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Cool Spring Reservoir

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Delaware, United States

3.4·217 catches

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cool Spring Reservoir is a lake located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Striped bass.

Location

39°45′5.6″N 75°33′32.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cool Spring Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Cool Spring Reservoir, 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 4th, 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°45′5.6″N 75°33′32.2″W
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Reviews of Cool Spring Reservoir

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4.7 miles away

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5.6 miles away

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5.7 miles away

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Pedricktown

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8.8 miles away

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Pennsville

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FAQ about Cool Spring Reservoir fishing

Cool Spring Reservoir is a lake located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°45′5.6″N 75°33′32.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Cool Spring Reservoir 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.
The most common species in Cool Spring Reservoir are:
  • Largemouth bass - 58 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
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