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Church Branch

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Delaware, United States

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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General info

Church Branch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Yellow perch.

Location

38°48′23.8″N 75°24′59.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Church 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 March 27th, 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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38°48′23.8″N 75°24′59.1″W
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the Church Branch is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°48′23.8″N 75°24′59.1″W
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