Tidal Fishing Access Areas
Last Updated: June 15, 2026
Area |
Location |
Water Body |
Boat Ramp* (# of launch lanes) |
Fishing Pier** |
Division of Fish and Wildlife Fishing Access Areas |
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1 |
7th Street Wilmington (Located Within Babiarz Park) |
Christiana, Brandywine, DE Rivers |
Yes *(1) |
Yes |
2 |
Newport |
Christiana River |
Yes* (2) |
No |
3 |
Churchmans Road |
Christiana River |
Yes* (1) |
No |
4 |
Fort DuPont State Park |
DE River |
Yes* (3) |
No |
5 |
Canal Wildlife Area/ C&D Canal |
C&D Canal |
No |
Yes |
6 |
Augustine Beach |
DE River |
Yes* (2) |
No |
7 |
Odessa |
Appoquinimink River |
Unimproved |
No |
8 |
Collins Beach |
DE Bay |
Yes* (3) |
Yes |
9 |
Woodland Beach (Bayside) |
DE Bay |
No |
Yes |
10 |
Woodland Beach (Creekside) |
Duck Creek |
Yes* (2) |
No |
11 |
Port Mahon |
DE Bay |
Yes* (2) |
Yes (before boat ramp) |
12 |
Water Street (Dover) |
St. Jones River |
Unimproved/ Car top only |
No |
13 |
Lebanon Landing |
St. Jones River |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
14 |
Scotton Landing |
St. Jones River |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
15 |
Bowers Beach |
DE Bay |
Yes* (4) |
No |
16 |
Cedar Creek |
DE Bay |
Yes* (8) |
No |
17 |
Front St. Milford |
Mispillion River |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
18 |
Milton |
Broadkill River |
Yes* (1) |
No |
19 |
Lewes |
DE Bay |
Yes* (6) |
No |
20 |
Masseys Landing |
Indian River & Rehoboth Bay |
Yes* (4) |
Yes |
21 |
Rosedale Beach |
Indian River |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
22 |
Seaford |
Nanticoke River |
Yes* (4) |
Yes |
23 |
Philips Landing |
Broad Creek/Nanticoke River |
Yes* (3) Additional Kayak Launch |
No pier but has access along bulkhead |
24 |
Edward R. Koch (Shoreline Only) |
Broad Creek |
No |
No pier but has shoreline access |
25 |
Laurel/Records Pond (Tidal) |
Broad Creek |
No |
Yes |
26 |
Mulberry Landing (Assawoman WA) |
Little Assawoman Bay |
Yes* (1) |
No pier but lots access along bulkhead |
27 |
Little Creek |
Little River |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
28 |
Woodland Wharf |
Nanticoke |
Unimproved/Car top only |
No pier but has access along bulkhead |
29 |
Piney Point |
Pepper & Vines Creeks |
No |
Yes (walk in access) |
Division of Parks & Recreation Fishing Access Areas*** |
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33 |
Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier |
DE Bay |
No |
Yes |
34 |
Indian River Marina |
Atlantic Ocean |
Yes* (2) |
No |
Indian River Inlet |
Atlantic Ocean |
No |
Fishing Along Inlet |
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35 |
Holts Landing |
Indian River Bay |
Yes* (1) |
Yes |
Recreational Gill Nets
Gear and seasonal restrictions apply to recreational gill nets and anyone obtaining a permit will be informed of these restrictions. In addition, during 2026, all recreational gill nets must be removed from the Delaware Bay and Ocean on the following dates: May 1-10, May 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, June 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 and June 25-30 in order to reduce weakfish mortality rates as required by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Weakfish Management Plan. Each closure period begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first day and ends at midnight on the last day. No striped bass caught in recreational gill nets may be retained at any time.
The Division of Parks and Recreation surf fishing beaches are located in Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island State Park, and on Beach Plum Island. Special restrictions and regulations apply to these areas. For more information, contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at (302) 739-9220 or visit the Delaware surf fishing permits webpage.
In order to drive a vehicle on a designated State Park beach, a SURF FISHING VEHICLE PERMIT is required. Only four-wheel drive vehicles with a minimum ground clearance of seven inches that are licensed to operate on public roadways are eligible for Surf Fishing Vehicle Permits. Permit holders must be actively engaged in surf fishing while on the beach. Permits are available at State Park offices, various license agents, and at the DNREC main office in Dover.
Purchasers of Surf Fishing Vehicle Permits will receive additional rules and safety requirements. The revenue collected from these permits supports the management of seashore State Parks and beaches. None of the proceeds from these permits go towards fisheries management programs or fishing access projects conducted by the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
