The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mulberry Pond
Sussex County, Delaware · about 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
57°F water, windy Friday (20 mph NW).
About Mulberry Pond
In Sussex County, Delaware, Mulberry Pond covers about 2,020 acres.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 21 miles. Bethany Beach lies about 2.3 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 2,020 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 21 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- County
- Sussex County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 am bestsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Delaware, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mulberry Pond
- Bethany Beachabout 2.3 mi north
- Ocean Viewabout 2.6 mi north
- Selbyvilleabout 5.8 mi west
- Ocean Pinesabout 6.2 mi southwest
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Questions about Mulberry Pond
What fish are in Mulberry Pond?
Lakes like Mulberry Pond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Mulberry Pond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Mulberry Pond?
About 2,020 acres, with about 21 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mulberry Pond?
Bethany Beach is about 2.3 miles north; Ocean View is about 2.6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Mulberry Pond today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mulberry Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
