Fishing in
Delaware
817 named waters · 0 stocked in the last 30 days
Delaware Bay is the draw — striped bass, weakfish, and croaker move through its brackish water on a seasonal migration that shore anglers time closely. The Indian River and Rehoboth Bay area add flounder and additional striper access without needing a boat.
Delaware holds 817 fishable waters on the books. DNREC has logged 36 stockings in the last year, led by rainbow trout. The biggest water in the state is Big Round Pond at 477 acres.
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Scheduled ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — White Clay Creek · Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout4 waters
- Brown Trout2 waters
Freshest stockings
Full report →- White Clay CreekBrown TroutApr 30, 2026
- Red Clay CreekRainbow TroutApr 30, 2026
- White Clay CreekRainbow TroutApr 30, 2026
- White Clay CreekRainbow TroutApr 23, 2026
- Wilson RunRainbow TroutApr 23, 2026
Most-stocked waters, last 12 months
- White Clay Creek9× stocked
- Wilson Run6× stocked
- Red Clay Creek4× stocked
- Pike Creek2× stocked
Biggest waters
- Big Round Pond477 ac
- Rehoboth Flats225 ac
- Shearness Pool203 ac
- Lums Pond198 ac
- Red Mill Pond192 ac
- Hoopes Reservoir188 ac
- Noxontown Lake178 ac
- Silver Lake169 ac
Major rivers
- Richelieu Riverorder 9 · ~12,232 cfs
- Delaware Riverorder 8 · ~19,306 cfs
- Christina Riverorder 7 · ~729 cfs
- Brandywine Creekorder 6 · ~437 cfs
- Saint Jones Riverorder 6 · ~99 cfs
- Smyrna Riverorder 6 · ~67 cfs
- White Clay Creekorder 5 · ~205 cfs
- Mispillion Riverorder 5 · ~186 cfs
Waters by county
All counties →Sussex (456) · Kent (212) · New Castle (141) · Quebec (8)
Seasons, limits, and rules are Delaware's call — read the official regulations and buy your license from the state, not a middleman. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
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Delaware fishing — FAQ
Where does Delaware stock fish?+
DNREC logged 36 stockings across Delaware in the last year, led by rainbow trout and brown trout. Browse the map and most-stocked waters above for exact locations.
How often does Delaware stock fish?+
Delaware's agency publishes stocking updates that we check daily. Follow any water to track its stocking schedule.
Do I need a license to fish in Delaware?+
Yes — Delaware requires a fishing license for most anglers. Buy one from the state agency and check current seasons and limits before you go.
How many fishable waters are in Delaware?+
Delaware has 817 named fishable waters mapped on FishableWaters, from stocked reservoirs to wild streams.