Lums Pond
Lums Pond
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 8
- Species
- 12
Noxontown Pond is a 200-acre impoundment located in New Castle County, Delaware. It stands as the largest freshwater pond in Delaware with 6 miles of shoreline. The pond features a maximum depth around 10 feet with an average depth of 4 feet. The water is typically stained to muddy. Originally built in early 1800s to power sawmill and supply water for C&D Canal locks.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Lums Pond and what's needed to catch them.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Northern Snakehead
Channa argus
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
White Perch
Morone americana
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Lums Pond. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Lums Pond
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Delaware licenses and regulations
Delaware Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Delaware Fishing License
All Delaware anglers age 16 or older are required by regulation to have a Delaware-issued Fisherman Information Network (FIN) number on an annual basis before fishing in Delaware waters. There is no fee for a FIN number. A FIN number is automatically issued with the purchase of a Delaware fishing license. In some cases, such as when you are exempt from licensing requirements, you may need to apply separately for a FIN number though Digital DNREC.
Delaware Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Delaware Stream Access Laws
Commerce and recreational floating constitute navigability. Streambed access and right to portage on private land is uncertain, but the public may boat and fish on all navigable waters, regardless of streambed ownership.
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