Tips for the Delaware

[Hookmanski]

Hey y’all, so my mom just moved into a house on the Delaware, on the PA side just south of frenchtown. Riverfront property, right next to public access and a boat launch, with private property and river access as well (aka a fisherman’s dream ).

I have very little experience fishing the big D, but I gave it a go today. The water was pretty clear, and pretty crowded with tubers and kayakers. Threw a bunch of different things, including ned rigs, soft plastic craws, topwater, spinners and more. I was wading out about waste deep and the water was pretty warm. The river seems to get pretty deep out in the middle but I wasn’t sure how deep as the current was moving pretty good despite the seemingly low water levels. I did hook up with a smallmouth on a kastmaster, but he came off.

I would love to hear stories and knowledge about the river as it seems like it’s an amazing fishery, and I’m going to be able to fish it a bit more often now. Let me know if you’re interested in fishing there too, I certainly have the connection!

[ALS Mako]

Early morning or night fishing is the way to go this time of year. I like to look for eddies and current breaks. Also like deep holes. Be prepared to lose gear especially fishing from shore. If you have access to a canoe or kayak it helps to get out away from the shore in some areas. I've had the best luck fishing jigs and swim shads near bottom . Crank baits work well especially when bait is present. Good luck.

[AndyS]

Throwing big stuff in the Easton/P-burg area in December years back, great river, you are so lucky !!!!!!!!!

[Lard Almighty]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Throwing big stuff in the Easton/P-burg area in December years back, great river, you are so lucky !!!!!!!!!

X2, put your time in and you will be rewarded. BIG FISHIES in that river!

[RWole]

A light action set up with 6lb. test. Bait the hook with a live Hellagramite or Crayfish. If needed use a small splitshot sinker. You will want to drift the bait as natural as possible. You will be amazed on how many fish you catch.

[Hookmanski]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Throwing big stuff in the Easton/P-burg area in December years back, great river, you are so lucky !!!!!!!!!

Wow nice brown!!! I wonder if i'll be able to find any as far down as the Frenchtown area. And you're welcome to come fish sometime!

Originally Posted by Lard Almighty

X2, put your time in and you will be rewarded. BIG FISHIES in that river!

NICE one! Offer stands for you as well Lard, come fish sometime! I'd love to learn from a master like you

Originally Posted by RWole

A light action set up with 6lb. test. Bait the hook with a live Hellagramite or Crayfish. If needed use a small splitshot sinker. You will want to drift the bait as natural as possible. You will be amazed on how many fish you catch.

Noted! I haven't done much bait fishing but will definitely give it a try at some point. Any idea where to get crayfish or hellgramites? Or do you catch them yourself?


If anyone wants to fish this spot, let me know! I'd be happy to get you in