Betts Pond Fishing in Sussex County, Delaware

• Overview

  Betts Pond lies in Sussex County, in Delaware. It sits 5.4 miles in from the sea. At about 33 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. You are 0.9 miles from Millsboro. Georgetown is 7.7 miles and Long Neck 8.6 miles. Within a short drive: Millsboro Pond after 0.6 miles, Phillips Ditch roughly 1.7 miles, Morris Millpond after 3.3 miles, Burton Pond roughly 8.1 miles and Raccoon Pond after 10 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Betts Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Survey and observation records for Sussex County include American eel, white perch and bluegill. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Betts Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 76°F and January near 35°F. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Betts Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a slipway at Millsboro Pond Boat Ramp, roughly half a mile off. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Millsboro Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Betts Pond as something to verify.