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Nanticoke River

Delaware, United States

4.5Β·342 catches

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Blue catfish

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Blue skate

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Blue catfish

28 in Β· 18 lb 8 oz

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General info

Nanticoke River is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Kent County, Delaware and Dorchester County, Maryland. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Channel catfish, and Striped bass.

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38Β°33β€²58.1β€³N 75Β°40β€²51.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Nanticoke 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Salisbury

14.1 miles away

Cambridge

21.5 miles away

Princess Anne

24.9 miles away

Easton

25.5 miles away

Milford

27.5 miles away

Ocean Pines

31.5 miles away

Ocean View

31.5 miles away

Lewes

32.4 miles away

Dover

42.0 miles away

Lexington Park

46.5 miles away

Chesapeake Beach

47.4 miles away

California

47.8 miles away

Smyrna

50.4 miles away

Lower

50.5 miles away

Annapolis Neck

51.1 miles away

Annapolis

52.4 miles away

Arnold

55.0 miles away

Parole

55.1 miles away

Lake Shore

57.1 miles away

Middle

58.0 miles away

Severna Park

59.8 miles away

Brock Hall

61.4 miles away

Crofton

62.1 miles away

Waldorf

66.9 miles away

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FAQ about Nanticoke River fishing

the Nanticoke River is a stream located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Kent County, Delaware and Dorchester County, Maryland. Its coordinates are:
38Β°33β€²58.1β€³N 75Β°40β€²51.6β€³W
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