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Delaware Snakehead

Snakehead are established in Delaware's ponds, tidal creeks and the C&D Canal system, giving the state a fast-growing frankenfish following.

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Snakehead waters in Delaware · 33 spots mapped

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Appoquinimink River

riverNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2019); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Banning Park pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Becks Pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Newark-area pond known for snakehead — good bank access.
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Belltown Run

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2013); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Blackbird Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2019); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Brandywine River

riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Broad Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 8 USGS specimen records (2010–2017); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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C&D Canal

canalNorthern snakeheadestablished
The Chesapeake & Delaware Canal system and its feeder ponds hold snakehead.
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Cedar Creek Canal

canalNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Chapel Branch

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Christina River

riverNorthern snakeheadreported
Wilmington-area tidal river with snakehead in slack backwaters.
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Craigs Pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Deep Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 3 USGS specimen records (2012–2017); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Delaware River

riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Delaware Bay drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Dragon Run

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 2 USGS specimen records (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Horsey Pond spillway area off Broad Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Little Mill Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2017); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Marshyhope Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 3 USGS specimen records (2011–2019); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Mud Mill Pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Kent County, Delaware. Choptank drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2018); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Muddy Branch

creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2012); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Muddy Run

creekNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2014); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Nanticoke Branch

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2017); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Nanticoke River

riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 14 USGS specimen records (2011–2023); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Nonesuch Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 2 USGS specimen records (2011–2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Patricks Pond

pondNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2014); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Pencador Corporate center pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Pencador Industrial Park pond - no connection to river

riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Records Pond

pondNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in Sussex County, Delaware. Nanticoke drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Red Clay Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Red Lion Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2018); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Sunset Lake

lakeNorthern snakeheadreported
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2014); status: unknown. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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White Clay Creek

creekNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2015); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Whittingtons Pond - no connection to river

riverNorthern snakeheadestablished
Documented northern snakehead water in New Castle County, Delaware. Brandywine-Christina drainage. 1 USGS specimen record (2016); status: established. Location verified from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
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Delaware regulations: Do not release snakehead alive in Delaware. Anglers are encouraged to harvest them; confirm current possession and transport rules with DNREC Fish & Wildlife.
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Last checked Jun 20, 2026 — always verify current rules.

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