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Nanticoke River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Delaware, United States

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White bullhead

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Blue catfish

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Black crappie

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Northern snakehead

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Channel catfish

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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 Largemouth bass.

Location

38°33′58.1″N 75°40′51.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Nanticoke River?

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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 Largemouth bass as of May 12th, 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°33′58.1″N 75°40′51.6″W
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Cities nearby

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1.8 miles away

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Laurel

6.1 miles away

Blades

6.4 miles away

Seaford

7.1 miles away

Mardela Springs

8.5 miles away

Delmar

9.7 miles away

Hebron

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10.1 miles away

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Bridgeville

11.8 miles away

East New Market

13.3 miles away

Quantico

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Salisbury

14.1 miles away

Secretary

14.7 miles away

Preston

15.9 miles away

Parsonsburg

16.3 miles away

Choptank

16.6 miles away

Fruitland

17.2 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:
38°33′58.1″N 75°40′51.6″W
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