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Blairs Pond

Blairs Pond is a reservoir in Delaware, near Sussex County.

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Fish species in Blairs Pond

Blairs Pond is the uppermost water in Milford's chain of millponds. It stands out for bank fishing: you can reach more shoreline here than at many Delaware ponds. That makes it a good choice when you'd rather walk with a rod than bring a trailer.

Lake facts

  • Lake size: About 31 acres
  • Fish to target: Largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and chain pickerel
  • Depth: Mapped maximum about 7 feet

Where to fish

The shore between the dike and the two water-control outlets is worth trying for sunfish. Use a small hook and worm or a tiny jig. For bass, work the outside of hydrilla and shoreline cover with a weedless plastic. Upstream areas can become thick with vegetation by late summer, so an open casting lane is worth finding.

Getting on the water

The boat ramp has parking for roughly ten trailers. Bank anglers can fish near the ramp and along the dam, with additional access beside the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve and Blairs Pond Trail. Use those established areas instead of crossing private shoreline.

A few things to know

Picnic tables near the ramp make it easy to break up a longer visit. With a mapped maximum depth around seven feet, this is shallow-water fishing throughout. A canoe or kayak suits its size, and public-pond boating is at no-wake speed.

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.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

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

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

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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 Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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.

  • Everglades Pygmy Sunfish — supporting source

    Delaware DNREC Freshwater Pond Fish Community Surveys

    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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