Trap Pond

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 8

Trap Pond State Park in Delaware offers exceptional fishing opportunities in the northernmost naturally occurring stand of baldcypress trees on the East Coast. This 90-acre freshwater pond, created in the late 1800s when loggers dammed a wetland to power a sawmill for harvesting baldcypress timber, has evolved into Delaware's premier warmwater fishery. Located in Sussex County near Laurel, the pond features a unique baldcypress swamp ecosystem with abundant wildlife, wildflowers, and towering loblolly pines surrounding the camping areas. The diverse aquatic habitat supports excellent populations of largemouth bass, crappie, and chain pickerel, making it one of Delaware's most popular inland fishing destinations.

Delaware licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Trap Pond and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Trap 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.

Trap Pond State Park Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Trap 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Take Trap Pond with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Trap Pond to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Trap Pond to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.