Fishing in Delaware
Discover 14 state parks offering fishing in Delaware
🐟 Delaware Fishing License at a Glance
One license covers fresh and tidal waters, crabbing and clamming. Anglers 16 and older also need the no-cost Fisherman Information Network (FIN) number. Agents add $2.50 per license. Licenses follow the calendar year.
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
Delaware State Parks with Fishing
Auburn Valley State Park
Bellevue State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park
Fenwick Island State Park
Fort DuPont State Park
Fox Point State Park
Holts Landing State Park
Killens Pond State Park
Lums Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Wilmington State Parks
Other Places with Fishing in Delaware (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Delaware’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Fishing in Delaware — FAQ
Do you need a fishing license in Delaware state parks?
Yes, with one exception. Delaware DNREC: drivers of a vehicle with a valid Delaware surf fishing vehicle permit are exempt from the fishing license "as long as the vehicle is located on a designated Delaware State Park surf fishing area," but "Other occupants of that vehicle are required to have a Resident or Non-Resident fishing license if they are fishing." Everyone else 16 and older needs a Delaware fishing license ($8.50 for residents, $20 for non-residents, plus a $2.50 agent fee). (Delaware DNREC, as of September 2026)
Are there free fishing days in Delaware?
Yes — June 6-7, 2026. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official Delaware agency before your trip.