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Collins Pond

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

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Fish species in Collins Pond

The mapped water called Collins Pond lies in Delaware's Sussex County and is classified as a reservoir. Its mapped center is near 38.7129, -75.5127, which helps separate this exact feature from other Delaware waters with similar names.

Collins Pond Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

For Collins Pond, published physical measurements are sparse, and there is not enough support for a precise acreage or depth claim.

Fish Species and Best Baits at Collins Pond

At Collins Pond near 38.7129, -75.5127, use a shallow crankbait along firm edges and a Texas rig beside wood, keeping the lure size modest for a Delaware pond. Bluegill in Collins Pond near 38.7129, -75.5127 can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.

A Practical Collins Pond Fishing Plan

Try the bank receiving a light wind first, because drifting food and slightly stained water can pull fish shallow. At Collins Pond near 38.7129, -75.5127, 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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