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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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General info

Jordan Branch is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Black crappie.

Location

39°13′7″N 75°42′39.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Jordan 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

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

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
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters
Bag limit25

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.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie
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Local laws and licenses

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Cities nearby

Kenton

2.6 miles away

Hartly

3.5 miles away

Clayton

6.1 miles away

Templeville

6.5 miles away

Cheswold

6.6 miles away

Millington

7.4 miles away

Smyrna

7.6 miles away

Marydel

7.6 miles away

Sudlersville

8.0 miles away

Barclay

9.7 miles away

Henderson

10.3 miles away

Leipsic

10.6 miles away

Wyoming

10.7 miles away

Dover

11.0 miles away

Rodney Village

11.1 miles away

Camden

11.7 miles away

Kent Acres

12.0 miles away

Townsend

12.3 miles away

Highland Acres

12.4 miles away

Woodside

12.8 miles away

Rising Sun-Lebanon

13.8 miles away

Woodside East

14.0 miles away

Dover Base Housing

14.0 miles away

Little Creek

14.5 miles away

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FAQ about Jordan Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Jordan Branch located?
the Jordan Branch is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°13′7″N 75°42′39.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Jordan Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Jordan 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 Jordan Branch?
The most common species in the Jordan Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Jordan Branch fishing reports?
The latest Jordan Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Jordan Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Jordan 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 Jordan 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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