McGinnis Pond near Riverview: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for McGinnis Pond in Kent County, Delaware. It sits at 46 feet above sea level. It measures about 38 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is high ground by Delaware standards. Nearest town is Riverview, 0.7 miles off. For a city, Baltimore is 62 miles off. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on McGinnis Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name white perch, American eel, common carp, bluegill and tessellated darter. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work McGinnis Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 33°F in January and 77°F in July. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. McGinnis Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Andrews Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at McGinnis Pond may have changed since it was mapped.