LUMS POND STATE PARK

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PARKS DELAWARE

Lums Pond State Park


May 2, 2024

Lums Pond State Park is located in the state of Delaware and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a variety of activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, and camping. The park covers over 1,700 acres and is home to the largest freshwater pond in Delaware, Lums Pond.

One of the main attractions of the park is the Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course, which is a high ropes course that offers a challenging and thrilling experience for visitors. Another popular attraction is the Lums Pond Zip Line, which is the longest and fastest zip line in the state.

There are also several hiking trails within the park, including the Swamp Forest Trail and the Big Oak Trail, which offer scenic views of the surrounding nature. Visitors can also enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie in Lums Pond.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Lums Pond was created in the 19th century as a reservoir to supply water to the C&D Canal. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, osprey, and beavers.

The best time of year to visit Lums Pond State Park is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the leaves are changing colors. Camping is also popular in the summer months, but it can get crowded during peak season. Overall, Lums Pond State Park is a great destination for outdoor activities and offers something for everyone to enjoy.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Tussock

Black Sea Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Northern Pike

Tibury Creek

Adkins Pond

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass

Raccoon Pond

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Trap Pond

Black Crappie Chain Pickerel Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Como

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Hearns Pond

Blue Catfish Common Carp Green Sunfish Kelp Bass

Becks Pond

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Somers Cove

Atlantic Croaker Bluefish Flounder Kelp Bass Striped Bass

Lake Chambers

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Horseys Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Abbotts Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Griffith Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Garrison's Lake

Alligator Gar Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Killen Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Langrells Creek

Blue Catfish Bluefish Kelp Bass Striped Bass White Perch

Concord Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Coursey Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Webster Cove

Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Island Creek

Bluefish Kelp Bass Striped Bass White Perch

Craigs Pond

Blue Catfish Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Wetipquin Creek

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

Saint Peters Creek

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Striped Bass White Perch

Portsville Millpond

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Derby Pond

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Dames Quarter Creek

White Perch

Chipman Pond

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Wesley Branch

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Jenkins Creek

Blue Catfish Bluefish Kelp Bass Striped Bass White Perch

Millsboro Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Transquaking River

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Kelp Bass White Perch Yellow Perch

Ingram Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Andrews Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Johnsons Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Records Pond

Black Crappie Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Bluegill Largemouth Bass

Hoy Park Fishing Dock

Haven Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Liston Range

American Eel Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Cherry Island Range

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Striped Bass White Perch

Blairs Pond

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

HARDING HIGHWAY PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP
Watershed,
CENTERTON ROAD ELMER
Watershed,
RIVIERA DRIVE 54, PENNSVILLE
Cohansey-Maurice Watershed, Delaware
PLANT ROAD PENNS GROVE
Cohansey-Maurice Watershed, Delaware
HAWKS BRIDGE ROAD 740, SALEM COUNTY
Cohansey-Maurice Watershed, New-Jersey
I 95;US 202 WILMINGTON
Brandywine-Christina Watershed, Delaware
DELAWARE MEMORIAL BRIDGE PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP
Delaware Bay Watershed, Delaware
CROWN POINT ROAD OLDMANS
Cohansey-Maurice Watershed, Delaware
OFFICERS ROW NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Brandywine-Christina Watershed, Delaware
CHURCHMANS ROAD NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Brandywine-Christina Watershed, Delaware

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