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Abbotts Pond is a Reservoir in Sussex, Delaware.
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This attractive little pond is located next to the Abbotts Mill Nature Center operated by the Delaware Nature Society.
The largemouth bass abundance has increased recently and the proportion of big bass also improved. Average weights were excellent although growth remained slightly below average. The bass population was well balanced among all size groups. A favorite bass hangout has been in the lower half of the pond adjacent to the steep-sloped banks, especially along the road’s edge.
Bluegill numbers doubled between 2004 and 2006. and the number of bluegill over 8 inches also increased. Historically, this small pond has had an excellent population of older, larger bluegill including some citation size. Growth was average through age 4. The sandy bottom along the western shore is a popular nesting area for the larger bluegill.
Black crappie were present in relatively low numbers and few pumpkinseed sunfish were collected. Chain pickerel and brown bullhead were abundant with bullhead ranging from 10 to 14 inches. Golden shiner, creek chubsucker, and American eel were common. Fishing citations from this pond have been limited to black crappie and chain pickerel in recent years.
A parking lot with a picnic table is available adjacent to the small boat ramp. Some shore angling is possible from that location down towards the dam. This pond is most suited to small boats, canoes, or kayaks. Some vegetation trimming and replacement bulkheads have improved the area for shore angling and boat launches. Dense hydrilla and shallow depths often block the use of motorized craft in the upper third of the pond.
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Solar Lunar Best Fishing Times - Abbotts Pond, Delaware
Abbotts Pond, Delaware - Solar Lunar Chart - May 25, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:42 Transit 11:58 Set 19:16 | Fish Major Periods 15:18 - 17:48 4:54 - 7:24 | Activity Minor Periods 22:22 - 23:52 8:08 - 9:38 | Day Rating |
Abbotts Pond, Delaware - Solar Lunar Chart - May 26, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:41 Transit 12:00 Set 19:17 | Fish Major Periods 16:06 - 18:36 5:42 - 8:12 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 9:09 - 10:39 | Day Rating |
Abbotts Pond, Delaware - Solar Lunar Chart - May 27, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:41 Transit 12:00 Set 19:18 | Fish Major Periods 16:53 - 19:23 6:30 - 9:00 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 10:11 - 11:41 | Day Rating |
Abbotts Pond, Delaware - Solar Lunar Chart - May 28, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | First Quarter at 15:20 | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:40 Transit 12:00 Set 19:19 | Fish Major Periods 17:40 - 20:10 7:16 - 9:46 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 11:15 - 12:45 | Day Rating |
Abbotts Pond, Delaware - Solar Lunar Chart - May 29, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Gibbous | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:40 Transit 12:00 Set 19:19 | Fish Major Periods 18:30 - 21:00 8:04 - 10:34 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 12:20 - 13:50 | Day Rating |
Businesses Located Near Abbotts Pond
Bait and Tackle
- Henlopen Bait & Tackle
- 1622 Savannah Rd
- Lewes, Delaware
- (302) 645-8106
- Cedar Creek Bait & Tackle
- 3357 Lighthouse Rd
- Milford, Delaware
- (302) 422-4227
- Captain Bones Bait Tackle
- 3195 S Dupont Pkwy
- Dover, Delaware
- (302) 378-3377
Boating
- Schnaitman's Boat Rentals
- 12518 Wye Landing Ln
- Wye Mills, Maryland
- (410) 827-7663
- Canal Side Boat Rentals
- 1710 Delaware Ave
- North Wildwood, New Jersey
- (609) 522-7676
- Beaver Dam Boat Rentals
- 514 Old Beaver Dam Rd
- Newport, New Jersey
- (856) 447-3633
Fishing Guides
- Royal Flush Fleet
- 504 W Rio Grande Ave
- Wildwood, New Jersey
- (609) 522-1395
- Captain's Pride Charters Incorporated
- 113 Carroll Rd
- Centreville, Maryland
- (410) 758-3107
- Russell's Charter Fishing
- 862 Anderson Rd
- Magnolia, Delaware
- (302) 335-3474
Gas / Convenience Store
- Country Farm
- 100 Se Front St
- Milford, Delaware
- (302) 422-3102
- Super Soda
- 1051 N Walnut St
- Milford, Delaware
- (302) 422-9776
- Milford-Shell
- 8 S Dupont Blvd
- Milford, Delaware
- (302) 424-4401
Real Estate
- Gratz, Sonja - Gratz Real Estate Agency LLC
- 100 E 22nd Ave
- Wildwood, New Jersey
- (609) 522-7400
- Janice Potts - Avalon Real Estate Agency
- 30th St & Dune Dr
- Avalon, New Jersey
- (215) 778-7500
- Sea Isle Real Estate
- Sea Isle City, New Jersey
- (800) 648-9316
Lodging
- Rehoboth Beach Vacation Rental Home
- 101 Henlopen Ave
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- (302) 988-1371
- Cape May Luxury Vacation Rental
- 100 E Raleigh Ave
- Wildwood, New Jersey
- (610) 405-5291
- Gorgeous Oceanside Villa Vacation Rental
- 13 71st St
- Ocean City, Maryland
- (301) 524-6652


































