Delaware, otherwise known as the First State, lies in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Cities within Delaware include Wilmington, Newark and its capital, Dover. While the state lies on the Atlantic ocean, various other bodies of water are within Delaware that are suitable for boating, fishing and swimming.
This river drains into the Delaware Bay and stretches for 390 miles through Delaware, along with other states. The river starts north in New York and travels through Pennsylvania and New Jersey and runs into the Delaware Bay, which meets with the Atlantic Ocean. People go boating, tubing and swimming aalong the Delaware River. Bass, catfish and perch are some of the fish anglers catch in the river.
Stretching 26 miles through Delaware, this river begins above Seaford, Delaware, and travels throughout the state before reaching the Chesapeake in Nanticoke, Maryland. People use this stretch of water for paddling and boating. The annual Nanticoke Riverfest includes an historic water trail for visitors to view marshes, forested land and animals such as owls, turkeys and otters.
The largest freshwater pond in the state of Delaware, Lums Pond covers 200 acres. While swimming is not allowed in the pond, fishing, sail boating and canoeing are all available to visitors. Year-round camping, as well as a 7.5 mile hiking trail, skiing and snowmobiling are also some of the activities available at Lums Pond State Park. The pond is in Bear, Delaware, which is less than 20 miles from Wilmington.
Killens Pond State Park lies in Kent County and covers 66 acres. The grounds surrounding the pond provide camping sites and cabins for visitors. Fish people catch in this stretch of water include carp, bluegill, bass and catfish. Swimming is allowed and water slides as well as splash pools are available. A 3.2 mile trail is available along the pond for walking and there is also a bike path within the grounds of the park.
