chub, and Green sunfish.

Location

39°44′50.6″N 75°36′3.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Chestnut Run, 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.

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7.1 miles away

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7.3 miles away

Arden

7.4 miles away

Ardentown

7.6 miles away

Brookside

8.2 miles away

Claymont

8.4 miles away

Hamorton

8.7 miles away

New Garden

9.2 miles away

Newark

9.6 miles away

Pennsville

9.7 miles away

Bear

9.8 miles away

Pedricktown

10.3 miles away

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FAQ about Chestnut Run fishing

📍 Where is the Chestnut Run located?
the Chestnut Run is a stream located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°44′50.6″N 75°36′3.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Chestnut Run is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Chestnut Run 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 Chestnut Run?
The most common species in the Chestnut Run are:
📢 What are the latest Chestnut Run fishing reports?
The latest Chestnut Run fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Chestnut Run right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Chestnut Run, some of the species in season this June include: Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bull shark, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Nurse shark. 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 Chestnut Run?

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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