Boat Launch at Lums Pond

Boat Launch Sites


Delaware Seashore

The Indian River Marina offers newly renovated ramps which extend 75 feet and that can accommodate even the largest of trailered vessels.

The ramp also offers

  • Designated truck and trailer parking
  • New courtesy dock for loading and unloading passengers and supplies
  • 24-hour access to the Indian River and Rehoboth Bays, or the Atlantic Ocean
  • Seasonal shuttle service from satellite trailer parking lots to the ramp during busy times to get you out on the water as quickly as possible (summer months only)

Boats that are not registered in the state of Delaware will be required to have the current Ramp Certificate required by the Division of Fish and Wildlife outside link. There is no fee for boats registered in Delaware, but a park daily entrance may be required.

Fort DuPont

The boat ramp is located at the end of Officers Row in Fort DuPont State Park in New Castle Delaware

Boats that are not registered in the state of Delaware will be required to have the current Ramp Certificate required by the Division of Fish and Wildlife outside link. There is no fee for boats registered in Delaware.

Killens Pond

The boat ramp is located in Killens Pond State Park in Harrington Delaware off Rd 384, Killens Pond Rd.

Fishing license required between the ages of 16 and 65. Boat Ramp Certificates are not required for Non-Tidal waters.

Lums Pond

The boat ramp is located in Lums Pond State Park at 3180 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701.

Boat Ramp Certificates are not required for Non-Tidal waters.

Trap Pond

The boat ramp is located in Trap Pond State Park just off Trap Pond Rd in Laurel Delaware.

A boat launching ramp can accommodate small motorized boats for fishing or scenic excursions. Anglers on the water or shore may land largemouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and bluegills. One of the streams that flows into Trap Pond has been marked as a wilderness canoe trail for those who wish to explore the swamp's interior.

Boat Ramp Certificates are not required for Non-Tidal waters.