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Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle List

Rich King Dec 31, 2019

Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle …. Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace Gun Raffle is being conducted by Hocker's. All proceeds will be donated to the Millville Fire Company. There will also be a gun vendor at the Outdoorsman Marletplace, and you can purchase firearms there on January 11th. The…

How To Get Your 2020 Delaware Fishing Licenses

Rich King Dec 31, 2019

This comes up ever year. How can I get my fishing license on January 1st if the state offices are closed? This year luckily the first isn't a Sunday, there is a new automated system in place for fishing licenses to be purchased online it will activate or reset for 2020 on January 1st. You need to use a computer to get your license online…

Coastal Flood Statement issued December 31 at 2:15 PM EST until December 31 at 5:00 PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rich King Dec 31, 2019

Event : Coastal Flood StatementDescription : * WHAT…Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level inlow-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE…Little Assawoman Bay and the tidal waterways that flowinto it.* WHEN…Until 5:00 PM this afternoon.* IMPACTS…Minor roadway flooding is possible. Cupola park 1:30 PM Dec 31st, 2019…

Suz Reviews Surf Fishing 2019

Rich King Dec 30, 2019

Suzanne Marina Has Been Surf Fishing Delaware Beaches A long Time, She Wrote Fish Gut Fridays, Now For A Review by Suz Its hard to believe we are at the end of 2019 with a new year and new adventures awaiting us just around the corner . Looking back on the past year is always fun and helps me get out of the winter funk that it is way to…

Beach Combing for Trash And We Find Pirate Treasure

Rich King Dec 29, 2019

Most Of The Trash On Our Beaches Comes From The Ocean As Do Other Treasures We Occasionally Find Sunrise this morning waiting on the clean up crew to arrive, little fishing and looking for sea glass while I wait (December 2019) ... The day started out like any other day at the beaches in Delaware Seashore State Park. I took a gander at…

Ghost Ship Floats Over Fort Miles

Rich King Dec 28, 2019

The warm air in December and year round not only makes for a great day, but also for some serious illusions. Lewis said he watched this ship float over Fort Miles today from the fire watch tower. Last week we watched the ice breakers floating in the air. We see this a lot off our coast on dead calm days. This illusion is a type of mirage…

Check Out This Fog Bow

Rich King Dec 28, 2019

Every foggy morning and day I try to get out to the beaches to catch a fog bow. They tend to happen fast and it is a right place right time kind of thing, much like fishing. It is hard to get nature to do what you want when you are out and about, you have to get lucky and pay attention. Fog bows are sometimes called white rainbows, they…

Dude I Got A Turtle Head Poking Up Over Here

Rich King Dec 28, 2019

The things you hear while fishing are not always what you think you heard. Indian Summer in December, today was a beautiful sixty plus degrees. We went snot rocket hunting at the Millsboro pond boat ramp and fished off the new bulkhead in the new parking lot. That is pickerel fishing for those not in the know of what the ditch pickles…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation hosts First Day Hikes across Delaware

Rich King Dec 27, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation hosts First Day Hikes across Delaware DOVER (Dec. 27, 2019) – New Year’s Day is a great time to kick the 2020s off on the right foot with one of 18 First Day Hikes hosted by DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation. First Day Hikes is a national movement sponsored by America’s State Parks to encourage…

FAA Proposes Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Rich King Dec 27, 2019

The FAA on Dec 31st is seeking public comments about identifying unmanned aircraft systems (drones) of all classes. There are apps that can tell you what planes are flying over your head now at all times. The FAA is proposing and seeking public comments on the same type of Identification system for drones and unmanned aircraft of all…

Maryland DNR’s Preseason Trout Stocking Program

Rich King Dec 27, 2019

Maryland Department of Natural Resources has a great trout stocking program. (Dec 27, 2019) ... Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 3,450 trout into the Savage River Reservoir, the reservoir is located in Garrett County. Specific trout stocking details and locations can be found on our trout stocking map. Download the …

Delaware Christmas tree recycling

Rich King Dec 27, 2019

Christmas tree recycling – a Delaware post-holiday tradition – carries on statewide for 2019/2020 Take your tree to a yard waste site or contact your waste collector DOVER (Dec. 26, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to recycle your Christmas tree at one of many yard waste recycling…

Indian River Inlet Bridge Traffic Cams Morning Fog View

Rich King Dec 26, 2019

The Indian River Inlet Bridge is Shrouded in Fog This Morning It is fun to check the fishing conditions, surf fishing beaches, and of course the traffic with the Indian River Inlet Bridge, (Charles W Cullen Bridge) DelDOT traffic cams . We have seen birds feed on top of the pylons, and even watched my truck drive onto the beach to…

Santa Was Surfing Sunday NORAD Is Tracking Him Today

Rich King Dec 24, 2019

(Dec 24, 2019) ... It took a minute but we were all looking and said, hey isn't that ... nah it can't be .. yes, yes it is!! .. It's Santa!! In our best Elf voices. We saw Santa surfing during the beach clean up the other day. "I'm just trying to get a sesh or two in before the long haul coming up. Got to stay fit through the year, this is…

Merry Christmas Eve

Rich King Dec 24, 2019

We got our beachin' tree up! Just a quick reminder. I want everyone to have a great holiday. That means, slow the hell down and pay attention on the roads. You will get there. The beach isn't going anywhere and despite how annoying that uncle you only see once a year can be, we all want to see you at the table. Be nice to the…

Equipment Malfunction Bypasses Waste Water Into Lewes Canal Closes Shellfish Areas

Rich King Dec 23, 2019

DNREC raises public awareness of effluent bypass situation at Lewes wastewater treatmentplant, announces temporary closure of shellfish harvest areas in lower Delaware Bay DOVER (Dec. 23, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control was notified Wednesday, Dec. 18 of equipment malfunctions at the Lewes wastewater…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in January

Rich King Dec 23, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in January Late deer seasons provide last chance to harvest deer DOVER (Dec. 23, 2019) – For hunters still looking to harvest a deer, firearm deer seasons opening in January and continuing archery seasons, some extending into early February, provide the last…

Delaware Doesn’t Need Your Christmas Trees In Established Dunes

Rich King Dec 21, 2019

Some states use Christmas trees to rebuild areas lacking in dunes, or destroyed by storms. Here in Delaware we don't have that problem, our dunes are established and rebuild themselves just fine. Our dunes actually move, they are known as walking dunes. At times the state will have to rebuild an area that was breached. Every year in March…

The Winter Solstice Begins With The Last Meteors Of The Decade

Rich King Dec 21, 2019

(Dec 21, 2019) ... The winter solstice is upon us, Happy First Day of Winter. Also known as hiemal solstice or hibernal solstice, and midwinter. Now why would we be happy about the first day of winter? Because now the days will get longer by almost a minute each day. The earth's north pole is now on maximum tilt away from the sun, this…

Maryland Proposed Striped Bass Regulations Seeking Public Comment

Rich King Dec 20, 2019

Proposed Regulations Striped Bass: Feedback Needed by January 21, 2020 Proposed Regulations (Proposal Published in the Maryland Register) A regulatory proposal for striped bass has been printed in the Maryland Register. The department is seeking comments on the proposal. Comments provide the department with additional information and…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Winter Meeting

Rich King Dec 20, 2019

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)Winter Meeting February 4 – 6, 2020The Westin Crystal City Arlington, Virginia Just a note from DSF ... If you send in comments prior to this meeting they will make the agenda and be considered. Despite that people think writing letters doesn't help, it actually does. Comment information is…

The Point’s Snow Goose Is Back

Rich King Dec 20, 2019

(Dec 20, 2019) Last year we were fishing the point and this snow goose just walked by everyone. It wandered down the beach a piece, turned around and walked past us again. Not a care in the world that we were there, eating "seaweed" as it went. It was weird, wasn't a flock in sight, just hanging out at the beach. This went on for weeks,…

2019 issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic

Rich King Dec 20, 2019

The 2019 issue of Habitat Hotline Atlantic is now available (Dec 20, 2019) In This Issue Marine Aquaculture Along the Atlantic Coast and BeyondAquaculture and the Needy Fish: An Introduction to the Fishy Aspects of Farming the Sea ..............................................1 Restorative Aquaculture: Can Farming Shellfish and Seaweed Provide…

The Bar Arcade on Route 1 You have To Check Out

Rich King Dec 20, 2019

The Hideout Arcade Bar and Grill the newest hangout on Route 1 is a step back in time Forty two and a half years ago, I was nine years old and Star Wars premiered. I stayed in the theatre and watched it twice, back to back. Now that one is the the fourth in a series of an epic saga that ended last night. It was a perfect ending, I…

Why We Fight For Menhaden

Rich King Dec 19, 2019

Editorial written By Steven Epstein, founder of the Chesapeake Bay Defenders. Why they fight for the Menhaden. The Bay Cap, a limit on the Menhaden allowed to be taken from the Chesapeake Bay by Omega Protein has been a hot topic lately. The company purposefully exceeded the cap and showed no remorse. Now A Moratorium on the Menhaden…

Secretary of Commerce Finds Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3

Rich King Dec 19, 2019

Secretary of Commerce Finds Commonwealth of VirginiaOut of Compliance with Atlantic Menhaden Amendment 3 Menhaden Fishing in Virginia Waters to Close June 17, 2020 if 51,000 metric tons Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap Not Implemented Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission received notification today that the…

Masseys Dredge Project Is Underway In The Staging Stages

Rich King Dec 18, 2019

DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch Doug Parham took this shot of the Dredge barges all hooked together and ready to start. (Dec 12, 2019) ... I dropped by Masseys Landing the other day to watch the J.F. Brennan crews work on the dredge barges. These boys have some serious equipment. There are workers here from…

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council December 2019 Council Meeting Report

Rich King Dec 18, 2019

MAFMC December 2019 Council Meeting Report The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council met December 9-12, 2019 in Annapolis, Maryland. During this meeting, the Council: Approved the use of regional conservation equivalency for the recreational summer flounder fishery in 2020* Approved status quo recreational scup and black sea bass management…

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police deliver 585 toys to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

Rich King Dec 18, 2019

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police deliver 585 toys to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program DOVER (Dec. 18, 2019) – After a statewide gift-giving campaign throughout the holiday season, DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Division of Community Affairs’…

Reward Offered For Lost Fishing Bag

Rich King Dec 17, 2019

Tim Bingnear "misplaced" his fishing bag at the Indian River Inlet near Bubble Gum beach over a week ago on Saturday. He has exhausted his efforts in locating it on his own, and is hoping someone may have picked it up. He is offering a $200 reward for its return, intact. That means all of the contents, not just an empty bag. You can email…

MAFMC Council and Commission Recommend Recreational Bluefish Management Measures for 2020

Rich King Dec 17, 2019

MAFMC Council and Commission Recommend Recreational Bluefish Management Measures for 2020 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Last week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) recommended and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) approved new recreational fishing regulations for the 2020 Atlantic bluefish fishery from Florida…

Millville Fire Company’s Outdoorsman Marketplace 2020

Rich King Dec 16, 2019

The second annual Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace, presented by the Voice Radio Network’s The Vault Classic Rock 103.5 &102.9 on January 11th 7 AM to 3 PM. Millville Fire Company's Outdoorsman Marketplace 2020 is benefiting the Millville Volunteer Fire Company to help raise money for a new fire hall. This is an…

Nine Coastal State Governors Request Menhaden Moratorium

Rich King Dec 14, 2019

In reaction to Omega Protein's purposeful and blatant over-fishing of Menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay, nine coastal governors have asked for a moratorium . Whale feeding on bunker (Dec 12 2019) ... The Menhaden or bunker issue with Omega Protein purposely over-fishing the Chesapeake bay cap has created a huge stir. Yesterday nine…

Safe Family Holiday DUI Checkpoints

Rich King Dec 14, 2019

DUI Checkpoints Tonight In All Three Delaware Counties The Office Of Highway Safety announced there will be DUI checkpoints in all three Delaware counties Saturday night from 10 PM to 2 AM. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is coordinating Operation Checkpoint Strikeforce in all three counties statewide, this is part of the Safe…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 2-8

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 2-8 Reminder for the week: Waterfowl hunters, check your gear for prohibited lead shot, ensure your boats are weather and safety ready DOVER (Dec. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve…

Maryland Weekly Fishing Report

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report – Dec. 11, 2019 Last Fishing Report for the Decade December 11, 2019 ... Excerpt of the weekly Maryland Fishing ReportWhile everyone is caught up in the pre-holiday rush, those looking for a little respite will find plenty of fun fishing opportunities this month. The preseason stocking of trout has begun and walleye,…

Maryland Has Set A Recreational Season For Cobia

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE ...The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services 2020 Recreational Cobia Fishery - Effective 1/1/20 WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces that the recreational cobia fishery is closed from 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2020 through 11:59 p.m. May 31, 2020.…

Striped Bass In The Delaware Surf

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

Striped Bass are showing up in the Delaware surf and a few other waterways. Friday the thirteenth is supposed to be an unlucky day, but not if you were surf fishing this morning. The boys are back in town for their annual surf fishing excursion. They do this every year. This is the same crew that was surf fishing together when Ben Smith…

East Coast Offshore Wind Updates from the MAFMC

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

(Dec. 12, 2019) ... I am on a lot of mailing lists for all of the fishery groups, councils, managers etc. The Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) has an update they send out now for wind farm projects along the East coast. We will keep posting these as we get them. I think anglers as a whole need to stay up to date on these…

Watch This Scuba Diver Rescue A Snagged Sea Bass In 100 Feet Of Water

Rich King Dec 13, 2019

Sometimes when we catch a fish, especially on structures; wreck, jetty, rock pile, or reef fishing, the line snags and breaks. You ever wonder what happens next? The fish don't usually swim off, and it stays hooked to that snagged line until it breaks free or die. In most cases they die. Fish will not live long enough for the hook to…

Beach Conditions for Weekend Striped Bass Surf Fishing

Rich King Dec 12, 2019

I know a lot of folks coming down this weekend to fish the surf in hopes of the elusive fall migrating striped bass. Dan's Bait and Tackle said they might have fresh bunker on Friday, we will know on, Friday. Boats are marking fish, they may or may not come close to shore and there is only one way to tell, just like the card game. You got…

Cold Moon Was The Last Full Moon Of The Decade

Rich King Dec 12, 2019

Last Full Moon Of The Decade, The Full Cold Moon, Occurred at 12:12 AM On 12/12 The cold moon is December's full moon. This year that occurred at 12:12 AM on the 12th of December or 12/12. I just love funny stuff like this that feeds my inner nerd. Mike Givens from Surf & Turf photos took this shot at 12:12 AM on 12/12 in Bethany…

DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch

Rich King Dec 10, 2019

DNREC preparing for upcoming dredging of Massey’s Ditch, Masseys Landing Is Open, But Be Mindful Of The Equipment, Workers, and Caution areas. LONG NECK (Dec. 10, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is preparing for the upcoming dredging of a vital channel for Delaware boaters, Massey’s Ditch, which is the main waterway…

Sixty Today Snowy Tomorrow

Rich King Dec 10, 2019

It is almost hot outside right now, even a little muggy feeling, or moist. But wait because here comes Dela-winter. Warm like spring one day, then snow and cold the next. The Euro and Canadian models are showing about 1.5 to 3 inches of snow tomorrow with this "burst". The GFS is showing less, all are showing a snow "event". Then it will…

Friday the Thirteenth The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks

Rich King Dec 9, 2019

Thursday is The Full Snow Moon And Friday the Thirteenth Is The Geminid Meteor Shower Peak On Friday the thirteenth into early Saturday the fourteenth's morning the Geminid Meteor Shower will peak, also known as the gem. This yearly meteor shower is probably the top favorite of star gazers. This shower not only has a higher than most rate of…

Northern Snakehead Study In Maryland Shows Major Reductions In Fish Stocks

Rich King Dec 9, 2019

The northern snakehead, dubbed the "frankenfish", is an invasive species, first discovered in Maryland's Potomac river in 2004. Since then there has been disagreements between fishermen, DNR and scientists over the detrimental effects of this invasive species. There are many "bucket biologists" that feel the fish is not hurting our…

Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered Black Surf Tag Auction Update

Rich King Dec 9, 2019

Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered Black Surf Tag Auction Ends Soon and Look At These Current Bids! You still have a couple of days to register at US Govbid and go for that special number. This is the only auction this year for the Delaware State Park's Delaware Surf Fishing Black numbered surf tags. The Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered…

It Isn’t My Trash Why Should I Pick It Up

Rich King Dec 8, 2019

Beach Clean Up At Beach Plum Island State Park today, We Pick Up What Others Won't. Beach Plum Island State Park surf fishing drive on beach was covered in plastic trash today. One would think the water and wind must have pushed a lot onto the sand, but as you really look you realize it is daily. Recently someone said to me "Why do…

Delaware State Parks Delaware Surf Fishing Instructional Video

Rich King Dec 7, 2019

Delaware State Parks released a video on the Delaware Surf Fishing beaches' rules, regulations and information. The rules for Delaware surf fishing beaches, access and regulations are covered in this video by Delaware State Parks. It is a great video that covers a few of the myth rules like four wheel drive is actually not required. …

Aids To Navigation Being Removed From Inland Bays

Rich King Dec 6, 2019

The Indian River Coast Guard Station crews will start removing the buoys (aids to navigation) around the Rehoboth Bay, Indian River Bay, and Roosevelt Inlet. These are the seasonal buoys removed each year. If the inland bays freeze the buoys can be damaged. These are also cleaned and then stored for next year. Usually the buoys are put back…

December Is The New Rocktober

Rich King Dec 6, 2019

We have been bailing short bass in the surf and around the inland bays, but today a couple anglers who took a shot got into some serious action. Pulling stretches, mojos and bunker spoons. Once they found bait fish schools, they found striped bass, lots of them. In Delaware waters right out front feeding on bunker and sand eels. There are…

Sierra Club Of Delaware Responds To CRI’s Misinformation Campaign

Rich King Dec 6, 2019

Today the Sierra Club of Delaware responded to Caeser Rodney Institute's Use Of Misinformation Scare Tactics In Their Save Our Beach View Campaign Whether you are for or against the Skipjack wind farm you should at least get the correct information to be able to make an informed opinion. The fact of the matter is that the wind farm…

Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Now On Sale

Rich King Dec 6, 2019

2020 Annual Passes and Surf-Fishing Permits are Officially on Sale Now! Buy Your 2020 Annual Passes and Permits Online Annual PassesOne pass, endless adventures! Get your 2020 Annual Pass and enjoy free admission to Delaware State Parks for an entire calendar year. Annual Passes are available online or from any park office.Buy now» Surf…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey

Rich King Dec 5, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation extends deadline for Fenwick Island State Park Improvements Survey FENWICK (Dec. 5, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has extended the Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Improvements Survey deadline to Jan. 15, 2020. The extension is to allow further input regarding…

Delabear Live On Camera In Wilmington Back Yards

Rich King Dec 5, 2019

Right now the Delabear as it has been dubbed is running through yards in Wilmington, Delaware near Trolley Square. Can we get this bear a beer? He should be named Trolley Square Bear by the end of the day. Authorities are trying to round him up. Stay away and indoors for your own safety. Check it out live on NBC 10 Philadelphia with Tim…

How To Report Atlantic Sturgeon Sightings Dead Or Alive

Rich King Dec 5, 2019

Recently There Have Been Numerous Dead Atlantic Sturgeon Found Along The Coast OF Delaware There have been a lot of Atlantic sturgeon sightings recently, mostly dead ones washed up onto shore. Carcasses are usually found on beaches, and the edge of marshes. Many people do not know who to contact for these sightings, just send the…

UPDATE-Subject Located Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Hockessin Teen

Rich King Dec 4, 2019

*UPDATE-Subject Located* Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Hockessin Teen Date Posted: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 New Castle – The Delaware State Police are canceling the Gold Alert for 15 year old Joseph B. Iubatti 3rd of Hockessin, he has been located. Gold Alert Issued for Missing Hockessin Teen – New Castle Presented by…

Black Bear Spotted In New Castle County Contact DNREC If Spotted

Rich King Dec 4, 2019

Black bear reportedly seen in northern New Castle County; public advised to contact DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police if spotted WILMINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has received reports of a black bear sighting from residents and local police agencies in the north Wilmington area and northern New…

Last Day For MAFMC Public Comments

Rich King Dec 4, 2019

December 5th is the Last Day For Public Comments for the MAFMC December Meeting Next week is the MAFMC December meeting (Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council). December 5th at 5 PM is the last day for public comments to be submitted to make the agenda. This meeting will discuss a myriad of topics about several species. Summer…

Canceled … Gold Alert Issued For Missing Teen In Hockessin Delaware

Rich King Dec 4, 2019

New Castle DSP 12/3/2019 – The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for 15 year old Jospeph B. Iubatti 3rd of Hockessin, who was last seen at approximately 4:59 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in the 500 block of S. DuPont Hwy., New Castle. Joseph is described as a white male, 5’6″ tall, 110 lbs., thin build, brown shoulder…

Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Go On Sale This Week

Rich King Dec 2, 2019

It is that time of year to get your Annual Delaware Surf Fishing Tags The 2020 Delaware Surf Fishing tags or permits go on sale December 6th in the Delaware State Park offices, the Indian River Life Saving Station, area retailers, and online. We will post the link when it becomes active.I highly recommend you get a two year tag. Parks…

Fall Fish Bowl 2019 Results

Rich King Dec 1, 2019

Saturday morning about twenty four people gathered in Delaware Seashore State Park for a free surf fishing tournament on 3Rs drive on beach. The Fall Fish Bowl 2019 was underway, the water was cold, the waves were huge, but the wind had laid down. Laura Cook decked out in her Helly Hansen bibs and a choice hat for keeping warm It…

DelDOT Traffic Web Cam Catches Falcon Having A Snack

Rich King Dec 1, 2019

The South Pylon DelDOT Traffic Web Cam On The Charles W Cullen Bridge Has A New Attraction, A Peregrine Falcon. About a month ago David Silvera was checking out the delDOT traffic web cam on the Charles W Cullen Bridge south pylon. There are four cameras around the bridge, two of them on the pylons. On the same day I was looking at…

DS Custom Tackle Sale

Rich King Nov 29, 2019

In The Tradition Of Black Friday to Cyber Monday DS Custom Tackle Has A Great Online Sale Starting this morning, we are a little late to the announcement game. DS Custom Tackle has a 25% discount on all tackle packages and gift cards for the next week on the website only. "We like to do these holiday sales so people can get a great…

Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

Lane Closures on Hollymount Road, Sloan Road, and Route 24 for New Subdivision As much as everyone hates progress, this "intersection" has needed a traffic light for years! It stopped being a shortcut years ago. About time we got a traffic light, now just make 24 double lanes each way and you will have something. Use the deldot app for more…

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Croaker and Spot Draft Addenda

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Croaker and Spot Draft Addenda Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s South Atlantic State/Federal Fisheries Management Board (Board) releases two documents for public comment: Draft Addendum III to Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic…

Check Out The State of Delaware Fishing Report

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

Check out the weekly fishing report put out by the State of Delaware. DNREC ... The weekly Delaware Fishing Report offers information on when to fish, where to fish, which species are biting, and how to catch them. excerpt ... Delaware Bay The Upper Bay continues to produce white perch on bloodworms. Fish have been taken along the shoreline…

Check Out The Maryland Fishing Report

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report November 27, 2019 "Although the mornings can be a bit nippy, good fishing opportunities exist from the mountains of western Maryland to the waters of the Atlantic. The Chesapeake Bay striped bass season has a little more than two weeks to go before it closes, and anglers are bundling up and enjoying the fun. …

It Will Look Like Star Wars Off Our Coast

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

The Mayor of Ocean City Maryland said About The Wind Farms At The Indian River High School Meeting, "It Will Look Like Star Wars Off Our Coast" The Empire Has Spoken The Indian River High School Meeting about the Skipjack wind farm by Orsted and Delaware State Parks last week was in my politest description, embarrassing. That is a very…

Low Digit Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Auction Starts

Rich King Nov 27, 2019

The Online Auction For Low Digit Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Will Start On Black Friday Great Gift for The Surf Angler The Low digit Delaware Surf Fishing tags auction is a yearly event. The auction starts on Black Friday, November 29th and lasts until December 11th. The minimum bid for a numbered Delaware Surf Fishing tag is $250. Tag…

This Is What The Wind Farms Will Look Like From the Delaware Beaches

Rich King Nov 26, 2019

There has been a lot of posts and chatter online about how Orsted's Skipjack wind farm will look from the beaches in Delaware and Maryland. The Mayor of Ocean City, MD said at the Indian River High School meeting last week, "It will look like Star Wars out there" . I'm not sure he has seen the movies, I mean which one is he referring…

Millsboro Pond Boat Ramp Is Open

Rich King Nov 26, 2019

The Millsboro Pond expansion project was started a few months ago, and completed and opened a few days ago. I saw the new and improved Millsboro Pond boat ramp today and it looks great. There were two boats waiting to drop and a couple parked waiting their turn. with parking still available for a few more trucks with trailers. You…

Bluefish, Flounder, and Spot Proposed For Serious Reductions

Rich King Nov 26, 2019

The most annoying thing to follow is fishery management, not just follow, but understand in many cases. However if you don't follow it, or get involved, you will see some serious reductions and changes. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is proposing some big reductions for a few fisheries, or stocks. Bluefish are…

The Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament Is Canceled But We Are Still Fishing For Fun And Prizes

Rich King Nov 26, 2019

We are canceling the Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament due to weather issues creating a lack of people signing up, but we will still fish and compete. We are still having the Fall Fish Bowl Delaware surf fishing tournament this Saturday November 30th, just not a pay to enter tournament. For those that have entered already, you will…

Ocean City Commercial Anglers Need Your Help Locating Thief

Rich King Nov 24, 2019

A gentlemen in a silver truck with a cap was caught on camera stealing from Southern Connection Seafood at the end of Harbor Road in West Ocean City. He parked in their lot and used a hack saw to steal a metal decorative crab from a stair rail. You can see him doing that on camera. The man seems rather bold and also appears to be scoping…

Delaware Advised To Take A One Fish Recreational Striped Bass Reduction

Rich King Nov 21, 2019

The Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries recommended DNREC take a one fish limit at 28 to 35 inches with a summer slot of 20 to 25 inches July 1 to August 31, to comply with the ASMFC reduction requirement. Last night was the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries. This council advises DNREC on matters concerning our fishery. Per the…

Inland Bays Constantly Get Trashed By Coastal Storms

Rich King Nov 18, 2019

We need to have regulations to require people who live near the water to secure their trash cans during these coastal storms. The coastal storms not only trash our beaches and inland bays with erosion and flooding, but with floating trash and debris. The source of the trash is our own backyards, and mostly comes from trash receptacles.…

Facts About Orsteds Wind Farm Project Off The Coast Of Delaware

Rich King Nov 17, 2019

Some Facts About Orsteds Wind Farm Project Off The Coast Of Delaware and The Fenwick Island State Park Proposed Project I have been following this project for years, attending all the work shops and meetings that I can bear. One thing I always follow closely is social media posts, because you can learn so much, in this case not really. There…

Expect Minor Coastal Flooding For The Inland Bays

Rich King Nov 17, 2019

The flooding around the inland bays is not to bad. It will be the typical flooding we see from nor'easter conditions. These pictures were taken at 11:30 AM Sunday morning. High tide was still at least two hours away. Rosedale beach next to Gull Point in Riverdale has typical flooding. Crabbing pier at Rosedale beach boat ramp 11:30 AM …

Coastal Storm Effects Grinding Up Beaches

Rich King Nov 17, 2019

Coastal Flood Warning, Gale Warnings, Great day for some surf fishing in Delaware High tide is about an hour and a half away (11:48 AM) and we already have water to the dunes in some areas. Navy crossing is impassable you can't get onto the beach. I don't know how the point is looking it is wicked out here. Southside beach is covered.…

Donate to Frets 4 Vets With Amazon Smile

Rich King Nov 16, 2019

You can help raise money for Frets 4 Vets by shopping through Amazon Smile when you use Amazon. Delaware Surf Fishing has been helping Tom Baker raise money for Frets 4 Vets via our surf fishing tournaments and any other efforts where we can help. We want to do more and I asked Tom how else can we help? He told me that anyone shopping…

Weekend Nor’easter Update

Rich King Nov 16, 2019

I Asked Jeff Wise To Give Us His Thoughts On This Coastal Storm System He Always Has A Great Eye On The Weather A Potpourri of Watches and Warnings Being Issued by the NWS ...Jeff Wise The threat has been advertised since the beginning of the week for a potent Nor’easter to move up and along the eastern seaboard. But will hug it the coast…

The Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak This Weekend

Rich King Nov 15, 2019

The Leonids Meteor Shower Will Peak Sometime After Midnight Near The Constellation Leo The weather is looking close to good enough to see this show but we have a nasty storm headed this way. The Leonids meteor shower will peak this weekend, November 16- 17th. Usually producing 10-20 meteors/hour. The moon is waning gibbous and will be a…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10

Rich King Nov 15, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10 Reminder for the week: Most hunters must wear hunter orange during firearms deer seasons DOVER (Nov. 15, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and…

Certain Delaware state lands are closed to public access, including hunting

Rich King Nov 15, 2019

As Delaware’s shotgun deer season approaches, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police issue a reminder that certain state lands are closed to public access, including hunting DOVER (Nov. 14, 2019) – DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind the public that certain state-owned lands are closed to public access –…

Free admission to Delaware’s state parks and Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

Rich King Nov 15, 2019

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks and Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday DOVER (Nov. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation, and Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks. This year, visitors…

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover

Rich King Nov 14, 2019

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover DOVER (Nov. 14, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The agenda includes discussion of recreational and commercial fishery options to comply…

Rare Meteor Storm Could Light Up The Sky

Rich King Nov 13, 2019

The Alpha Monocerotids are expected to briefly light up the sky November 21st at 11:50 PM EST with a meteor outburst or storm. This meteor shower or storm might only last about a half an hour and produce upwards of four hundreds meteors per hour. In the past it has produced a thousand plus per hour, lighting up the sky raining…

2020 Delaware Surf Fishing Tags On Sale Soon

Rich King Nov 12, 2019

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 6 DOVER (Nov. 12, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the sale of 2020 annual passes and Delaware surf fishing permits will begin on Friday Dec. 6. Revenue generated from park entrance…

Northern Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Rich King Nov 11, 2019

Following the Southern Taurids show, the Northern Taurids will peak tonight. This shower is not known for a lot of meteors, but the ones it produces are the best fireballs. Sometimes breaking up as they streak across the sky and burn up. Often producing an orange light or glow. Due to their slower speed and bright light the taurids are…

Video Of The Block Island Wind Turbine Fishing

Rich King Nov 8, 2019

Wind farms in the US will become large artificial reef systems that anglers and scuba divers can fish and explore. The Block Island Wind turbines have become an fishery in and of themselves. They are now essentially four artificial reefs teaming with life. Charter captain and anglers are seeing many benefits fishing this structure.…

Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area

Rich King Nov 8, 2019

Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed facility offers Bayshore views for visitors of all abilities DOVER (Nov. 8, 2019) – Delaware Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin were joined today by State Representative Bill Carson,…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report

Rich King Nov 8, 2019

Delaware Surf Fishing Report for November 8th, 2019 Brrrrrrrr cold enough for ya today? It is a little brutal in that wind, but the fish don't care. There are fish to be caught you just got to put in some time. It will warm up after the weekend and maybe we will see some snow next week too, or not, that depends on who you are…

Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover

Rich King Nov 8, 2019

Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover DOVER (Nov. 7, 2019) – Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Legislative Hall’s Senate Hearing Room, 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901. For more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public…

Public Wind Farm And Fenwick Island State Park Meeting

Rich King Nov 7, 2019

Rep. Gray and Senator Hocker will host a public meeting on November 19th to answer questions about the proposed wind farm off Fenwick Island The meeting will be held at the Indian River High School Auditorium from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. DNREC and Orsted representatives will be on hand to answer questions. I would suggest you get as much…

Free Tours Of The Lightship Overfalls

Rich King Nov 7, 2019

On November 11th in celebration of veterans day, visitors can tour the Lightship Overfalls in Lewes, Delaware for free. The wheelhouse of the Overfalls lightship "Nov 6, 2019 ... The Overfalls Foundation is honoring all those who have served their country by hosting an open house with free ship tours on Veterans Day, November 11. The…

Masseys Ditch Shoal Before The Dredge Project

Rich King Nov 6, 2019

Masseys Ditch Dredge Project is Scheduled To Start In January Masseys Ditch shoal on the Indian River Bay side These "before" photos taken today by Driscoll Drones shows just how much sand is in the shoal along the outside of Masseys Ditch. That is a lot of sand and according to the map I don't think all of that will be removed.…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship

Rich King Nov 4, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship Newest reef addition will be ‘magnet’ for fish and other marine life Retired cruise ship sunk on site 11 ... Photo Tim Mullane owner of Coleen Marine ATLANTIC OCEAN 38°40.600’N 74°43.300’W (Nov. 4, 2019) – DNREC’s artificial reef program within the…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November

Rich King Nov 1, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting seasons opening in November Deer shotgun, duck, Canada goose, other hunting seasons opening DOVER (Oct. 31, 2019) – Numerous Delaware hunting seasons open in November, including the shotgun deer season from Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 24, Sundays included, DNREC’s…

Small Section Of Baker’s Channel Scheduled To Be Dredged

Rich King Oct 31, 2019

Baker's Channel Shoaled In Over The Summer, Catching Boats And Sea Doos Included in the Masseys Ditch Dredge Project a small section of Baker's Channel is scheduled to be dredged. The Rehoboth Bay side of the channel will be dredged about 1500 feet. That is the side that is shoaled in and was catching boats all summer. Baker's Channel…

Ocean City Angler Catches Record Gray Triggerfish

Rich King Oct 31, 2019

October 31, 2019 Maryland State Record Stood for Five Years Ocean City resident Mike Glyphis set a new Maryland state record for gray triggerfish. Glyphis caught the 5.6-pound fish Oct. 30 while fishing 16 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. Glyphis said at first he thought his line was snagged on debris. But after a few tugs on his…

ASMFC Finds the Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance For Menhaden

Rich King Oct 31, 2019

ASMFC Finds the Commonwealth of Virginia Out of Compliance with Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic MenhadenNoncompliance Finding to be Forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce (Oct 31, 2019) .... New Castle, NH – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has found the Commonwealth of Virginia out of…

The Antares Launch Saturday’s Viewing Map

Rich King Oct 31, 2019

You can see the Antares launch rather far away you just need to know where to look, and more importantly when. If you are watching the launch on NASA TV keep in mind there is a bit of delay of the broadcast. If you are close make sure you are looking in the right direction when you see the launch on NASA TV, it will be a couple seconds…

ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum VI

Rich King Oct 31, 2019

ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum VI New Castle, NH )Oct,31 2019) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum reduces all state commercial quotas by 18%, and…

New 5-Stand sporting clays course at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center

Rich King Oct 30, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces new 5-Stand sporting clays course at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center NEW CASTLE (Oct. 30, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced that a new 5-Stand shotgun sporting clays course is opening at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center today, Oct. 30. The new…

Masseys Ditch Dredge Project Schedule

Rich King Oct 30, 2019

Masseys Ditch Will Be Dredged And The Slurry Pumped Into The Surf Zone Of Northside beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. The DNREC workshops about Dredging and Waterway Management Operations In Delaware’s Inland Bays. Some of the boards on display has all of the information about the Masseys Dredge project. Pipes that will be…

NASA Television Coverage Set for Cygnus Resupply Mission to International Space Station

Rich King Oct 28, 2019

October 25, 2019 ... NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman is scheduled to launch its next resupply mission to the International Space Station at 9:59 a.m. EDT Saturday, Nov. 2. NASA’s prelaunch coverage will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website beginning Friday, Nov. 1. Loaded with around 8,200 pounds of research,…

Dune Fences And Designated Accesses Coming To Lewes Beach

Rich King Oct 28, 2019

DNREC, City of Lewes to erect fencing at Lewes Beach primary dune beginning first week of November DOVER (Oct. 23, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section and the City of Lewes will begin erecting fencing along the bay side of the primary dune at Lewes Beach during the first week of November. The fencing is designed to help…

Maryland Proposes Closing Striped Bass Fishing March And April

Rich King Oct 26, 2019

Maryland has a few proposals on the table for their fishery. The biggest one being closing striped bass season March and April. Anglers would not be allowed to target striped bass at all in that time period, essentially ending trophy season. "The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is considering: Putting the rules (hook requirements,…

Coastal Flood Advisory For The Delaware Beaches

Rich King Oct 26, 2019

Must be Sea Witch Festival weekend we have a coastal flood advisory for Sunday starting at 6 AM Every year we get a little weather around this weekend whether we like it or not. Post-tropical cyclone Olga is in town for the Sea Witch Festival, seems almost appropriate with that name. A few SWF weekends have been decent. Today…

Entangled Whale Rescued Off The Coast Of Ocean City

Rich King Oct 25, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/100014517646094/videos/700893300404585/ Yesterday Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star, helped Maryland's Natural Resources Police (NRP) rescue a Whale off the coast of Ocean City entangled in ropes and buoys. Kudos to the crews and especially to the boat crew and anglers aboard The Glory Days for first…

Sounding Rocket Will Launch Tonight

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

NASA Wallops Flight Facility Will Launch a Sounding Rocket Tonight Go outside tonight and check this out! NASA Oct 24 ... Wallops is launching the SubTec-8 mission on a sounding rocket tonight, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET. It will be visible to local communities outside of Wallops. The Wallops F Light Facility Visitor Center opens at 7 p.m. for…

Maryland State Record Set with Tripletail

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

Maryland State Record Set with Tripletail Caught in Atlantic Ocean MD DNR October 23, 2019 ... Wicomico County Angler Holds First Record for Tripletail Species in Maryland Angler Don Whittington of Bivalve reeled in the state’s first-ever record tripletail off the coast of Ocean City. The 11-pound, 25.25-inch long fish was caught Oct.19…

Maryland Fishing Report – Oct. 23

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report – Oct. 23 MD DNR October 23, 2019 Photo by Steve Doctor The stormy weather during September and October often bring fishy friends from southern waters to the coast of Ocean City. Don Whittington of Bivalve, Wicomico County, was fishing near some offshore lobster pot buoys recently when he caught an 11-pound…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season Updates on other beachnesting birds LEWES (Oct. 24, 2019) – The data is in, and DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting another successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. For the second year in a row, Delaware established its…

Helly Hansen Is Leaving The Rehoboth Outlets

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

Due to "reasons" Helly Hansen is leaving the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth with a HUGE sale you don't want to miss. Helly Hansen is working on relocating in our area, but in the mean time. The Rehoboth Beach outlet is having the most epic sale you have ever seen! The store is located at 36470 Seaside Outlet Dr, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.…

ASMFC 78th Annual Meeting Supplemental Materials Now Available

Rich King Oct 24, 2019

Supplemental materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 78th Annual Meeting are now available For Immediate release, Oct 23,2019 .... Supplemental materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 78th Annual Meeting are now available…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

Rich King Oct 23, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek NEWARK (Oct. 23, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter. About 1,000…

Two Great White Sharks Caught A Mile Off Ocean City Maryland

Rich King Oct 22, 2019

This past weekend two great whites were caught by Drex Harrington and his dad. They were fishing off the coast of Ocean City Maryland. Literally a mile off the coast, you could probably smell the Thrasher's fries if they were open. https://www.facebook.com/IslandWatersportsOC/videos/535970703827661/ Drex Posted ... "Sunday at 9:12…

Antares Resupply Mission Launches In November From Wallops

Rich King Oct 22, 2019

WoooHoo!! We going back to NASA!! To watch the Northrop Grumman Corporation's Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch This seriously excites my inner nerd. Watching the Northrop Grumman Corporation's Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft launch is a blast, total intentional pun. In the beginning of November NASA will…

Beach Replenishment To Begin In Rehoboth And Dewey Beach

Rich King Oct 21, 2019

Rehoboth Beach nourishment project to begin under direction of DNREC, US Army Corps of Engineers REHOBOTH BEACH (Oct. 21, 2019) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a beach nourishment project for City of Rehoboth Beach partnering DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section with the US…

The Orionids Peak Tonight And Tomorrow

Rich King Oct 21, 2019

The Leftovers of Halley's Comet will Put On A Show The Orionids, which usually produce 20 meteors/hour and peaks on October 21st into the 22nd. This shower is from the debris of Halley’s comet and puts on one of the best shows. The dimmer meteors will be more difficult to see this year due to the nearly full moon light. …

Time To Hit The Suds For Rat Wrangling

Rich King Oct 21, 2019

Short Striped Bass Are Thick In The Surf And Easy To Catch The fall fishing is upon us, fish are on the move, and one of our favorite activities is what we call rat wrangling. Short striped bass known as rats to some surf anglers are thick in the surf right now feeding. Up north migratory bass are thick on sand eel and bunker schools…

Route 1 Is A Little Sandy Monday Morning

Rich King Oct 21, 2019

Low tide in Delaware Seashore State Park The winds have been pushing sand onto route 1 all night below the Charles W Cullen bridge in the northbound lane. There is a breach area that the last storm surge broke through the dunes two weeks ago, mostly wind and some water. Since then any easterly heavy winds are pushing sand onto the…

Little Nautical Out There Tonight

Rich King Oct 20, 2019

Rehoboth beach and all beaches right now, look like high tide at low tide. The Northeast blow will continue into tomorrow then switch to north. Flooding from rain will be the main issue for low lying communities and road. Watch out for ponding water on roads, hydroplaning is an issue. Trees have taken out a few power lines as well as cars…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13

Rich King Oct 18, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 7-13 Reminder for the week: Don’t forget to download the enforcement app DENRP Tip DOVER (Oct. 18, 2019) – 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…

Will Tropical Storm 16 Cap Off The Weekend

Rich King Oct 18, 2019

Thar be a storm a brewin' in the gulf and it is most likely headed our way by the end of the weekend. This could mean more beach erosion issues and some minor coastal flooding. Just a heads up to keep an eye out for this storm, though a weak tropical storm we could have some minor issues. It is beautiful weather until then get your fishing…

Young Of Year Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Stock Assessment, Not Good

Rich King Oct 17, 2019

Striped Bass Index Documents Below-Average Year ... October 17, 2019 ... Spawning Down Among Several Species The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the results of the young-of-year striped bass survey, which tracks reproduction of the species in Chesapeake Bay. The 2019 juvenile striped bass index is 3.4, below the 66-year…

5th annual ‘Boo-B-Que’ Oct. 18

Rich King Oct 17, 2019

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to host 5th annual ‘Boo-B-Que’ Oct. 18 to promote Delaware Children in Nature initiative REHOBOTH BEACH (Oct. 15, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host the 5th annual “Boo-B-Que By the Sea,” a barbeque cook-off competition and family festival Friday, Oct. 18 at Delaware Seashore…

Fire Control Tower Restoration Phase Three Begins With Lights Out

Rich King Oct 17, 2019

Fire Control Tower 3, the one in the parking lot at Tower Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park is in phase three of restoration. The first thing you will notice is it is not lit up cobalt blue at night anymore. The lights have been removed to allow for phase three of the restoration project. Fire Control Tower 3 at sunset this evening…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report

Rich King Oct 17, 2019

Delaware Surf Fishing Report for October 17th Delaware Surf Fishing report for the Delaware beaches, inland bays, and area waters. Brrrrrr it was a balmy fifty five degrees this morning. This is my favorite time of year to do some night fishing. Just wear warm gear that will keep you dry, Helly Hansen for the win. The water is warmer…

Assateague Coastal Trust Brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival Back To The Shore For 9th Year

Rich King Oct 17, 2019

Assateague Coastal Trust Brings Wild & Scenic Film Festival Back To The Shore For 9th Year Delmarva ... Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), the 50 year old environmental non profit that played a significant role in preventing development on Assateague Island in the 1970’s will bring the internationally recognized Wild & Scenic Film…

Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments Adds A kid’s Division With A Fun For The Family Twist

Rich King Oct 16, 2019

Everyone wants to bring the kids to the Delaware Surf Fishing tournaments and who can blame them, I get asked this a lot ... Could I bring my son, or daughter. Will they be in the way? Absolutely you can bring them and no they will not be in the way. Let them fish and have fun, that is up to you. Just mind your neighbors." It is always…

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area Closed

Rich King Oct 16, 2019

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area temporarily closed for repairs and to reroute damaged portion ST. GEORGES (Oct. 16, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that, effective immediately, an approximately 150-yard portion of the Michael Castle Trail on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been…

Wednesday Night It Is Going To Blow

Rich King Oct 15, 2019

Another storm will hit us Wednesday Night with high winds Unlike last weekend with the offshore tropical storm surges and winds. We will only have a windy storm Wednesday. Gale force winds, small craft advisories. Possibly some minor coastal flooding. Winds could reach 50 mph gusts with a lot of rain. I wouldn't worry too much…

Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments 2020

Rich King Oct 15, 2019

Delaware Surf Fishing Tournaments for the year 2020, get your calendars marked. The year is almost over, or at least it seems like it. Planning ahead for events is one way to make a year go by really fast, trust me on that, I am in outdoor expo mode right now for winter and spring. We do have one more tournament for the year. The Fall…

Delaware Surf Fishing Beach Trashed Saturday Night

Rich King Oct 13, 2019

Constant Misuse of Drive On Beaches Could Reduce Access For Surf Anglers and Beach Visitors Beach Plum Island State Park was trashed over night. Literally there is a bag of trash spread all over the beach, and a fire is still burning. The trash bag was likely spread around by animals (foxes). There is also a truck left behind, stuck in…

Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament 2019

Rich King Oct 12, 2019

Fall Fish Bowl Surf Fishing Tournament 2019 is on November 30th, Thanksgiving Weekend Last year due to an overwhelming response we were asked to set up a fall fish surf fishing tournament for later in the season. We picked Thanksgiving weekend because people are able to get around easier on a holiday. Not to mention by Friday,…

Surf Fishing Nor’easter Conditions Where And How

Rich King Oct 12, 2019

Surf Fishing Nor'easter conditions is fun and you can catch fish, just be careful People keep asking should I surf fish this storm surge, and they absolutely should. We always surf fish nor’easter conditions in the fall for striped bass. Bait fish are pushed into pockets and against structure. Striped bass love to feed in these conditions. The…

Another High Tide And Tidal Flood Cycle Begins

Rich King Oct 12, 2019

High tide is an hour away (8:22 AM) for the beaches and a couple hours away for the inland bay communities. Water is stacked up in the inland bays. The wind is out of the north, but tonight after midnight it will shift to west winds. That will help push water out of the inland bays on the outgoing tide. Everyone is hoping this is the last…

Expect More Tidal Flooding Tonight On The Beaches To The Inland Bays

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Everywhere will flood tonight a little worse than today for Route 1, the beaches, and the inland bays Since the inland bays are already full and then some. Low tide looked like high tide this afternoon. It looked more like a higher than normal full moon tide. Most of the water hasn't left the bays. This will allow places to not only…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police assist in search for missing windsurfer

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police assist in search for missing windsurfer who was found safe on shore DEWEY BEACH (Oct. 11, 2019) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to a report from Dewey Beach seasonal police officers of an overdue windsurfer who went missing on Rehoboth Bay Thursday…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Reminder for the week: Where to find Sunday deer hunting information and related wildlife area maps DOVER (Oct. 11, 2019) – 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, DNREC’s Fish &…

Long Neck Road Was A No Wake Zone This Morning

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Long Neck road flooded at high tide today, be careful tonight after 10 PM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl9vHWJnZ9A&t=14s Driscoll Drones took some killer shots of Long Neck road flooded at the White House Beach slough below Mariners Cove. The Inland Bay communities that usually flood have and then some. Long Neck Road…

Parts of Route 1 Are Flooded Along the Beaches

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Inland Bay Tidal Flooding SI Going To Be Worse Tonight Just a heads up, but now that the tide is fully in around the inland bays. Route 1 has flooded on both sides. Not surprised at all. Expect this to happen tonight about 10 to 11:30 PM and tomorrow morning about an hour later than today. Route 1 flooded .. Chris Mitten Last time…

Why is it nice out and flooding?

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Offshore Storms Will Cause Coastal Flooding From Storm Surge, Full Moon Tides, and Wind This has been the question of the day. The storm off the coast is the reason. It is pretty big, it has stalled, and is pushing water as storm surge, with sustained winds. If you look off the coast you can see clouds in "bands". The full moon tides are…

The Point is closed in Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Nor'easter conditions closed the point due to flooded beaches and dunes The water is pushing into the dunes at the point. That low spot that pools into the dunes has been filling since the tide came in this morning. I would expect the point to be closed for most of the day. It really isn't smart to drive out there in wet sand and cross…

Friday Beach Conditions Route 1 Is Getting Wet

Rich King Oct 11, 2019

Water is to the dune lines this morning at high tide and route 1 is flooding a little. Nor'easter conditions persist today and water is to the dunes on all beaches. Deldot is keeping an eye on the Faithful Steward crossing area, that spot breaches on occasion. Lewes canal is full and overflowing into the marshes. Savannah road is…

The difference Between Last Weekend and This Weekend Is Longer Swells

Rich King Oct 10, 2019

Longer swells create larger or bigger waves with more force and water to pound a beach. Ocean City flooded at high tide this evening, not surprising that town always floods, but it didn't last week. Those fart can cars are going to have an interesting weekend. Long Neck road flooded at the old Malones area below Mariners Cove. The…

Few Days Of Flooded Beaches And Inland Bays

Rich King Oct 10, 2019

Expect inland bay and beach flooding from nor'easter conditions for the next four days' high tide cycles Today into this weekend we will be treated to total nor'easter conditions. The beaches are flooding to the dune lines at high tide already. The inland bays are overflowing in the usual areas. The next four days of high tide will be…

First Nor’easter of the year

Rich King Oct 9, 2019

Now we are in nor'easter season, still not out of hurricane season, but these are worse. Heavy sustained winds will and already are moving sand and pushing waves into the coast. Beaches are eroding. Everyone here this summer was treated to those conditions minus the cold and rain. Remember when the north easterly wind and waves carved…

War On The Shore 2019 Results

Rich King Oct 7, 2019

War On The Shore 2019 On Saturday, October 5th, 2019 ... 108 surf anglers gathered on Herring point beach to Gordons pond in Cape Henlopen State Park, to battle it out for the top prize of three grand. They dealt with nor'easter conditions, heavy winds and waves. These folks, the self proclaimed hardcore to the amateur surf angler were…

Minor Tidal Flooding Around The Inland Bays

Rich King Oct 3, 2019

Heads up inland bay communities, the ocean water is being pushed in at the inlets and will for the next couple of tides and days. We have higher than normal tides from the king tides, east winds, and new moon tides. Northeast blow conditions this weekend after it switches southeast conditions this evening, That means we will get a little…

Check Out Coast Day In Lewes

Rich King Oct 3, 2019

DNREC showcases Delaware’s coastal and natural resources on Oct. 6 at Coast Day in Lewes LEWES (Oct. 2, 2019) – Delaware’s coastal and natural resources will be featured from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6 at DNREC’s Coast Day education tent between the Smith and Cannon buildings on the campus of the University of Delaware’s College of…

Maryland Fishing Report – Oct. 2

Rich King Oct 3, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report From Maryland DNR October 2, 2019 The catch-and release fishery for red drum is particularly exciting as evidenced by that big smile on Tim Campbell’s face before he slips this beautiful fish back into the Bay. Photo courtesy of Tim Campbell As we transition to October, summer-type weather has continued to hold on…

DNREC to hold public workshops about dredging, waterway management operations in Delaware’s Inland Bays

Rich King Oct 3, 2019

DOVER (Oct. 3, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section will be holding three informational public open house workshops to share information about dredging and other waterway management operations in Delaware. The workshops are scheduled as follows: · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m., South Coastal Library, 43 Kent…

Nautical Is A Good Word For Today At The Beach

Rich King Oct 3, 2019

Beaches will flood a bit today at high tide around noon. Water is already up and over the drop offs at the bebaches. If you are headed out today mind the lower beaches. Meaning some beaches are higher than others. The low spots at the surf fishing drive on beaches are the point, naval crossing, that section at conquest just above…

War On The Shore 2019 Surf Fishing Area and Prizes Update

Rich King Oct 2, 2019

All right gang we are just three days away from War On The Shore 2019! We are a go for the 5th of October. The beaches are looking better each day, despite the fact we have two new tides, high tide and higher than high tide. The weather has laid down a lot but we could still be a little nautical on Saturday. High tide is at 3 PM on…

Fenwick Island State Park’s Proposal and Partnership

Rich King Oct 1, 2019

Delaware State Parks is hosting an open house about a possible partnership with the Orsted offshore wind energy company and their offshore wind turbine farm, The Skipjack Fenwick Island State Park proposed improvements overall map The Fenwick Island State Park open house Wednesday night, Oct 2nd at 5 PM to 7 PM for the public to see the…

Most Beaches Are Flooded At High Tide

Rich King Oct 1, 2019

This morning at 10 AM the beaches in Cape Henlopen State Park were covered in water and high tide wasn't until 11 AM. Yesterday Cape parks staff closed the point and naval crossing for high tide. The Hurricane creating this storm surge during these higher than normal tides should calm down a lot by Saturday. The marine forecast keeps…

Bull Red Drum Are On The Move

Rich King Sep 30, 2019

A few nights ago Dave Moore was fishing Maryland and landed three bull red drum. That is good news, they are a little early according to some, but to Dave, right on time. He sent me a few pictures the other night ... "I picked up a few reds for the season already, a lot of people don't think they are here yet." I'll be right there was my…

First Seal Sighting Of The Season

Rich King Sep 30, 2019

This past Friday at the point Suzanne Martin saw a seal in the rip off the point. "He is hanging out where I want to fish. He is watching me….like girl, what you got in that cooler…." I went to the point to get a good picture, then that kayaker in distress took up our attention. That is another story. Been a crazy weekend with seals,…

War On The Shore Update

Rich King Sep 30, 2019

This weekend is War On The Shore in Cape Henlopen State Park. The weather is going to be a little rough I am seeing. Not much we can do about that. Packet pick up starts today to Friday, at Icehouse Bait and Tackle 11 AM to 7 PM. You can still sign up at the shop or online until Friday. Calcutta for the bluefish at $20 will be collected…

Watch Tow Boat Salvage A Boat On The Beach In CHSP Today

Rich King Sep 28, 2019

(September 2019) ... Captain Clarke Droney just called and asked us where this boat was exactly on the beach in Cape Henlopen State Park. They need to bring in a trailer with gear for the salvage job. How they will do this is to be determined. Most likely they will pull it off the beach and may need to wait until high tide. Stay tuned.…

The Damn Fly Meter There’s An App For That

Rich King Sep 27, 2019

How Bad Are The Flies At The Beach Today, What Is The DFM? Probably the most popular or asked question on every locals page coast wide. How bad are the flies at the beach today? Those gnarly biting black marsh flies. We all know a west wind is the worst for conditions and the DFM will be a 10. DFM, if you aren't in the know is the…

Indoor Shooting Range Coming To Millsboro, Delaware

Rich King Sep 27, 2019

LONG AWAITED INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE SET FOR EARLY WINTER 2020 OPENING MILLSBORO, DE. (September 19, 2019) – Range Time shooting range, a 15,000 square foot facility located at 38531 Parker Road in Millsboro, is scheduled to open to the public in the early Winter of 2020. The range is conveniently located 5 miles east of Route 50, 9 miles west…

Delaware Fishing Report September 26

Rich King Sep 26, 2019

Fishing Report for Delaware waters and area surf fishing beaches Welcome to fall, loving those ninety degree days! It is much cooler now, beautiful at night, and dropping water temperatures. Anglers reminisce of days gone by of fall striped bass runs. The back in the day stories get better every year. Some think this…

OC Reef Foundation Reef Report

Rich King Sep 26, 2019

Greetings All,Did a couple reef monitoring trips this year with world-class underwater videographer Nick Caloyianis. This last trip I was also fortunate to have friend of reef building and life-long diver, Capt Ted Green along.With nearly zero visability nearshore along the Maryland coast, we slipped off a bit further to Monk’s Reef at the Great…

Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 25

Rich King Sep 26, 2019

Maryland DNR Fishing Report – Sept. 25 Travis Long and Justin Beam quickly hold up a pair of huge red drum before slipping them back into the bay. Photo courtesy of Travis Long As summer slips into history and we step into fall, there is a lot of exciting fishing in Maryland. Trout fishermen are getting ready for the fall stocking…

Beach Clean Up Trash, Treasures, And Tacos

Rich King Sep 24, 2019

The last Tuesday beach clean up was this morning at Keybox beach to Faithful Steward crossing into coin beach. We stopped short for the heavy equipment working on the northside beach. We will resume this Sunday and start weekend clean ups. We like to do the weekends in the off season, it is easier for many to participate. Next weekend will…

Spotted Lanternfly Found In Sussex County

Rich King Sep 23, 2019

The Spotted Lanternfly Is An Invasive Species in Delaware Threatening Agriculture Today Tom Wright was sitting at his picnic table in Lincoln, Delaware, and a spotted lantern fly landed next to him. He squashed it and posted a picture. "Is this that invasive lantern bug". I gave him the link for spotted lanternfly sightings in…

What The Phrag?

Rich King Sep 23, 2019

Phragmites australis is an invasive plant in The State Of Delaware Controlling Its Growth Is A Challenge Common throughout the State, and a something you see but never really think about, most of the Phragmites australis in Delaware is actually invasive. During the 1800’s, European strains of "Phrag", also known as Common Reed, were introduced…

The Indian River Inlet Bridge Is Lit Up Purple

Rich King Sep 22, 2019

The Charles W Cullen Bridge Known Locally As The Indian River Inlet Bridge Light's Are Purple For National Recovery Month Every September is National Recovery Month. In recognition of that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has lit up the Charles W Cullen Bridge (Indian River Inlet Bridge) and the route 1 toll…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series Wrap Up

Rich King Sep 22, 2019

DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 Results And Grand Finale Saturday was the last of the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series. This is a FREE surf fishing tournament. Surf anglers have been competing every other weekend all summer for prizes donated by our event sponsors ... DS Custom Tackle, Fishbites, WMF Marine, Iron Hill…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 Card And Grand Finale

Rich King Sep 20, 2019

DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 and Grand Finale Alright gang tomorrow is the last of the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam series, we are on number 10! Your card for the day is the 8 of clubs. It is also the Grand Finale for overall points. We will meet at 2 PM at Crooked Hammock on Sunday for the series 10 awards and the Grand…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 9-15

Rich King Sep 20, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 9-15 Reminder for the week: Importing harvested deer carcasses or parts from other states into Delaware DOVER (Sept. 20, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and…

Coastal And Bay Water Temperatures Are Dropping

Rich King Sep 20, 2019

The past few days Masseys ditch water temperatures have plummeted to a low of sixty-seven degrees at low tide this morning, only going up a tick or two for high tide. In four days it has dropped ten plus degrees. The cool nights are dropping the inland bay water temperatures. That is why the striped bass have schooled up thicker and are…

Dead Low Tide Looks Like High Tide Right Now

Rich King Sep 20, 2019

The Storm Surge From Hurricane Humberto Is Pushing A Lot Of Wave Action Onto The Beaches Despite the fact there is no wind and it is calm and man that temperature! Who else is excited it was 49 degrees this morning? It is just past dead low tide and the water is up this far on the beaches of the inlet and Rehoboth beach. Pictured in…

Penn Versus Diawa Surf Fishing Reels

Rich King Sep 20, 2019

Penn And Diawa Reels Are Similar In Parts As Well As Performance Which Makes Them Both A Durable And Popular Reel For Surf Fishing Today on Reel Talk ... Bill McGee shows us the similarities of two popular surf fishing reels. The Penn 750 SS first generation compared to the Diawa GS90. I have been using both of these brands, and…

The “Secret” Bait For Catching Pompano In Delaware

Rich King Sep 19, 2019

Michele Trotter Shared Her Secret Pompano Bait Recipe With Everyone. (Sept 2019) ... If you saw the update last weekend, Michele Trotter was bailing pompano two at a time in the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series, which by the way the 10th and final is this weekend. So how did she manage tocatch two pompano at a time and so many in such…

Delaware Memorial Bridge Will Close This Sunday

Rich King Sep 19, 2019

The heavy lift vessel Zhen Hua 26 is headed to the Port of Philadelphia Well not for the entire day, but it has to close for this super-post-Panamax crane to safely pass under the twin spans. The ship, Zhen Hua 26, a heavy lift vessel is anchored off Lewes right now, you can see it from the point and the overlook in Cape Henlopen State…

War On The Shore Walk In Sign Ups And Update

Rich King Sep 19, 2019

War On The Shore 2019 in Cape Henlopen State Park is October 5th Icehouse Bait and Tackle is now accepting walk in sign ups for War On The Shore. If you want the T shirt or Hoodie, it would be preferred you register for War On The Shore online, but you can order them as well at the shop. Don't hesitate, once we hit 300 anglers sign ups…

Delaware Weekend Weather Outlook

Rich King Sep 19, 2019

Weekend Weather Outlook Whether You Like It Or Not Is Going To Be a Little Nautical We have been dealing with storm surge from Hurricane Humberto off our coast, wayyyy off our coast. North Carolina was getting the brunt yesterday, we are getting less, but it is still nautical. Small craft advisories and rip current advisories. The waves…

Fenwick Island State Park Open House

Rich King Sep 19, 2019

DNREC invites public to Oct. 2 open house on Fenwick Island State Park improvements as part of proposed public-private partnership FENWICK (Sept. 19, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 to review potential improvements to Fenwick Island State Park as part of a…

Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 18

Rich King Sep 18, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 18 MD DNR Photo by Jim Livingston The change of seasons is always a push-and-pull affair – recently it seemed that summer is just not ready to let go. This is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the outdoor activities Maryland’s warm weather affords, and is perhaps the best time of the year to enjoy large…

DDA Extends Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zones

Rich King Sep 18, 2019

Delaware Department Of Agriculture Extends Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zones in New Castle County. November 2017, the concern of a possible spotted lanternfly invasion was brought up buy the feds and the DDA, now we are having serious issues. Before you even ask why are we talking about this, we do NOT want the spotted lantern fly in…

Omega Protein Harms Fisherman Along the East Coast with Refusal to Comply with Regulated Best Practices

Rich King Sep 17, 2019

Chesapeake Bay Defense Foundation Sept 17, 2019. For Immediate Release Last week, Omega Protein announced they do not care about the Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing restrictions set by Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and they will continue fishing in the bay despite breaching the bay cap set by ASMFC. Virginia…

NASA Sounding Rocket Launches Tomorrow

Rich King Sep 16, 2019

NASA Will Launch A Sounding Rocket Tuesday From Wallops Island, Virgina If you happen to be at the beach tomorrow or out and about for the morning, keep an eye on the sky. NASA is launching a sounding rocket from Wallops Island, VA. Unfortunately there won't be any way to know exactly when it will launch. Usually there are live video feeds…

Live Whale Washes Ashore In Ocean City Maryland

Rich King Sep 15, 2019

A live Sperm whale washed ashore over night in Ocean City Maryland possibly emergency crews are on scene. This morning a sperm whale, still alive, washed ashore in front of the High Point South Condominiums in Ocean City Maryland. They posted a couple pictures to their Facebook page. Chuck McMillan is on scene with a live video we…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 Tournament results

Rich King Sep 14, 2019

Great day for a surf fishing tournament, despite the rough conditions in the surf. Some areas were calmer than others. The bayside of the point was the nicest, and the ocean surf was nautical. Angry seas, but there were fish to catch. Lot of striped bass in the wash and those little puppy drum. The pompano bite today was off the…

Surf Fishing Conditions For Saturday The 14th

Rich King Sep 14, 2019

Surf Fishing Conditions for the Delaware Beaches and Delaware State Park Beaches Wind has laid down a bit but the water is up over the beaches. High tide is over two hours away, watch yourselves if you drove onto the beaches to surf fish. It is a bit nautical out there. Small craft advisory into this evening. South East winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 card

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

Tomorrow is DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 That Was Postponed From Last Week Everyone have fun tomorrow in the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9. The card tomorrow is the four of clubs. The weather is going too be a little nautical, not sure how bad or good compared to last weekend, but fish are out there. We will…

New Delaware State Record Blue Catfish Catch

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces New Delaware State Record Blue Catfish Catch SEAFORD (Sept. 13, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 43-inch, 47.75-pound blue catfish caught Aug. 31 on the Nanticoke River by Colt Williamson of Harrington.…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 2-8

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

Reminder for the week: Hunters should observe surroundings, know safety zone requirements DOVER (Sept. 13, 2019) – 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, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…

Families Day at the Beach features fishing tournament, picnic and ferry ride

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

Special Olympics Delaware Families' Day at the Beach features fishing tournament, picnic and ferry ride LEWES, Del. — More than 250 Special Olympics athletes and family members are expected to gather on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier for the 28th annual Special Olympics Delaware Families…

Delaware Fishing Report Friday The Thirteenth

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

Fishing report for Delaware Beaches, Bay, Inland Bays and Area waters Hurricane Dorian Storm surge was a little rough, and ate some beaches up a tad last weekend, but the fishing was not too bad the rest of the week. The beaches survived the storm surge, and are a lot flatter with wide surf. They look like Assateague and New Jersey surf…

Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to close September 16th for maintenance work

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to close September 16th for maintenance work LEWES (Sept. 13, 2019) – The Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close at 7:00 a.m. on September 16th for routine trail maintenance and invasive species control. The area will remain closed until Division of Parks &…

The Weather Is Rather Nautical Today

Rich King Sep 13, 2019

The Seas Are Rough Today My Friends, Small Craft And Rip Current Advisories For Friday The Thirteenth The winds are supposed to lay down by Sunday, in the mean time we have Small craft advisories and rip current advisories into Saturday night. High tide is at 8 AM and the east wind is pushing water onto the the beaches. Northside will take a…

National Hurricane Center Warns Invest 95L Will Impact the Bahamas and Florida

Rich King Sep 12, 2019

A TROPICAL CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO FORM NEAR THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS NHC ... The government of the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the following islands in the Northwest Bahamas the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area in…

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries Meeting

Rich King Sep 12, 2019

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Sept. 18 in Dover DOVER (Sept. 12, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet regarding various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. For more information, including the meeting…

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