Delaware Fishing Destinations

Trap Pond

Black Crappie Chain Pickerel Kelp Bass and 1 more species

Trap Pond in Delaware is a popular fishing destination, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, crappie, and pickerel. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking, hiking, and camping in the surrounding state park. Fishing tips include using topwater lures in the early morning and late afternoon, and fishing in the shallow areas around the pond. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Get driving directions.

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Fish Species

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Crappies are members of the sunfish and the black bass family.

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All members of the genus Esox look very much alike. The chain pickerel can be recognized by its markings.

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The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...


Boat Launches

Access Ramp
Fir Landing, Chincoteague Island
Lockwood Court 203, Annapolis
Golden Hill Road Dorchester County
Bestpitch Ferry Road Dorchester County
Joseph Avenue Baltimore
Inverton Road 2057, Stanbrook
Sussex County
Paleo Way Sussex County
Supplee Launch
Gravel Hill Road Sussex County
Cupola Park Boat Ramp 110, Millsboro
Cupola Park Boat Ramp 101, Millsboro
Marina Drive Sussex County
Windy Hill Road Talbot County
Saint Michaels Road Talbot County
Cox Neck Road Queen Anne's County
Goodhand Creek Road Chester
Blue Star Memorial Highway Kent Narrows
Bogles Wharf Road Kent County
Coventry Parish Road 5741, Somerset County
Coulbourn Creek Road Somerset County
Goose Creek Lane Somerset County
Deal Island Road 8968, Somerset County
Ralph Abbott Road 10373, Somerset County
Messick Road 11399, Somerset County
Wharf Road Elliott
Bivalve Wharf Road 20800, Wicomico County
Cedar Hill Marina
Tyaskin Wharf Road Wicomico County
Branch Street Calvert County
Magruders Ferry Road 17901, Brandywine
Hallowing Point Road 6935, Calvert County
Key Wallace Drive Dorchester County
Race Street Vienna
New Bridge Road 4400, Dorchester County
Drawbridge Road 4900, Dorchester County
Franklin Street Cambridge
Great Marsh Park Boat Launch
Hooper Island Road Honga
Coveys Landing
Crouse Park Lane 5, Denton
Fredericktown Boat Ramp
Port Herman Drive 92, Cecil County
99 Drop Howard County
Liberty Road Carroll County
Lakeview Avenue Carroll County
Piney Run Park
Critical Area Driving Tour Prince George's County
Holly Road 302, Selby-On-The-Bay
Tucker Street Boat Ramp
Seaward Drive 504, Anne Arundel County
Bowie
Cliffs City Road 4652, Kent County
Grays Inn Landing Road Kent County
Allens Lane Kent County
Green Lane Kent County
Rocky Point Road 2200, Essex
Buckingham Road 9500, Kent County
John Downs Loop 8311, Anne Arundel County
Marlboro Road 1570, Anne Arundel County
Spooks Hill Road Baltimore County
Hearns Mill Road Sussex County
German Road 25095, Sussex County
Nanticoke Avenue Seaford
Leonards Mill Pond Drive 2899, Wicomico County
Dogwood Lane Sussex County
Shady Acres Lane 31202, Sussex County
Chipmans Pond Road Sussex County
South Point Road 5837, Worcester County
Brushbuck Lane Worcester County
Carriage Lane Ocean Pines
Fishing Creek Lane Ocean Pines
Public Landing Wharf Road 6075, Worcester County
Cedar Hall Wharf Road Worcester County
Bell Road 5098, Accomack County
Lightspun Lane 5665, Long Reach
Skippers Point Circle 1614, Edgewood
Kennard Avenue Edgewood
Clarke's Landing Boat Ramp
Harper Creek Boat Launch
Forest Landing
Walnut Grove Road 425, Essex