- Spearing: Lenape fishermen would use spears to catch fish from the rivers and streams. They would often use a canoe to get close to the fish, and then use a spear to strike them.
- Harpooning: Harpoons were also used to catch fish, especially larger fish like sturgeon. Harpoons had a barbed head that would stick into the fish, making it difficult for them to escape.
- Nets: Nets were another common fishing method used by the Lenape. They would set up nets in the water and then wait for fish to swim into them.
- Traps: Traps were also used to catch fish. These were often made from wood or reeds, and they would be placed in the water in areas where fish were known to congregate.
- Hooks and lines: The Lenape also used hooks and lines to catch fish. They would bait the hooks with worms or other small animals, and then cast the lines into the water.