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Anglers Encouraged to Practice Responsible Social Distancing;Newton Pond Closed for All Angling Through Feb. 27 Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources…

The 2021 Delaware Fishing Guide is out and the new rulers. They are green or as the Trailer Park boys would say, F&%$@*& Mint! Batteries not included either, they are bright. The ink stays on when it gets wet. We checked, even used Windex. Because like Costas "Gus" Portokalos says, Windex fixes everything, You can pick up the…

Public Advised to Avoid Length of River from Dover to Bowers Until Wastewater Spill is Dispersed Immediate Release (February 17, 2021) ... The Kent County Levy Court Public Works is currently addressing a force main break, causing wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River. The public should avoid contact with the water in the St. Jones at…

NOAA Fisheries reaches out to fishermen by phone; conducting surveys for scientists to assess impacts on commercial/for-hire fishing operations and seafood dealers/processors related to COVID-19 KEY MESSAGE:NOAA Fisheries and our partner, the University of Florida, are teaming up on a phone survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on…

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes From Maine to Texas No longer does Banded Rudderfish need to be a standard answer. Actually no, it always has to be the standard answer on the interwebs for a fish ID. At least we can now put away the ballyhoo/halfbeak debate every year around the inland bays, they are halfbeaks.I have a ton of books and I…

I'm starting to think my woodstove is just too hot. We keep getting left out in the cold with no snow in the Delaweather bubble, whether we like it or not. Keep up with Hunter at DelmarvaWX for live updated weather conditions. Especially tomorrow when this bubble bursts from ice.

Presentations and audio files from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2021 Winter Meeting Webinar are now available at http://www.asmfc.org/home/2021-winter-meeting-webinar; go to the relevant board/committee header and click on either Presentations or Audio. Audio files can also be found on the Commission’s…

As Participation Surges During Pandemic, Blue Ribbon Panel Sets Agenda for the Future of Marine Fisheries Management Bozeman, MT (Feb 11, 2020) – Today, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association and the AFFTA Fisheries Fund (jointly AFFTA) released a report, “Recommendations to Improve the Health and Sustainability of America’s Marine…

Governor Carney is seeking nominees for two vacant At-Large seats on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) to submit to the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) for consideration.  One of the two seats is currently held by New York and the second is held by North Carolina.  Although legally available to…

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