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Bluegill

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

33 in · 9 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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General info

Swan Creek is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Bluegill.

Location

38°37′20.1″N 75°15′25.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Swan Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Swan Creek, 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 6th, 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°37′20.1″N 75°15′25.4″W
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Cities nearby

Millsboro

3.6 miles away

Dagsboro

5.3 miles away

Long Neck

5.6 miles away

Frankford

7.1 miles away

Georgetown

8.4 miles away

Millville

9.2 miles away

Ocean View

10.5 miles away

Milton

10.9 miles away

Dewey Beach

11.1 miles away

Selbyville

11.3 miles away

Rehoboth Beach

11.4 miles away

Henlopen Acres

11.7 miles away

Bethany Beach

11.8 miles away

Lewes

12.3 miles away

Bishopville

12.8 miles away

South Bethany

13.0 miles away

Fenwick Island

15.7 miles away

Whaleyville

16.1 miles away

Willards

16.7 miles away

Laurel

17.2 miles away

Pittsville

17.8 miles away

Blades

18.7 miles away

Delmar

19.4 miles away

Parsonsburg

19.7 miles away

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FAQ about Swan Creek fishing

the Swan Creek is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°37′20.1″N 75°15′25.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Swan Creek 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.
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