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The timber fishing pier extends from the wooded shoreline over Lums Pond.
The timber fishing pier extends from the wooded shoreline over Lums Pond. · FindAPier field visit
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Lums Pond State Park Fishing Pier

✓ Field verified by FindAPier · Visited October 2026 · 7 sources

A timber fishing pier on Lums Pond, with posted 8 a.m. to sunset day-use hours and seasonal vehicle entrance fees.

Can I fish here? Public fishing access is established. Check current hours, restrictions, and official notices before traveling.

Location: Bear, DE

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LicenseRequired✓ Official · Oct 2026
AccessibilityPartially verified
RestroomsNot yet verified
Reported speciesLargemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch

Where to park

The supplied photos document the entrance, not the pier-adjacent parking lot. Parking layout, accessible spaces, walking distance and any separate parking charge have not yet been verified.

Getting there

Use the official Lums Pond State Park map and on-site signs to find the day-use fishing pier. The map pin is facility-level, not a verified pier entrance or parking space; check the park's current directions before setting out.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours8 a.m. to sunset, daily, year-round✓ Observed · Oct 2026
Entrance cost$5.00✓ Observed · Oct 2026
ParkingDetails below
Parking notes

The supplied photos document the entrance, not the pier-adjacent parking lot. Parking layout, accessible spaces, walking distance and any separate parking charge have not yet been verified.

Operational statusOpen✓ Observed · Oct 2026
Access notes

The posted daily vehicle entrance fee is $5 for Delaware vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles, March 1 through November 30. The self-service payment sign specifies credit card only: display the ticket on your dashboard; it is valid only on the purchase date. The entrance booth also has a self-payment box. Leave the day-use area by sunset and check current park notices before traveling.

The self-service entrance-payment sign specifies credit card only and instructs visitors to display the ticket on the dashboard.
The self-service entrance-payment sign specifies credit card only and instructs visitors to display the ticket on the dashboard.
FindAPier field visit · October 2026
The solar-topped payment machine at the park entrance.
The solar-topped payment machine at the park entrance.
FindAPier field visit · October 2026
Sources for hours, fees, parking, and status
Hours

Fact checked: October 2026

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Entrance cost

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Status

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Fishing plan

Fishing

WaterFreshwater

Tidal: Not available

The visit photograph shows a timber pier with side rails extending over Lums Pond from a wooded shoreline. Water depth at the pier and underwater structure have not been verified.

Common catches

Largemouth Bass · Black Crappie · Bluegill · Yellow Perch

Delaware's official fishing-access guide lists a fishing pier and shoreline access at Lums Pond. DNREC's published pond surveys recorded largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie in 2010 and 2015, plus yellow perch in 2015. These are historical pond-wide records, not a current catch forecast or a survey of this pier. Check DNREC's pond map and current fishing regulations before your trip.

Plan your session within the posted 8 a.m. to sunset hours. Pier-specific peak seasons and bite times have not been verified.

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On site

Amenities

RestroomsNot yet verified
AccessibilityPartially verified
Good to know
  • Boat Ramp
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Stay legal

Rules & access

Fishing licenseRequired✓ Official · Oct 2026
Saltwater registrationNot applicable
Regulation authorityDelaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
After-dark accessNight fishing: Not available✓ Observed · Oct 2026

Overnight access: Not available

Protected species notes

A Delaware recreational fishing license is generally required for anglers age 16 and older unless an exemption applies. Delaware residents age 65 and older are license-exempt with proof of age and residency, but still need a free annual FIN number; children under 16 are exempt from both. An annual FIN is required for anglers age 16 and older, including in freshwater, and is issued automatically with an individual fishing license. Check the current Delaware Fishing Guide for species-specific seasons, sizes and creel limits.

Posted vehicle entrance fees: $5 in-state and $10 out-of-state, March 1 through November 30. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round.
Posted vehicle entrance fees: $5 in-state and $10 out-of-state, March 1 through November 30. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round.
FindAPier field visit · October 2026
The entrance booth posts the March 1 through November 30 fee season and points to the self-payment box.
The entrance booth posts the March 1 through November 30 fee season and points to the self-payment box.
FindAPier field visit · October 2026
The entrance booth reminds visitors that the park closes at sunset; the displayed sunset time changes with the date.
The entrance booth reminds visitors that the park closes at sunset; the displayed sunset time changes with the date.
FindAPier field visit · October 2026
Open official regulations
Sources for license, permits, and restrictions

Keep only what the limits allow, take used line and trash home, and leave room for the next angler.

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Be prepared

Safety & accessibility

Accessibility

Partially verified

Accessibility details

ADA compliance has not yet been verified. Individual features do not establish compliance.

Timber decking; the complete route from parking has not been verified

Safety notes

Finish fishing and leave the day-use area by sunset. Use care on timber decking when wet, keep hooks and lines clear of other visitors, and supervise children near the water. These are general FindAPier precautions, not a measured safety assessment of the pier.

Sources for accessibility details
Accessibility

Fact checked: October 2026

FindAPier field visit, October 2, 2026 · Field Observation · Supporting source · Source checked October 2026

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Map & route

Directions

Getting there

Use the official Lums Pond State Park map and on-site signs to find the day-use fishing pier. The map pin is facility-level, not a verified pier entrance or parking space; check the park's current directions before setting out.

Preview this pier and get turn-by-turn directions.

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Where this comes from

Sources

VerificationField verified by FindAPier

Visited October 2026 · 7 sources

FindAPier field visit, October 2, 2026

Supporting source · Source checked October 2026

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Photos and orientation

The timber fishing pier extends from the wooded shoreline over Lums Pond.

The timber fishing pier extends from the wooded shoreline over Lums Pond.

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