Largemouth Bass

DE Largemouth Bass Fishing Guide

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The Largemouth Bass adult is an olive green fish, marked by a series of dark, sometimes black, blotches forming a jagged dark stripe along each side. They have a very large mouth.

Diet: fishes, crayfish, frogs, small birds, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles

Habitat & Range

Largemouth Bass can be found in ponds, streams, rivers, and other freshwater areas. They lurk among woody debris, docks, overhangs, and aquatic weeds. They feed on fishes, crayfish, frogs, small birds, small mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.

Where to Fishing

Statewide

Fishing Season

All year

Catch Limit: 6; except 2 from Becks Pond
Size Limit: 12 inches; except 15 inches in Becks Pond

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Largemouth Bass are caught on lures that imitate fish, frogs, crayfish, and worms. Popular lures include spinnerbaits, plastic worms, jigs, and topwater lures. Large minnows or Golden Shiners, fished under bobbers, are favorite live baits.

References

State Category Directory Subcategory Content Source
Delaware Fishing Regulations Season Dates All year Link