Delaware Surf Fishing - Site dedicated to fishing the surf and tidal waters of Delaware and the rest of the DelMarVa Peninsula

Out-of-state travelers must self-quarantine before visiting state properties DOVER, Del. – While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open for Delawareans during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order from Governor John Carney, many amenities are closed. Current closures include campsites, cabins, cottages, yurts and…

The lack of human activity due to quarantines globally is causing many animals around the world to show back up in places they haven't been seen in ages. The yearly orca migration has come closer to home this year. Some fishermen got a rare treat when an orca breached in the Indian River inlet while it was chasing a dolphin. Jesse ... " We…

Very rough surf expected over the next several days in two waves due too a late-season oceanic cyclone. The same system that brought us some rainfall during the overnight hours. Now is transitioning over the open waters and intensifying rapidly with the well above average water temperatures in the Gulf Stream. From the latest data showing…

DE State Parks ... Under the governor’s order, the following vehicle crossings are open during park hours: Fenwick Island State Park: All crossings – South, Middle and York vehicle crossings. The Fenwick Park bathhouse parking lot and Assawoman Wildlife Area remain closed. Delaware Seashore State Park: 3Rs and Faithful Steward surf-fishing…

The water is rough at the beach today, pushing up pretty far onto the beach. Watch your six if you wade in to fish the surf, debris can knock you off your feet. The picture above is just after low tide at 9 AM. This is striped bass weather for sure, look for fish in the wide wash. The beaches that are open are all looking good to…

A lot of people have been asking if they can get their Delaware surf fishing tags with the park offices closed, you can online only. Dylan Patrick emailed parks about getting a surf tag while offices are closed and shared the response with us. Thank you Dylan good looking out!” I just got the response from DNREC about surf permits. I hope…

Delaware State Parks has a web page that answers questions being asked about the new surf fishing restrictions. Everyone is wondering if they can get a surf tag, why can't my kids come with me, do we really all have to fish? There has been a myriad of questions. This new page on Delaware State Parks website will help answer some of…

We aren't sure but this could be Delabear in Cape Henlopen State Park. Delabear made its debut when it was running form police, rangers and wildlife officers for a entire day a few months ago. Eventually it ran into the woods and disappeared, never to be seen again. Everyone has been wondering if Delabear will show up again and…

For years and years the Herring Point Bunker has sat idle, but recently a corporation approached Delaware State Parks. Dollar General is coming to Cape Henlopen State Park. "We are looking forward to supplying all the actively fishing summer surf anglers with bass rods, boogie boards, corn hole boards, bug spray, tanning lotion,…

Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas DOVER, Del. – A week after Gov. John Carney issued stay-at-home orders to slow the coronavirus spread, state parks and wildlife areas remain open but now with additional restrictions for residents and…