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Fishing regulations at Balders Pond, DE
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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 Summer flounder as of May 12th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Jan. 1 - May 31: minimum size = 16-inches
June 1 - Dec. 31: minimum size = 17.5-inches
No closed season.
Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
Regulations for
FAQ about Balders Pond fishing
- Summer flounder - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black sea bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @masonrodgers8024 reported a nice Southern flounder.
- @HighTideCo reported a nice American eel.
- @Bucks_and_bass reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @Bucks_and_bass reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @Bucks_and_bass reported a nice Summer flounder.
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