Raccoon Pond Fishing near Laurel, Delaware

• Overview

  In Delaware, Raccoon Pond falls inside Sussex County. It sits at 52 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 18 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Compared with other Delaware water on our list, it sits high. Laurel is the closest town at 6.8 miles. For a city, Baltimore is 82 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Raccoon Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Sussex County records list American eel, white perch, bluegill and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Raccoon Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 76°F and January reads 35°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Raccoon Pond that shapes the whole year. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Trap Pond at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Raccoon Pond as something to verify.