Bank and shore fishing in Delaware
No boat? You still have 30 Delaware waters with listed public access, 80 access sites in all. Open any water below to see its depth map, the rated spots within reach of each access point, and what to throw this season.
Access sites come from official agency access inventories where the state publishes one, with OpenStreetMap filling gaps. A carry-in site means you park and walk your gear in. We list where public access exists; always respect posted signs on the ground.
What the Delaware access records show
The current roster links 80 documented public-access sites to 30 waters. 14 waters have more than one listed access option, while 0 have at least one site explicitly described as carry-in, walk-in or shore-oriented. The largest attached site counts are Indian River Bay (24), Assawoman Bay (6) and Trap Pond (6). A larger count can offer more launch choices, but it does not make unlisted shoreline public.
Map quality is independent of access quality: 24 charts use measured bathymetry and 6 use labeled approximations. Use the table to shortlist a legal entry point, then open the water page to compare that point with contour breaks and rated fishing spots. Confirm parking, fees, opening hours, seasonal closures and bank-fishing rules with the managing agency before leaving; an access inventory is planning evidence, not a guarantee that every technique is allowed at every site.
| Water | Access sites | Carry-in | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Bay | 24 | — | survey |
| Assawoman Bay | 6 | — | survey |
| Trap Pond | 6 | — | survey |
| Wagamons Pond | 4 | — | survey |
| Millsboro Pond | 3 | — | survey |
| Concord Pond | 2 | — | survey |
| Coursey Pond | 2 | — | survey |
| Garrisons Lake | 2 | — | survey |
| Griffith Lake | 2 | — | survey |
| Portsville Pond | 2 | — | survey |
| Waples Pond | 2 | — | survey |
| Abbotts Mill Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Becks Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Blairs Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Craigs Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Derby Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Haven Lake | 1 | — | survey |
| Horsey Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Ingrams Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| McColley Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| McGinnis Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Moores Lake | 1 | — | survey |
| Raccoon Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Trussum Pond | 1 | — | survey |
| Lums Pond | 4 | — | modeled |
| Records Pond | 3 | — | modeled |
| Killens Pond | 2 | — | modeled |
| Brandywine Creek | 1 | — | modeled |
| Hearns Pond | 1 | — | modeled |
| Masseys Mill Pond | 1 | — | modeled |
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