SUMMARY
Coursey Pond is a 36-acre fishing hotspot located in Delaware, USA. The pond is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. Nearby activities include hiking, birdwatching, and boating. It is recommended to use live bait or lures when fishing in Coursey Pond, and to fish early in the morning or late in the evening for the best results. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall when temperatures range from 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Bluegill
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Brown Bullhead
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Common Carp
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White Catfish
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Black Crappie
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White Perch
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Yellow Perch
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American Shad
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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trap Pond State Park | 140 | |||
| Belleplain State Forest | 170 | |||
| Parvin State Park | 55 | |||
| Soroptimist Park | 20 | |||
| Dover AFB Military | ||||
| Delaware Seashore State Park | 330 | |||
| Cape Henlopen State Park | 155 |
