Smallmouth Bass

DE Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

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The Smallmouth Bass is generally brown with dark brown vertical bands and red eyes.

Diet: crayfish, amphibians, and fishes

Habitat & Range

Smallmouth Bass lurk among woody debris, boulders, overhangs, and other structures in streams. They feed on crayfish, amphibians, and fishes.

Where to Fishing

Brandywine Creek, lower White Clay Creek, lower Red Clay Creek, and Christina River

Fishing Season

All year

Catch Limit: 6 (no more than 1 > 17 inches)
Size Limit: None between & including 12 - 17 inches

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Smallmouth Bass are caught on lures that imitate fish and crayfish. Spinnerbaits, jigs, tube lures, and topwater lures are often used. Minnows and crayfish are favorite live baits.

References

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