Rehoboth Bay facts for kids
Rehoboth Bay is a beautiful body of water located in Sussex County, Delaware. It's a popular spot for boating, fishing, and enjoying nature.
This bay is connected to the Broadkill River by the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. It's also an important part of Delaware's system of inland bays.
What is Rehoboth Bay?
Rehoboth Bay is one of Delaware's three main inland bays. The others are Little Assawoman Bay and Indian River Bay. These bays are special because they are where fresh water from rivers mixes with salty ocean water. This mix creates a unique environment called an estuary.
Rehoboth Bay is the northernmost of these three bays. It's known for being quite shallow. Most of the bay is less than 6 to 7 feet deep. The total area of the bay is about 13 square miles. That's a pretty big area of water to explore!
How the Bay Gets Its Water
Rehoboth Bay receives fresh water from several small creeks. These include White Oak Creek, Love Creek, Herring Creek, and Guinea Creek. This fresh water then mixes with the saltier water from the ocean.
The bay is connected to Indian River Bay to its south. This connection allows ocean tides to flow in and out through the Indian River Inlet. The inlet has two strong stone walls called jetties that keep it stable. To the north, the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal connects Rehoboth Bay to Delaware Bay. This canal also allows some water to move between the bays.
