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If to be considered quantity wise, there are not many rivers in Delaware but quality wise, Delaware’s rivers fulfill the expectations. It include the historic Chesapeake and Delaware Canal - plays a significant role in state’s economy, Delaware River Mouth - offers exciting journey showing the various shores, Indian River Bay - fishing spots & boat ramps and Saint Jones River - the beautiful, zigzag flowing river, good choice for anglers and bird hunters.

 
From the confluence of its East and West branches near Hancock, New York, the pristine Delaware River flows 330 miles to the mouth of the Delaware Bay. It significance can be measured by the fact that five percent of country’s population depends upon the River Delaware. Elected as a National Scenic River, this river has other noticeable features - the only undammed river in north-east area of United States & has well protected watersheds. One can observe the ancient land as well as accessible land area for wildlife observation & campaign and beautiful scenic trails while travelling the entire length of the Delaware River. This untouched & marvelous Delaware River offers fabulous fishing for American shad, smallmouth bass, striped bass, walleye & rainbow trout. It has also the port, named Delaware River Port which is the largest freshwater port in the world.
Delaware River Mouth
To show the best example of man & nature’s associations, one can point out toward the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. This 14-mile long canal is still in use commercially because of its expanded shipping capability. The canal’s shoreline offers the outdoor adventures & exciting trails for hiking & biking. Other point of interest include C&D Canal Museum - located at the city of Chesapeake & housed original canal pump house, demonstrates the C & D Canal’s history & operation and Bethel Bridge Lighthouse - 30 feet full size replica which was used to warns the vessels of locks & bridges before 1927.
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal