February 2018

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb or the other way around. Well the bar has been set, she is getting it all in the beginning of this month, like a pride of angry lions.  We are starting off March first, tomorrow, with a big nor'easter like storm.  Coastal flood watch, High wind watch and almost a dozen other…

Data Workshops Scheduled for Atlantic Menhaden Single-Species & Ecological-Based Benchmark Stock Assessments Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has begun work on two Atlantic menhaden-specific benchmark assessments: a single-species benchmark assessment and an ecological-based benchmark assessment. The…

We are starting the weekly beach clean ups for 2018 this march on the 11th at 9 AM.  I was going to start this coming weekend but the winds are gonna be crazy and well ... I hate windy fishing, which is even worse when you are trying to find trash in a sandstorm.  Last year the DSF clean up crew racked up hundreds of volunteer hours…

Tell us YOUR concerns about the Inland Bays! This brief survey will help the Center focus on your community’s concerns relating to the health of the Rehoboth, Indian River, and Little Assawoman Bays –and the land surrounding them. As a token of our appreciation, each participant that includes their mailing address will receive:…

Crooked Hammock takes first place at 2018 Delaware Beer Drinker’s Choice Awards By Shauna McVey Crooked Hammock Brewery’s second Delaware Beer Drinker’s Choice Awards was one big, Sunday fun day, beer-loving fest. I am by no means a beer aficionado, but as a brand new Sussex Countian I like to check out new-to-me places and events to…

The winter free for all is over in Delaware Start Parks.  Every year in the winter the parks are wide open to any and all that would like to visit them, this starts on November 30th.   Some of the in-park features are not open to the general public without a pass or entrance fee, such as the Brandywine zoo.  The parks themselves…

DNREC announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to close March 1 for 2018 beachnesting season   LEWES (Feb. 26, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today announced that the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Thursday, March…

The Humanity Star will pass over Delaware on Friday morning.  What is the humanity star?  It is a geodesic dome satellite that was launched into orbit on January twenty-first. Covered in highly reflective  panels, this causes it to appear like it is blinking rapidly as it passes across the night sky.  It will be brighter than the…

Last week Savages Ditch air station across from the Faithful Steward crossing was closed to replace the air hoses.  That has been completed and the air station is open again, it only took a couple of days.  By the way the area on the bayside is called Savages Ditch, the dune cross over or drive on access road is Faithful Steward,…

(February 2016) ... If you are looking for a great bait, then grass shrimp is on menu. The tidal creeks, especially at low tide are loaded with shrimp and the fish are going nuts for them.  This warm up has really gotten mother nature stirred up, even the peeper frogs are out again, in February.  White perch and all the usual freshwater suspects…

Governor Carney seeks nominees for two At-Large vacancies on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council  Governor Carney is seeking nominees for two vacant At-Large seats on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). One of the two seats is currently held by New York and the second is held by North Carolina. Although legally…

The air station at Savages Ditch that serves Faithful Steward Crossing in Delaware Seashore State Park is closed for  air hose upgrades for at least a week.  As soon as the work is completed it will reopen.  For those that do not know this is the last air station on the bay side before the Charles W Cullen bridge that spans the Indian…

Recently Delaware State parks closed the end of the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier.  This is the newer section that was opened up a few years ago.  Some of the pylons that were repaired with cement and a poly wrap are cracking or split.  Parks is going to evaluate the damage and will have a timeline when the section will be repaired and…

DNREC, DHSS issue new fish consumption advisories that reflect continuing improvement in water quality for Delaware waterways DOVER (Feb. 20, 2018) – New fish consumption advisories issued today by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public…

There are proposed plans to develop the land that backs up to the Great Marsh.  Many of us feel this is bad idea.  Not just for the added congestion etc. that is always an argument and these days a given, especially in the summer.  The main concern for many of us is the fact this could and will destroy a very valuable ecosystem and…

The recent warm ups and rain storms are waking up the fish.  We had three days of sixty degree rainy weather and this caused the water temperatures to jump up a full eight degrees in several area tidal creeks and rivers.  The constant cold and freezing dropped the water temperatures to thirty-eight degrees and lower.  Last week's warm…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 5-11  Reminder for the week: Spring ahead of Spring Aboard DOVER (Feb. 16, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2018 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds Trout anglers encouraged to check requirements before fishing DOVER (Feb. 15, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2018 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 3, with the…

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation’s economic impact study for Delaware state parks praised at Tower 3 lighting ceremony LEWES (Feb. 12, 2018) – Against the backdrop of the ceremonial lighting of the World War Two-era Tower 3 at Delaware Seashore State Park, Governor John Carney, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials…

Saturday I dropped by to see the Saltwater Fly Anglers Of Delaware Club at their weekly fly tie meets.  Chad Betts was there with his son Cohen, locals of Milton,DE.  You will probably recognize Cohen, he is the young man on the cover of the 2018 Delaware Fishing Guide with the striped bass and a huge smile.  Ever since I met Cohen he…

Registration is now available for the annual Chillaware Island Spring Surf Fishing Tournament.  If you want an event T-shirt, we have that option just select the registration with a T-shirt.  These cost $15 with early registration.  This is the best time to get this shirt, the day of the tourney we will have some shirts but not a lot…

Reminder for the week: Conservation Order allows snow goose harvest

Just announced by the ASMFC, this is good news for the menhaden populations.  When We contacted theASMFCas to why they withdrew there wasn't a reason submitted with the withdraw. ASMFC .... "This is a schedule change notice for the ASMFC’s meeting on February 8, 2018. The Commonwealth of Virginia has withdrawn its appeal of Amendment 3 to the…

DNREC’s 2018 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers now available   DOVER (Feb. 5, 2018) – The Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2018 Delaware Fishing Guide and fishing rulers for measuring legal-sized catches have landed wherever anglers purchase a Delaware fishing license, including bait & tackle shops, and sporting goods and…

If you braved the chilly weather and got up early the other day then you got a chance to see the super blue blood moon.  Unfortunately for me the camera has bit the dust, literally. The optics have gone south and taking pictures, especially moon shots are impossible.  We were treated to a  visible super, blue, blood moon.  When the…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Jan. 22-28  Reminder for the week: State game refuges DOVER (Feb. 2, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish &…