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Griffith Lake

Griffith Lake is a reservoir in Delaware, near Kent County.

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Fish species in Griffith Lake

Griffith Lake is part of Milford's millpond chain, with a compact public access area and fishing habitat close to it. Bass and panfish are the main targets. You can fish from the bank, but give some thought to parking and launching before arriving with a long trailer.

Lake facts

  • Lake size: About 32 acres
  • Fish to target: Largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie and yellow perch
  • Depth: Mapped maximum about 6 feet

Where to fish

Fish the bulkhead area and nearby submerged cover with a small jig for panfish. Brush habitat has been installed near the public access, including a marked structure beside the floating dock. Bass anglers can use a weedless worm around the edges of vegetation. The shallow upper third can become difficult to fish when algae and hydrilla are thick.

Getting on the water

The ramp is steep and narrow, with the road close behind it. The small lot holds only a few trailers. Shore access is available along the improved bulkhead and part of Griffith Drive. Keep courtesy docks clear for launching; the current state access rules prohibit fishing from them.

A few things to know

Maximum mapped depth is about six feet. There isn't a large developed recreation park around the lake, so plan this as a fishing or small-boat visit. A short session from the permitted bank may be easier than towing during a busy period.

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.

    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.

  • 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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