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Simons River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Delaware, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Black bullhead

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General info

Simons River is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black bullhead, Atlantic croaker, and Largemouth bass.

Location

39°12′57″N 75°25′17.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Simons River, 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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Cities nearby

Little Creek

3.7 miles away

Leipsic

5.4 miles away

Dover

6.5 miles away

Dover Base Housing

7.5 miles away

Kent Acres

7.7 miles away

Highland Acres

8.7 miles away

Rodney Village

8.7 miles away

Cheswold

8.9 miles away

Rising Sun-Lebanon

9.2 miles away

Wyoming

10.3 miles away

Magnolia

10.4 miles away

Bowers

10.8 miles away

Camden

10.9 miles away

Gandys Beach

10.9 miles away

Money Island

11.1 miles away

Smyrna

11.3 miles away

Woodside East

12.0 miles away

Clayton

12.5 miles away

Woodside

12.7 miles away

Kenton

13.0 miles away

Riverview

13.9 miles away

Viola

14.4 miles away

Frederica

14.6 miles away

Felton

16.3 miles away

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FAQ about Simons River fishing

📍 Where is the Simons River located?
the Simons River is a stream located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°12′57″N 75°25′17.7″W
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🎣 Where on the Simons River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Simons River 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 Simons River?
The most common species in the Simons River are:
📢 What are the latest Simons River fishing reports?
The latest Simons River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Simons River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Simons River, 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 Simons River?

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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