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Smyrna River

River fishing  Delaware · 06:44 - 19:09

Smyrna River is a river in Delaware. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
83°
Fri
81%
82°
Sat
85%
76°
Sun
86%
78°
Best day
Mon
85%
76°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
71°F
Air temp
72°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
30.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 17:54–19:54

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:00–18:00 Major period 04:00–06:00 Minor period 11:38–13:08 Minor period 20:51–22:21

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
72°
19:00
69°
20:00
68°
21:00
68°
22:00
67°
23:00
66°
00:00
65°
01:00
64°
02:00
64°
03:00
63°
04:00
62°
05:00
62°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
79%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
61%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
61%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or black for smallmouth bass.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

The Smyrna River is a 7.3-mile-long (11.7 km) river in central Delaware in the United States.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Smyrna River?

The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Flathead Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Smyrna River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Smyrna River?

For Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Smyrna River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 18%.