Fishing Garrisons Lake
AKA: Garrisons Pond
Popular Fish Species Garrisons Lake, DE
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Garrisons Lake is considered a fairly good bass fishing lake. A history of careful fisheries management by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery. Recent results by bass fishing tournament participants, attest to the fact that fishing for largemouth bass has been good. In Garrisons Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. If they seem disinterested in your presentations, try slowing down and use smaller, lighter baits. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits.
Bluegill Fishing
Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Garrisons Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.
Pumpkinseed Fishing
Fishing for pumpkinseed sunfish is very popular here at Garrisons Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat pumpkinseed sunfish. This year, much like recent years, the pumpkinseed population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Pumpkinseed sunfish fishing is about as basic as fishing gets. Any lighter fishing pole, reasonably light line, small hooks baited with anything edible, creates a great setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Pumpkinseed prefer clear water and hang around brush, rocks, vegetation, docks or any cover available.
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Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, white catfish, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish and white perch at Garrisons Lake in Delaware.
Bass, crappie, sunfish and perch populate the waters of Garrisons Lake, an 86-acre impoundment located in the central part of the state 3 miles south of Smyrna. About 2 miles of shoreline, much with aquatic vegetation, is home to baitfish and predators alike.
One of the most popular fish species in Garrisons Lake is bass. Largemouth bass can be found in good numbers, Catfish are another sought-after species in Garrisons Lake, with channel catfish and bullhead catfish common in the lake. Perch are also present in Garrisons Lake and provide additional fishing excitement. White perch can be found in good numbers, particularly during the cooler months.
Shoreline for fishing from the bank is available, on the south side of the pond, near the boat launch ramp as well as the area nearby the north parking lot. A fishing pier and walkway across the dam is also open to fishing. Kayaks, car-top boats and canoes are a nice way to casually fish this fertile fishery.
Primary fish species residing in Garrisons Lake
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Garrisons Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Garrisons Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Messina Hill Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Fishing Guides On Garrisons Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
There are no campgrounds or RV parks nearby Garrisons Lake.
Garrisons Lake DE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Garrisons Lake
DE Division of Fish & Wildlife
302 739-9914
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