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Delaware · Fishing
New Castle, Delaware doesn't have a sprawling fishing scene, but what it does have is accessible and worth knowing about. The three spots in this area cover two distinct types of water: stocked ponds and tidal creek fishing.
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New Castle, Delaware doesn't have a sprawling fishing scene, but what it does have is accessible and worth knowing about. The three spots in this area cover two distinct types of water: stocked ponds and tidal creek fishing. Tybouts Corner Pond is the most straightforward option, a pond sitting at 60 feet elevation where the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks rainbow trout and brown trout, alongside resident largemouth bass and bluegill. Lewis Pond rounds out the still-water options. For something different, Augustine Creek at the Augustine Wildlife Area drops down to near sea level at 5 feet elevation and fishes more like tidal mid-Atlantic water — white perch, yellow perch, channel catfish, and largemouth bass are the species to target there. Both the pond and creek fishing are rated easy in terms of difficulty, so this area works well for beginners or anyone bringing kids, but experienced anglers can find productive sessions if they match their approach to the water type and season.
Tybouts Corner Pond holds rainbow trout, brown trout, largemouth bass, and bluegill. The trout are stocked fish, so your best window for them is during active stocking periods in spring and fall — check the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife stocking schedule before you go rather than assuming the pond is loaded year-round.
Yes, it fishes quite differently. Augustine Creek is tidal water at nearly sea level, and the species reflect that — white perch, yellow perch, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. White perch and yellow perch tend to be more active during moving tides, so timing your visit around tide changes rather than just time of day will make a real difference.
Tybouts Corner Pond
~5 min drive
Easy
Smalleys Pond
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near DE.
Dragon Run Creek - Dragon Run State Wildlife Area
~6 min drive
Moderate
Augustine Wildlife Area - Augustine Creek
~6 min drive
Easy
Sunset Lake
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near DE.
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal - St. Georges
~13 min drive
Moderate
Becks Pond
~10 min drive
Easy
Lewis Pond
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near DE.
Brandywine Creek - Rockland Area
~20 min drive
Moderate
Hoopes Reservoir - Wilmington
~16 min drive
Easy
Lums Pond
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near DE.
Susquehanna River - Havre de Grace Access
~45 min drive
Moderate
A valid Delaware fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older fishing in the state. For trout at Tybouts Corner Pond, you will also need a Delaware Trout Stamp in addition to the base license. Purchase both through the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife before your trip.
For Tybouts Corner Pond, a light to medium spinning rod with 6-8 lb line covers trout and bass. Bring small spinners or PowerBait for trout and soft plastics for bass. At Augustine Creek, a medium rod with slightly heavier line handles catfish and perch — bottom rigs with cut bait or worms work well for catfish, while small jigs or live minnows are solid choices for perch.
Both Tybouts Corner Pond and Augustine Creek at the Augustine Wildlife Area are rated easy difficulty, making them reasonable choices for beginners and younger anglers. The pond environment at Tybouts Corner is particularly forgiving for learning basic casting and bait fishing without dealing with current or complex structure.
