Little Assawoman Bay and Canal Zone

Click here for a Google Map of launch sites and paddling trails in the Little Assawoman Bay and Canal Zone. For a Google Map of all launch sites and paddling trails, click here.

Kent Avenue Launch to Strawberry Landing &

Strawberry Landing to the Assawoman Recreation Area of Fenwick Island State Park (North) to Mulberry Landing &

Miller Creek

For a PDF copy of the full map, click the image above.
For a PDF copy of the full map, click the image above.

Local information

Fees & Parking: There is no parking fee for the Kent Avenue Assawoman Canal Launch. There is a daily park entry fee for Fenwick Island State Park (North). Costs vary for vehicles registered in Delaware and out-of-state. To avoid the daily fee, you can purchase an annual Delaware State Parks pass. Paddlers do not need a Conservation Access Pass to launch from Strawberry Landing, Sassafras Landing or Mulberry Landing, which are all located in the Assawoman Wildlife Area.

Tides: The nearest tide tables are for Indian River Inlet.

Weather: Check the forecast for Bethany Beach, DE.

Trail Towns: South Bethany and Fenwick Island

eBird checklists: Assawoman Wildlife Area and Fenwick Island State Park

Paddlers’ notes: Be mindful of boat traffic and wind when paddling the open water of Little Assawoman Bay.

Assawoman Recreation Area of Fenwick Island State Park (North) to Cannon Street Park

For a PDF copy of the full map, click the image above.

Local information

Fees & Parking: There is a daily park entry fee for Fenwick Island State Park (North). Costs vary for vehicles registered in Delaware and out-of-state. To avoid the daily fee, you can purchase an annual Delaware State Parks pass. PLEASE NOTE: Fenwick Island State Park (South) prohibits the launch of personal boats. Coastal Kayak is the permitted outfitter for Fenwick Island State Park (South), and they offer rental kayaks, paddleboards and sailboats. There is no fee to launch from Cannon Street Park.

Tides: The nearest tide tables are for Indian River Inlet.

Weather: Check the forecast for Bethany Beach, DE.

Trail Towns: South Bethany and Fenwick Island

eBird checklists: Assawoman Wildlife Area and Fenwick Island State Park

Paddlers’ notes: Be mindful of boat traffic and wind when paddling the open water of Little Assawoman Bay.