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Shearness Pool

Shearness Pool is a reservoir in Delaware, near Kent County.

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Fish species in Shearness Pool

For anglers researching Kent County, Shearness Pool is identified as a reservoir. Its mapped center is near 39.2671, -75.4726, which helps separate this exact feature from other Delaware waters with similar names.

Shearness Pool Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

For Shearness Pool, a verified surface area, maximum depth and storage volume have not been established for this particular water.

Fish Species and Best Baits at Shearness Pool

At Shearness Pool near 39.2671, -75.4726, bass are best approached with a moving bait first; a swim jig, spinnerbait or square-bill finds active fish, while a soft plastic handles the exact cover that produces a strike. Bluegill in Shearness Pool near 39.2671, -75.4726 can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.

A Practical Shearness Pool Fishing Plan

Work one shoreline carefully and let the first bite decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the middle. At Shearness Pool near 39.2671, -75.4726, give extra attention to the dam end and any trace of the original creek channel.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Managing Public Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Managing Public Ponds

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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