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Hoopes Reservoir

Hoopes Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware, near New Castle County.

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Fish species in Hoopes Reservoir

The mapped water called Hoopes Reservoir lies in Delaware's New Castle County and is classified as a reservoir. Its mapped center is near 39.7834, -75.6272, which helps separate this exact feature from other Delaware waters with similar names.

Hoopes Reservoir Size, Maximum Depth and Volume

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

Fish Species and Best Baits at Hoopes Reservoir

At Hoopes Reservoir near 39.7834, -75.6272, 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 Hoopes Reservoir near 39.7834, -75.6272 can be caught with a piece of worm, cricket or tiny jig under a small float, especially where shade meets vegetation.

A Practical Hoopes Reservoir Fishing Plan

Work one shoreline carefully and let the first bite decide whether to stay shallow or move toward the middle. At Hoopes Reservoir near 39.7834, -75.6272, give extra attention to the dam end and any trace of the original creek channel.

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