Fishing at Swiggetts Pond, Sussex County, Delaware

• Overview

  The Sussex County end of Delaware holds Swiggetts Pond. Elevation runs to 10 feet. Around 38 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The nearest place of any size is Milford, 4 miles away. After that come Milton at 7.3 miles and Harrington at 11 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork. The character changes with the season more than with the year.

• Where to Fish on Swiggetts Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Sussex County include American eel, white perch, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Swiggetts Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 76°F, the coldest about 34°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Swiggetts Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Church Branch, 0.2 miles away. Check the position on Swiggetts Pond before loading the car.