Records Pond, also known as Laurel Lake, is a 90-acre impoundment created in 1900 by the Records Pond Dam on Broad Creek in Sussex County. The relatively shallow pond has a maximum depth of 10 feet and sits almost at sea level.

Two launch options serve different paddling needs. The newly constructed boat ramp on the west side features a courtesy dock and deeper water for consistent access regardless of water levels. The older ramp on the east side of US Route 13 has shallower waters better suited for canoes and kayaks. Ample parking is available at both locations - the main lot provides 8 boat trailer spaces and 10 car spaces, while an auxiliary lot across Willow Street adds 10 trailer spaces and 4 car spaces.

The pond connects to James Branch and Broad Creek, offering opportunities for extended paddling trips. However, paddlers attempting creek sections should be prepared for challenging conditions, including fallen trees and strainers that can require portaging.

Facilities include a recently renovated timber tidal fishing pier accessible to shoreline users. All boats must operate at "no wake" speed on the pond. The area has historically faced water quality challenges from agricultural and residential runoff, though extensive restoration efforts have improved conditions.

The pond is part of the larger Broad Creek watershed, which flows through Trussum Pond before reaching Records Pond and eventually joining the Nanticoke River. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control manages the pond primarily for fishing and boating access, maintaining it as one of the larger public freshwater bodies in southern Delaware.