Author

Rich King 4150 posts 8 comments

I have been fishing since I could walk. My grandfather was an avid surf and deep sea fisherman. He taught us all to fish and we used to drive onto the beaches of Jersey when I was a young boy. I spent a lot of my earlier life fishing freshwater. I moved to this area in 2005 and I have been rekindling my experiences fishing saltwater ever since. I love fishing the surf and just about anywhere else the fish happen to be. I hope you find this site useful and informative.

We put this blog together to help some friends to find good fishing information. Enjoy. Please post any info you feel we have missed or what you have been catching, where and what bait etc etc. We do not want Honey holes just public areas and in general location terms.

Advanced Hydrographic prediction Service real time tides

Rich King Oct 2, 2022

How to use the Advanced Hydrographic prediction Service NOAA's NWS has an amazing service or product; Advanced Hydrographic Prediction Service. This provides real time tides with predicted tides on a graph. The graphs update every five minutes. There are stations all over the waterways. These services are the data services (feeds) for…

Coastal Flood Advisory For Sussex County Till Monday

Rich King Oct 1, 2022

Oct 1, 2022 ... Sussex County is in a flood advisory, that means it is going to flood but not bad enough for a warning (yet). The inland bays are stacked with water and full. Each high tide will get a little worse. Monday night's high tide should be the highest over normal. We are looking to at least Tuesday morning for higher than usual…

Surf Fish The Hurricane Ian Storm Surge But Watch Your Six

Rich King Sep 30, 2022

This is walk on surf fishing don't bother driving People always ask should I fish this (every) storm, and they absolutely should. We always fish nor'easter conditions in the fall for striped bass. Hurricanes aren't much different except the intensity. Bait fish will be pushed into pockets and against structure. The resident striped bass love…

NOAA’s NWS Launches Wave Detail Experiment Just In Time For Hurricane Fiona

Rich King Sep 22, 2022

(PHI) Mount Holly NJ is a participating office (Sept 2022) ... NOAA's National Weather Service has launched a new experimental forecast with better details on waves or swells. The new product will show more detailed helpful information. Feedback is requested on this new version of the Coastal Waters Forecast. The addition of the new…

Menhaden Reduction Fleet Off Lewes Beach

Rich King Sep 19, 2022

The Reduction fleet is in town, off of Lewes beach. I assume fishing the Delaware bay. Though they have to stay out of the EEZ these menhaden reduction fleets can fish the mouth of the Delaware Bay. You can follow their movement on the Marine Traffic app. When the planes show up to spot fish, those are tracked on the flight apps. The…

Arrest on Charge of DUI Made After Newark Man Drives Vehicle Into Surf on Navy Beach at Cape Henlopen

Rich King Sep 9, 2022

(DOVER Sept 9, 2022) ... Delaware Natural Resources Police State Park officers arrested 48-year-old Donald R. Quill Jr. of Newark, Del. on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) and additional traffic violations Thursday evening after he drove his vehicle into the ocean on Cape Henlopen. At approximately 7:20 p.m., on Sept. 8, officers…

DNREC Recreational Water Advisory Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Sep 7, 2022

Recreational Water Advisory .... Reason: BacteriaLocation: Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach Rehoboth-Virginia Ave BeachStart Date: 09/07/2022Start Time: 2:30 PMEnd Date: 09/08/2022End Time: 4:30 PM Description: Recreational Water AdvisoryComments: A water quality advisory has been issued for Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach following bacterial…

Joe’s 42 Dodge Surf Rat Rod

Rich King Sep 6, 2022

I drove out to the point on Friday to meet some people, drop some gear off for three time because he is that special. I dDecided to drive the whole point, because I forgot to ask where they were and assumed a usual spot, Nope instead this rat rod was in that spot. So I jumped out of my truck and asked "Can I take a picture of that beautiful…

DNREC to Reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Sept. 1

Rich King Sep 1, 2022

Bayside Beach to Remain Closed for Shorebird Migration Through Oct. 1 Dover Sept 1 2022 ... The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half-mile along the bay shoreline on Thursday, Sept. 1. The bayside beach will remain…

DNREC Emergency Order Changes American Shad Limits Tomorrow

Rich King Aug 28, 2022

DNREC August 26, 2022 ... American Shad regulations have been amended to reduce the recreational possession limit and require minimum twine size on commercial gill nets. The regulations: 7 DE Administrative Code 3591 American Shad and Hickory Shad Creel Limits; 3592 Atlantic Ocean American Shad Season and Closure; Addition of 3593:…

Two Recreational Water Advisories Issued For Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Aug 23, 2022

DNREC ... Description: Recreational Water Advisory Reason: BacteriaLocation: Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach & Rehoboth-Virginia Ave Beach Comments: A water quality advisory has been issued for Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate…

Current Water temperatures From Upwelling

Rich King Aug 11, 2022

The upwellings every summer create much cooler water conditions along the coast and into the bays. More so this summer than the past years. Between tides, it is the most noticeable around the bays and some beaches. Over ten degree temperature fluctuations in Masseys ditch, according to the USGS survey station. It is making the fishing a little…

Possession of Shortfin Mako Sharks now prohibited in state waters.

Rich King Aug 8, 2022

Dover (August 8, 2022) ... DNREC has modified the Atlantic Sharks regulation (7 DE Administrative Code 3541: Atlantic Sharks) by adopting the Shortfin Mako Shark retention ban currently in effect in federal waters for state waters. This regulation change prohibits the possession of Shortfin Mako Shark by any fisherman. This regulation went into…

These Three Beaches Under A Recreational Water Advisory

Rich King Aug 4, 2022

DNREC monitors the waters off the beaches, it tests for levels of Enterococci bacteria. This is at all guarded, and some unguarded, public beaches during the swimming season (summer). Today Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach-Dagsworthy, and Rehoboth-Rehoboth Ave Beach. All three of these town beaches have high levels of Enterococci bacteria. DNREC ..…

Hunters Must Now Register Trail Cameras, Deer Stands and Ground Blinds Left on State Wildlife Areas

Rich King Aug 1, 2022

Dover (August 2022) ... Effective Aug. 1, 2022, hunters are required to register temporary deer stands, deer ground blinds and trail cameras that they place and leave overnight on state wildlife areas, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Registration, which is free through an online deer stand…

Saturday’s Shooting Star Trifecta

Rich King Jul 29, 2022

The early Perseids are arriving, the Delta Aquarids peak Saturday night and the Alpha Capricornids meteor shower is in town and will peak soon. The Delta Aquarids peak this Saturday around midnight to early dawn is the best "peak" shower we will have for summer. If you saw that big greenie last night it was probably an early Delta fireball…

Looking for fish in the surf? Check the current wrack line for leftovers

Rich King Jul 21, 2022

Reading the beach is a must for finding good structure, but what about finding actual fish feeding? One of many things we look for when searching for a good spot to surf fish are recent leftovers from feedings. Depending on the targeted species, or time of year. What to look for changes, not the technique. This time of year we look for sand…

Salps The Clear Blobs Washing Up On The Beach

Rich King Jul 18, 2022

The salps (salpae, or salpa) are back and washing up on the beaches. Not in huge numbers yet. One year they were so thick in the surf your lines would get coated up with them and make it all the way to your reel. It was slimy. then dried up and crusty. Especially with braided line. They can clog up line to the point you are cutting it off and…

Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine has expanded to include Sussex County

Rich King Jul 13, 2022

Rehoboth Beach, Georgetown, Ocean View, Milford and Seaford (Dover July 12, 2022) ... The Delaware Dept. of Agriculture extended the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to include Sussex County. I didn't think it would take too long for these to infest this area and they were spotted here few years ago (2019), just took a while to get established.…

DNREC Sinks Floating Casino Turned Commercial Scallop Vessel ‘Texas Star’ onto Delaware’s Artificial Reef System

Rich King Jun 30, 2022

Dover (June 30, 2022) ... The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continued to broaden the recreational appeal of Delaware’s renowned artificial reef system by sinking the Texas Star, originally outfitted as a floating casino, at a reef site 16.5 miles offshore of the Delaware coast, with readings…

Summer Striper Slot Season Starts

Rich King Jun 27, 2022

The best tasting striped bass are the shorts, and we get to catch and keep them in the summer. Only in the Delaware Bay and her tributaries are legal. From July first to August thirty-first anglers can catch and keep one striped bass at 20 to 25 inches. The tributaries are any that run into the Delaware Bay; Broadkill River and Canary creek…

surf Angler Water Rescue At Cape Henlopen Last Weekend

Rich King Jun 23, 2022

A man was rescued before he drowned by beach goers last weekend. June 2022 ... Day one of 'school's out for the summer' and Christina, Sandy (the beach dog), and I head up to Herring Point to fish with the Bluefish Slayer, Suzanne Martin. We spend the day catching up, and telling stories. Next to the rocks (navy jetty) we see a little…

Air Down More For The Soft Sand

Rich King Jun 16, 2022

If the beach feels worse than usual take out more air Faithful steward crossing to coin beach used to be real bad, now it's worse. That has been very loose sand ever since Sandy. Literally a guaranteed area to get stuck, even aired down if you aren't careful. At 16 psi it is no problem, 20 psi it is rough. The fuel truck blew through…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report June 16, 2022 Windy Weekend

Rich King Jun 16, 2022

Kingfish action has been on fire surf fishing Migratory fish and summer fish all in the same waters. Makes for fun spring fishing. Mostly because you never know what you will catch, along with what you are targeting. The kingfish bite in the surf has been fantastic. I hit six spots in three hours and caught over forty kings…

Coastwide Bloodworm Shortage Use Fishbites Instead

Rich King Jun 3, 2022

There is a coast wide bloodworm shortage. Long story short the suppliers can't collect enough for the demand due to many issues. Dave Beebe owner of Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle posted yesterday ... "Sheepscot River Bait of Woolwich, Maine. Brian is the owner, and with 35 years of experience under his belt, when he tells you something,…

Delaware Seashore State Park OSV Crossing Update

Rich King Jun 3, 2022

The three northern DSSP OSV (Over Sand Vehicle) accesses are still closed. It is understandable why Key Box, Conquest, and Faithful Steward beaches are closed once you walk the entire beach. The beach has levels and these are too thin near the dunes to drive during high tide. In some spots a spring or lunar tide will flood the beach to the…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report June 2, 2022

Rich King Jun 2, 2022

Lot of fish have arrived for catching Most of Delaware Seashore State Park drive on beaches are still closed. Navy surf fishing crossing will be closed for a while most likely. Walking on and fishing these beaches is amazing, you are all alone most of the time if you don't mind walking. Delaware Walk On Surf Fishing Locations The fog the…

Delaware State Parks Expected to Set Visitation Record

Rich King May 27, 2022

After breaking attendance records in 2021 DOVER (May 27, 2022) Press Release ... After breaking attendance records in 2021, Delaware State Parks is on pace to set another visitors’ attendance mark by the end of 2022, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. In 2019, prior to the…

DNREC Announces Beach Access Closures Due to Storm Damage

Rich King May 26, 2022

DOVER (May 26, 2022) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that multiple Delaware State Parks drive- and walk-on crossings will be closed this Memorial Day Weekend due widespread erosion along Delaware’s coastline sustained during a May 8 nor’easter. Faithful Steward Crossing…

Maryland DNR Tagging Study Offers Money for Harvesting Northern Snakeheads

Rich King May 25, 2022

Snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay or Blackwater River Worth up to $200 MD DNR Press Release ... (MAY 25, 2022) ... In an effort to monitor invasive northern snakeheads in the Chesapeake Bay and Blackwater River, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces a new tagging program in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

Aquatic Resources Education Center Take A kid Fishing Schedule

Rich King May 24, 2022

‘Take A Kid Fishing!’ Events Announced and Registration Now Open DNREC PRESS RELEASE Dover (May 24, 2022) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites budding anglers ages 6 through 15 to join the DNREC Division of Fish of Fish and Wildlife aquatic resource educators and learn how to fish with a parent,…

Crews Work to Contain Fire on Barge in Delaware Bay

Rich King May 23, 2022

DNREC Onsite to Assess Possible Environmental Impacts Local emergency responders have been working into the afternoon today to contain a fire aboard a cargo barge in Delaware Bay approximately nine miles off the coast of Port Mahon. Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…

White Shark In Wicomico River Was A False Ping

Rich King May 23, 2022

Another Ocearch white shark went land shark over the weekend. The OCEARCH shark tracker pinged a white shark in the Wicomico River over the weekend. This was a false ping. It happens on occasion. False signals are usually crossed signals from GPS transmitters in airplanes and cell phones. Now we have a flying shark headed inland that…

DO NOT drive through the wet sand

Rich King May 20, 2022

The Quicksand is on the ocean side of the swale So we keep saying do not park in or drive through swales. We thought it went without saying not to try to drive between the swale and the ocean, especially do not try to cross the drain (cut). In the wettest sand possible out there besides driving into the ocean. These fellows are…

With Delaware Bay Beach Nourishment Projects Complete, DNREC Now Works Toward Restoring Atlantic Coastline

Rich King May 16, 2022

Recovery from the Recent Nor’easter to Continue Into Fall Dover May 16, 2022) ... DNREC Press Release ... Having recently completed beach nourishment projects in five Delaware Bay beach communities, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today begins the next phase of restoring parts of Delaware’s…

Shipwreck at Cape Henlopen Pictures

Rich King May 13, 2022

The exposed shipwreck bottom at Cape got a little beaten up There is an old shipwreck buried in the beach of the Harbor of Safe Refuge in Cape Henlopen State Park. Just below the point comfort station walk over access. It was exposed a few years ago during a storm. Parks roped off the area for people's protection. Those iron spikes…

The Beaches Look Amazing Not Damaged

Rich King May 13, 2022

A surf angler and surfer will tell you these beaches look wonderful now. Usually we get nor'easters in winter, the beaches get rearranged, then DNREC and the towns "fix" the mess and we never see the structure again. Not this time! I know the beach towns are upset and want sand for hightide and tourists. They are not allowed to…

Navy Crossing’s cypress knees and stumps Exposed

Rich King May 12, 2022

(May 12, 2022) ... Every heavy storm surge exposes the cypress knees and stumps on the drive on beach at navy crossing just below the great dune. Usually a few are exposed in the tide pools, as the waves dig out around the cypress knees' root system. The root systems are complex and hold fast. Cypress knees and stumps exposed by the…

May’s Full Blood Flower Super Moon Weekend Is Clear

Rich King May 11, 2022

After a good spring bor'easter we like to have an old fashioned super blood moon at the beach. The lunar eclipse this weekend is the only one we will see in North America this year. This is also a faster lunar eclipse, only lasting two hours. Which is great considering some of the times these start and last into the late twilight…

Assateague OSV closed until further notice due to damage UPDATED

Rich King May 11, 2022

Just Announced Today (May 12) They May Be Able To Open Up The OSV For Saturday. Assateague Island National Seashore (May 11, 2022) ... The recent storm and wind event has caused considerable damage to the Oversand Vehicle area in Maryland. The beach has been very badly scoured. It has narrowed significantly in places and has many large scarps…

BOLO Oyster Cages BOLO

Rich King May 11, 2022

Inland Bay Oyster Farms Survived A Beating As the bor'easter's conditions continue. One group is still working on seeing if they have any damage today, well how much damage at this point. Oyster farmers around the inland bays prepped their farms for storm damage and surge. That always helps, but a couple cages always break loose, it is…

Walked The Old Inlet Bridge Road Today On The Beach

Rich King May 9, 2022

Nor'easters Always Expose All Kinds Of Treasures The nor'easter continues to eat away at the beaches, each high tide. Some of the old access road for the last Charles W Cullen bridge was buried in the dune after Sandy. Some of it is exposed now on the beach surface. Be careful if you trip, it's your own asphalt. Black Sand On…

Low Tide, High Winds, Big Waves, Typical Nor’easter Continues Into Tuesday

Rich King May 8, 2022

17.4 is the largest wave height at 1 AM, wind at 72 mph in Lewes. We are here ... low tide, the beaches are washed to the dunes, waves are still in the 16 foot range. These are typical nor'easter conditions. Inland bay communities are flooded as usual. Plenty of water stacked up to flood the next two high tide cycles. Last night…

Current Nor’easter conditions Low Tide is An Hour Away

Rich King May 7, 2022

This nor'easter will push water for a few days This is going to be a stacked up water event for the inland bays. Three to four days of Northeast winds pushing water. Route 1 will absolutely flood after or during high tide this afternoon which is at 2 PM. The amount of water pushing in already was up above normal from us coming out of…

ASMFC Approves Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass

Rich King May 6, 2022

Amendment Strengthens Measures To Support Stock Rebuilding Press Release ... ASMFC ... Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Amendment establishes new requirements for the following components of the FMP: management…

Delaware Changes Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations

Rich King May 5, 2022

Press Release ... Delaware Changes Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations Dover (May 5, 2022) ... Delaware recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder, scup and black sea bass were changed effective May 1, 2022 to ensure the state’s compliance with regional fisheries management plans (FMP) for these…

Striped Bass Catching Weather Inbound

Rich King May 4, 2022

Storm and overcast conditions are perfect for surf fishing for larger striped bass Unless you live under a shell, the striped bass run has been underway for a while now. One thing that annoys Delaware surf anglers. The striped bass rarely run our beaches in blitz conditions like Jersey. We rarely see a blitz, mostly because no one is…

NOAA Delaware’s Weather and Outdoor Activity Survey

Rich King May 3, 2022

NOAA wants to give you two dollars to fill out this survey. I've never received one of these in the mail, but I hear about them a lot. Usually in the form of people asking is this for real. Ken Conner ...."Afternoon rich. Unsure if you have any knowledge of this but just got it in the mail and it asks about saltwater fishing a lot in the…

Brandywine Shadfest 2022

Rich King Apr 28, 2022

Brandywine Shadfest 2022 Press release .... Join us on Sunday, May, 22, 2022 for the 2nd Annual ShadFest, a FREE family-friendly celebration of the Brandywine River and the return of the American shad! Kick-off the morning with the ShadRun 5K race through Brandywine Park. (Walking is welcomed)REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/shadrun5k\ WHEN:…

TFFAC Surf Tag Update You Missed

Rich King Apr 27, 2022

The vehicle capacity of Delaware State Park drive on beaches is a mind-blowing 2,800 to 4,000 vehicles. The other night the Tidal Finfish Advisory Council TFFAC was presented with data and facts from the secretary of DNREC and director of state parks. There was not a lot of people in attendance, only 60 sent in emails. Odd…

Migratory Spawned Out Striped Bass On The Move

Rich King Apr 26, 2022

Migratory striped bass once spawned out are spring skinny All of your seasoned striped bass anglers are familiar with these fish in many ways from baits, and habits all the way to physiology. The newer anglers are still learning. If you want to know whether you have a striped bass laden with eggs or not, the difference is very obvious.…

US Wind will be conducting geophysical surveys within Indian River Bay early as May 7, 2022

Rich King Apr 25, 2022

US Wind (April 19, 2022) ... Attached is the update for the current US Wind survey status. The PSV Regulus has completed operations in the US Wind Lease Area and has departed. The small-craft survey vessel R/V Westerly, continues in the near-shore environment off Indian River along with a support vessel with offshore fisheries liaison, and a…

Easter Weekend Canal Flounder

Rich King Apr 22, 2022

Adam Aguado caught this keeper summer flounder over Easter weekend. It was nearly 18 inches. Way to go mon, first one of the year for us and in that crap weather last weekend "Weather was rough, tried a lot of places, and I had to really work my butt off for em, first one was a keeper. ". Jigging Gulp and softies. The new summer…

Assateague Island National Seashore Will Remove Auto Pass Gate

Rich King Apr 22, 2022

Just talked to the ranger station in Assateague Island National Seashore. The auto yearly pass gate is to be removed next week. Right now it works, but it will be taken out and everyone will have to stop to show their ID with a signed park pass. Which is the requirement for all national parks by the National Park Service I was told. No idea…

Recycle Your Old and Used Fishing Line For Footwear Research

Rich King Apr 22, 2022

Turn your old fishing line into kicks I saw a post online and thought we could help this young lady out We may have a few miles of old fishing line laying around. I know all of us do. We won't throw it out, we say we will use it for something later, and we don't. Then we add another roll to the shelf of never ending fishing line.Genevieve…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 22, 2022

Rich King Apr 22, 2022

Time to hit that twenty four hour soak, the chessy girls are arriving The weather snapped and tried to kill us, but the fishing only dropped a bit for a couple of days. It hadn't really amped up heavily yet, but even the south slowed down. It is back on track. Fish on the "run", really don't care at that point. They either slow down or…

The Shark Is Back At Captain Bones Bait, Tackle, and Hunting

Rich King Apr 21, 2022

Captain Bones Bait, Tackle, & Hunting has the shark back out front. "After homie decided to jump his tank in front of a bus. He needed a little "work". "The taxidermy man about cried when he seen what we brung him." said Sean Foley. Taxidermist Bill Petrick, owner of Petrick Taxidermy in Wilmington Delaware got him all fixed up to go home.…

Delaware Changes Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Regulations For 2022

Rich King Apr 20, 2022

This evening at the TFFAC meeting a fishery update given by John Clark for Delaware. Due to federal requirements for reductions in catch limits for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass. This will all be made official and what not by the state soon before the seasons start. Flounder is being reduced to sixteen inches and four fish per…

Attention Boaters New Fire Extinguisher Regulations For 2022

Rich King Apr 19, 2022

The Coast Guard is amending portable fire extinguishing equipment requirements for recreational vessels that are propelled or controlled by propulsion machinery The fun part is trying to figure out how or if this applies to you and your boat's current fire extinguisher. The Boat US Foundation broke it down very well. "Effective April 20th,…

Maryland Announces 2022 Summer Flounder Limits

Rich King Apr 18, 2022

MD DNR April (2022) ... The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the season, catch limit, and minimum size for the 2022 summer flounder fishery. This notice supersedes all notices effective prior to April 18, 2022 affecting the 2022 summer flounder fishery. SEASON The season is open January 1, 2022 through…

Dolphin And Wahoo Changes Effective May 2nd, 2022

Rich King Apr 18, 2022

NOAA Fisheries Announces Changes to Catch Levels, Sector Allocations, Accountability Measures, and Management Measures for Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic NOAA BULLETIN ... Key Messages: NOAA Fisheries announces the final rule for Amendment 10 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery of the Atlantic (Dolphin…

Coastal Flood Warning, Wind Advisory With Lil Nor’easter conditions

Rich King Apr 18, 2022

Striped bass weather is here, but are the fish? Gonna to get a little nautical nor'easter style weather-wise, wet with a big blow. Not too big a deal, but the wind is already trimming my trees. Wind, has it even stopped blowing since last year? Bonus is I could use some more firewood for this chilly day and night, just not too much fun…

Public Comment on Harvest Control Rule Draft Addenda to Close Friday, April 22nd at 11:59 PM

Rich King Apr 18, 2022

ASMFC (April 18, 2022) ... The deadline for submitting public comment on the Recreational Harvest Control Rule Draft Addenda to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and Bluefish FMP is this Friday, April 22nd at 11:59 PM. If you haven’t already submitted comment, please to do by then. The Draft Addenda is…

How Old Is Your Black Drum

Rich King Apr 17, 2022

(April 2022) ... We all like catching big fish, but sometimes that big fish could be older than the angler. Letting these fish go to help increase breeding stocks is the main bonus, not eating a thirty year old fish is the other. People would be surprised just how old some of these fish get. Black Drum are starting to hit in the surf in Delaware…

Flying Ship Off Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Apr 15, 2022

That crazy mirage type thang is happening, Fata Morgana Love the crazy stuff you see at the coast. Fata Morgana being one of my favorites. We have an inversion layer off Rehoboth Beach. Fata Morgana creates a floating ship off Rehoboth Beach April 15th .. photo by Laura Cook This phenomenon is called Fata Morgana, a type of…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 15th 2022

Rich King Apr 15, 2022

The fish species variety is picking up as are the catches. It's been a hot minute of nothing but white perch and the winter fish. Then things warmed up a bit and the short striped bass started schooling and feeding heavier several weeks ago. That has been fun, but we always want more action. Warmer weather makes for longer days to…

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries (TFFAC) Meeting Virtually April 20th

Rich King Apr 13, 2022

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually to discuss various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20th. For the web link and phone-in number for the meeting, and for more information, including the meeting agenda (all below), or visit the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar at …

Celebrate Earth Day with Marsh Madness

Rich King Apr 13, 2022

Salt Marsh Tours at the Aquatic Resources Education Center Dover (April 13, 2022) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites the public to celebrate Earth Day 2022 by visiting a tidal salt marsh, one of the most amazing ecosystems on earth. DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center will host a special…

US Windfarm Fishing Facts For Anglers

Rich King Apr 12, 2022

The windfarms will benefit fishing with huge reef structures. A couple Wednesdays ago, I attended a briefing for Delaware recreational fishermen given by US Wind. Most of you are familiar with Orsted aka Skipjack, who has the offshore wind lease area that’s off the coast of Delaware. US Wind owns the rights to a lease area that stretches from…

Charles W Cullen Bridge Lit Up Orange

Rich King Apr 12, 2022

DelDOT is throwing out their own colors on the Charles W Cullen bridge lights in recognition of Work Zone Safety Awareness week. This the politest way to say slow the hell down to motorists, in the road side work zones. We have tons of roadwork around Delaware and it gets frustrating. Let the workers have their space. Charles W Cullen…

NOAA Proposes Changes to Recreational and Commmercial Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark Retention Limits

Rich King Apr 12, 2022

NOAA .. (April 8, 2022) ... Summary ... NOAA Fisheries announces a proposed rule to establish a flexible shortfin mako shark retention limit with a default limit of zero in commercial and recreational highly migratory species (HMS) fisheries. What will it do? ... Under the proposed rule, NOAA Fisheries would establish a flexible shortfin…

New Jersey sets First Ever Flounder Slot Limit On The Atlantic Coast

Rich King Apr 7, 2022

New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council Set The Summer Flounder Season With A Slot Limit. The New Jersey summer flounder season is May 2 to September 27th. A three fish possession limit with a slot. Two fish at 17 to 17.99 inches (yes you read that right), and one fish at 18 inches or greater. That is a pretty slim slot for a flat fish, but…

The Tidal Finfish Advisory Council Seeks Public Input On Surf Tags

Rich King Apr 5, 2022

(April 5, 2022) ... The Tidal Finfish Advisory Council (TFFAC) advises DNREC on many issues and voices concerns of their constituents. In other words your county reps for the TFFAC are your way to reach out to DNREC. It is how I ask DNREC questions about limits, making changes, and concerns about the fishery. Due to the recent issue(s)…

Orca Migrates Through Lewes Canal

Rich King Apr 1, 2022

I was looking on the Lightship Overfalls Live Webcam in Lewes, Delaware Just to check the tide, weather, water conditions and wouldn't you know it. The orca migration has started. I spotted one moving through the Lewes Canal , near the Lightship Overfalls. Murder pandas are on patrol looking for some fun. Orca seen migrating through the…

DNREC Adds “Facilities” To The Sandbars

Rich King Apr 1, 2022

A new pilot program, "Cousin Eddie" has been initiated by DNREC The weekend crowds at the sandbars in Rehoboth Bay have motivated DNREC to put some facilities out there. The trash and dog poop is easy enough, they said the water washes that away each tide. But they feel some facilities are needed to cut down on human waste in the water.…

DNREC’s New Sandbar Tag

Rich King Apr 1, 2022

After seeing the ridiculous amount of money parks is pulling off beaches. DNREC decided may as well monetize the sandbars. Since everyone wants to park and we need money for facilities. We decided to make this sand bar tag. This will help us pat for officers ot patrol the bars and facilities for all that recycled beer. Taking a page from…

You Can Ride Stifler’s Mom In Lewes

Rich King Apr 1, 2022

Mrs. Robinson Redux, Stifler's Mom, the original cougar is offering rides in Lewes You never know what you will see at the docks in any marina, USA. Lewes, Delaware is no exception, from fish carcasses nailed to posts, distance peeing contests in the canal after a night of drinking (fire chief won that one), and now we have ... riding…

Invasive Nutria Collection Boxes

Rich King Mar 31, 2022

If you have seen any of these weird looking boxes floating in marsh areas. These were placed by the USDA Wildlife Services for invasive nutria studies. The boxes have a wire array that collect hair samples as a nutria, muskrat, otters etc. pass through. "The nutria (Myocastor coypus), a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America,…

Birder Citizen Scientists Sought By DNERR

Rich King Mar 28, 2022

Help Document Bird Species at Delaware Reserves Citizen Science Project at Blackbird Creek and St. Jones Runs Through 2022 The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is encouraging visitors to help with a data collection project by documenting the species of birds they see while visiting the Blackbird Creek and St. Jones reserves.…

Sewer Break Discharges Wastewater into Christina River

Rich King Mar 24, 2022

DNREC (March 24, 2022) ... The New Castle County Department of Public Works repaired a force main break, which caused wastewater to overflow and spill into the Nonesuch Creek and Christina River. The overflow occurred when the force main ruptured near 419 Old Airport Road in New Castle. The wastewater spill was reported to the Delaware Department…

BOLT-2 Sounding Rocket Bolts Off The Pad

Rich King Mar 21, 2022

Sounding rockets are sick fast. I think it hits velocity before it lights. You know those bottle rockets from the 80's with the paper fuses that would cook your finger before you got the lighter away. Just like those. Yes, I'm that old. These sounding rockets just rip off the pad, like a rocket. Derp. BOLT-2 Sounding Rocket blasts off…

Fishbites Fight Club’s New Six Inch Curly Tail Swim Grubs

Rich King Mar 21, 2022

Field tested and approved by one of the best Flounder Anglers Fishbites has a Fight Club grub line that is great for targeting fish that will hit scented artificial baits. Basically all fish will hit artificially scented baits in one form or another, some brands more than others. We all like to try a variety for different fishing…

ASMFC Joint Delaware-N.J. Public Hearing on Harvest Control Rule Draft Addenda

Rich King Mar 21, 2022

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Virtual Joint Delaware-N.J. Public Hearing March 28 on Harvest Control Rule Draft Addenda Dover (March 21, 2022) ... The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a joint Delaware-New Jersey virtual public hearing regarding the Recreational Harvest Control Rule Draft…

Stripers To The North Of Us, Drum And Flounder To The South And Here We Are Stuck in The Middle with Perch

Rich King Mar 18, 2022

Spring fishing is about to perk up in Delaware (March 14, 2022) ... Love the beginning of spring, you never know what will pop up first. You can guess, because it is usually one of a few culprits. So far we have striped bass in the Delaware Bay feeding heavy and now, Black Drum off Assateague and flounder in the bays of Chincoteague,…

Safeguard Your Surf Tags and Stickers From Theft

Rich King Mar 16, 2022

Stolen surf tags and stickers increased as surf tag sold out earlier each year First off if you are stealing a surf tag or sticker it is useless. The sticker now matches the license plate of the vehicle. The best way to safeguard the sticker is to slice it a little with a razor blade. After you put the sticker on the tag, not before. If…

The Ell Series surf tags are finally Shipping

Rich King Mar 15, 2022

If you haven't received your surf tag yet, check your account status on your Delaware State Parks Reserve America account just sign in. There is a shipping status for your account. It is possible much like this one, that the L shaped tags are harder to mail. No idea why some are taking so long. based on the looks of this one, it was shot out…

Free Parking For Fishing In Lewes May End

Rich King Mar 12, 2022

Lewes Town Council Has Knew Parking Charges Proposed The Roosevelt inlet is a host to a variety of fish species and is a popular fishing spot for many shore anglers. Looking for summer flounder, striped bass, northern pufferfish, bluefish, croaker, spot, and all the summer favorites. Cast netting for mullet, baitfish, and bunker moving…

House Bill 197 To Add Fees To Surf Tags and Park Passes

Rich King Mar 11, 2022

There is a Bill in Dover, that has passed the house already. Introduced last year. Proposing to add a fee or service charge to agents issuing surf tags. For example a bait shop as an agent is paid a dollar to take your info and issue a Delaware recreational fishing license. Personally I think that fee is way too low for the work involved.…

Hundreds Of Dead Bunker Lining the Delaware Coastline

Rich King Mar 11, 2022

These fish are dead, but not just from a low oxygen kill During the warm up many people were seeing a lot of dead fish on the beaches. These are bunker, or menhaden. The comments on social media local pages are hilarious. Just because it looks blue doesn't make it a bluefish kids. Use our Delaware Fish ID page to help with that we…

Weekend Outlook For Surf Fishing … It’s Gonna Get Nautical

Rich King Mar 11, 2022

I would still go surf fishing just mind the weather. (March 11, 2022) ... Nasty storm incoming this weekend, heard possible snow at the end of the mess. After this weather expect the fishing to start picking up and continue into spring. Short striped bass are already getting more active around the inland bays. Water temperatures…

Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams With Youth-Only Day

Rich King Mar 11, 2022

Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County Streams With Youth-Only Day April 2 Designated Trout Streams Closed to All Fishing Saturday, March 19 through Friday, April 1 Dover (March 10, 2022) ... Delaware’s 2022 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers only under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April…

Port Mahon Fishing Pier Reopened

Rich King Mar 7, 2022

DNREC Reopens Port Mahon Fishing Pier After Emergency Repairs Dover (March 7, 2022) ... The Port Mahon Fishing Pier has been reopened after completion of emergency repairs, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Dave Okonewski fishing Port Mahon pier The pier, located off Port…

Charles W Cullen Bridge Lit Blue and Yellow For Ukrainian Solidarity

Rich King Mar 3, 2022

The Charles W Cullen Bridge was Lit Blue And Yellow to honor the Ukrainian people. Lighting up this bridge is a great tribute. This bridge has become a beacon for many who live and visit here, including many Ukrainian and Russian peoples. It can be seen for miles off our coast, marking a safe port for all watermen. Now it symbolizes…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Virtual Delaware Public Hearing on Striped Bass Management Plan

Rich King Mar 2, 2022

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a virtual public hearing for Delaware regarding Draft Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass management plan on Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m., the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Atlantic coastal states from Maine through Virginia have…

Newly released Photos For the Anniversary Of the Storm of 62

Rich King Mar 1, 2022

The Delaware Public Archives Releases Series of Never Before Seen Storm of 62 Photos On march 6th, 1962 a Nor'easter unlike ever seen before, ground up the east coast. Now known as the storm of 62 or the Ash Wednesday Storm, it devastated our little coastline of Delmarva. That storm today would cause unimaginable damage. Unfortunately the…

DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beachnesting Season

Rich King Feb 25, 2022

Dover (Feb 25, 2022) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Tuesday, March 1. Since 1993, tern The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered…

Antares Sends NG 17 Into Orbit

Rich King Feb 23, 2022

Remote Cameras Catch A Difficult Shot Saturday, February 19th at noonish, NASA lit a candle. Antares headed towards space to rendezvous with the International Space Station. Another successful resupply mission for NASA, Northrop Grumman, and The Wallops Island Flight Facility Crew. Congratulations to all for a successful launch. Due…

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7

Rich King Feb 16, 2022

Arlington, VA (Feb 16, 2022) ... – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7. Some hearings will be conducted via webinar and some hearings will be conducted in person. Additional details on participating in the webinars can be found later in…

Check Your Delaware Surf Fishing Tag Shipment Status

Rich King Feb 16, 2022

We keep getting messages and posts to the group page. When are surf tags shipping? If you ordered your tag online, which the entire planet did in four hours. Then you can check your account status on your Delaware State Parks Reserve America account just sign in. There is a shipping status for your account. Notifying you when your Delaware…

The Charles W Cullen Bridge Scene Is Green

Rich King Feb 14, 2022

Many Are Asking Why Is The Indian River Inlet Bridge Green The Charles W Cullen bridge is usually blue at night. The color is intended to not harm or interfere with wildlife, specifically bats. Before the Super Bowl weekend, the lights were switched to green. No one knew why. We have been sitting around the office all week trying to guess…

NASA Highlights Science on Next Northrop Grumman Space Station Mission

Rich King Feb 8, 2022

Antares is scheduled to launch Saturday February 19th. NASA (February 3, 2022) ... Northrop Grumman is targeting launch for no earlier than 12:39 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19. The Cygnus spacecraft, carried atop an Antares rocket, will launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia.…

Governor’s Office Seeks Nominees for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Rich King Feb 7, 2022

(Dover Jan 7, 2022) ... The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC). For consideration as a nominee by the Governor for submission to and selection by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a candidate must be a…

Draft Amendment 7 for Atlantic Striped Bass Is Open For Public Comment

Rich King Feb 5, 2022

The ASMFC has released Draft Amendment 7 for Striped bass management for public comment. I suggest you do a lot of reading if you are not familiar with any of this before you comment. "The last time a new plan amendment to the Atlantic Striped Bass FMP was adopted was in 2003 (Amendment 6) ". Well thought out comments work better than…

Delaware State Parks Requests Public input On Surf Tags

Rich King Feb 3, 2022

(Feb 2, 2022) ... Delaware State Parks wants your input on surf tag issues. Email the PR department, Shauna McVey shauna.mcvey@delaware.gov let them know your thoughts and ideas. They are waiting to hear from all of you. This is the only way you will get any reaction. Social media is just a sounding wall. You are wasting your time and ours…

Delaware State Parks Standard Surf Fishing Permits Sold Out

Rich King Feb 1, 2022

DSF .... THESE TAGS DID NOT SELL OUT THERE WAS A SERVER GLITCH. People were charged for multipole tags for servers crashing. There are probably thousands of tags being returned or reimbursed. That is my guess base don the amount complaining online about multiple charges. Some people were charged five times trying to get one tag. Parks…

Crashing Servers Charging Twice For Surf Tags and stop calling 911

Rich King Feb 1, 2022

The Delaware Surf Fishing Tag debacle continues This morning five minutes before it was to open, the parks' servers crashed at 10:55 AM. From there it just kept snowballing. Our servers took a hit for thirty seconds (5k hits in a minute) but we just auto spin up more servers and take the load. Many people who do make it through online…

Order Your Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Online Save The Office Line Hassle

Rich King Jan 31, 2022

Parks is not going to run out of Delaware surf fishing tags on the first day, week, or even month. So calm down. I absolutely expect the servers to crash minutes after 10 AM. But keep hitting that enter key harder, it will work eventually. Screaming at the computer is optional, and fun for others in the office. Will surf fishing tags sell out…

Watch ISS Fly Over Snow Covered Virginia and Delaware Beaches

Rich King Jan 31, 2022

Watch the International Space Station fly over a snow covered Virginia and portions fo Delmarva. You can see the point sticking out into the Delaware Bay. https://twitter.com/ISSAboveYou/status/1487988801397923841?t=GADyPi95ELZnKCHqlhLA2Q&s=19&fbclid=IwAR0QV_zP5D-8vQtWBdXeiN8HKVhzOMnEvW-raRaBEScCdInOAl6kuYKd9-k

31st Annual Beach Grass Planting Signs ups

Rich King Jan 31, 2022

31st Annual Beach Grass Planting will be held on March 19, 2022 (DNREC Jan 31, 2022) ... Hello! We are planning the 31st Annual Beach Grass Planting! Our efforts this year will be focused on areas where dune repairs were made and to fill in other areas in need of grass. Prior to COVID each March since 1990, many dedicated volunteers have…

The web cam views are erie Looking

Rich King Jan 29, 2022

All of the beach web cams are fogged up and covered in snow, adding a neat effect to the scene. Screenshots look dope of the Ocean City pier. Lightship Overfalls Live Webcam Lewes, Delaware Cape Henlopen Check The Osprey Cam For Traffic Indian River Inlet web cam Rehoboth Beach web cams …Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk web camRehoboth…

2022 Blizzard Morning

Rich King Jan 29, 2022

We have a little over a foot of snow on the ground (crunchy rain flood) out here in the countryside of Sussex county. There are three to four foot snow drifts all across the property. At least the trees aren't caked with snow. I'm worried less about losing them to wind. The last snow took out enough trees. Powdery, blowy snow is much…

State of Emergency, Level 2 driving restriction issued in Kent and Sussex Counties; Driving warning issued for New Castle County

Rich King Jan 28, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – In preparation for a severe winter storm (blizzard warning) to impact the State of Delaware, Governor John Carney on Friday issued a State of Emergency in Kent and Sussex counties, and authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery. Governor Carney also…

Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Draft Amendment 7 for Public Comment

Rich King Jan 28, 2022

January 28, 2022 ... ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Draft Amendment 7 for Public CommentHearings to be Conducted Throughout March Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved for public comment Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for…

Check The blizzard Conditions on the beach web cams

Rich King Jan 28, 2022

There are a lot of beach webcams you can use to check conditions. Not just roads, but beaches and the surrounding attractions. Asmu7ch as I want to go explore in the snow tomorrow it might be just a bit too deep. Next up. Can you drive in the snow on a drive on beach? The real question is why would you want to? Lightship Overfalls Live…

Blizzard Warning Yaaasssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!

Rich King Jan 28, 2022

I remember the blizzard of 1978, it was amazing for a ten year old kid. I've never been more excited for horrible weather or prepared. Our winter storm warning has turned full blizzard warning. With a coming blizzard and knowing how bad the wind moves snow out here in the fields. It is going to get deep in many areas with drifting snow. You…

Winter Storm Warning

Rich King Jan 27, 2022

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM ESTSATURDAY… (NWS Jan 27, 2022)Winter Storm Warning ... Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Including the cities of Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach,…

Delaware Bay, Horseshoe Crab Board Accepts ARM Framework Revision and Peer Review for Management Use

Rich King Jan 27, 2022

Horseshoe Crab Board Accepts ARM Framework Revision and Peer Review for Management Useand Initiates Draft Addendum to Consider Changes to Delaware Bay Management Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Management Board reviewed and accepted for management use the 2021 Revision of the Adaptive Resource…

Frozen Food Fight

Rich King Jan 27, 2022

These two eagles were having a discussion over the one eagle's catch. This happened on Millsboro pond in front of about a hundred cobra chickens (Canadian geese). Which seemed pleased they were not the target lunch for the moment. No fish for you!! You may test that assumption at your convenience. Once it was decided he wasn't…

Many Hunting Opportunities Available as 2021/22 Hunting Season Nears End

Rich King Jan 27, 2022

Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day and Snow Goose Conservation Order to Open; Other Seasons Continue (Dover January 27, 2022) ... A wide variety of hunting opportunities are available in February, including the opening of the Snow Goose Conservation Order that begins Tuesday, Feb. 1 and the second special youth waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb.…

2022 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing

Rich King Jan 26, 2022

The 2022 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is now available online. The booklets or paper copies will be available until late February. https://www.eregulations.com/maryland/fishing/ New Rules and Featured information anglers need to be aware. 2021 Records: The Atlantic Swordfish state record was broken twice.You don’t have to have a…

ASMFC Virtual Winter Meeting Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board

Rich King Jan 25, 2022

Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board – Revised Agenda & Meeting Overview; Advisory Panel Comments on the Scope of New Options for Draft Amendment 7; Public Comment Tomorrow January 26, 2022 from 1:30 - 5 PM is the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board meets during the ASMFC's winter meeting. Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7 is on the…

Indian River Inlet Wall Scheduled To Be Fixed

Rich King Jan 25, 2022

Army Corp Of Engineers to fix inlet jetty This has been a long time coming. Constant storms and erosion have slowly created this damaged area of the Indian River inlet for years. As it got hammered more by storm surges, it got worse and worse faster. This popular fishing section of the north Indian River Inlet jetty wall has been closed…

Ninety Nine Ghost Crab Pots Out Of the Water

Rich King Jan 25, 2022

The Ghost Crab Pot Round Up Day Two and Final Delaware Sea Grant and the University of Delaware with the help of the Center For The Inland Bays gathered at Warwick Park on Monday for the last day to remove more ghost crab pots. Thirty five were collected on Monday. Diamond back terrapin found alive in a ghost crab pot. there were 12…

Maryland Announces Recreational (Private and Charter) Striped Bass Regulations for 2022

Rich King Jan 24, 2022

Announcement Regarding the Maryland 2022 Recreational Striped Bass Fishing Regulations (January 24, 2022) ... The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced the following regulations for the 2022 recreational striped bass fishery (private and charter) in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The 2022 regulations are…

12 days of Surf Tagmas

Rich King Jan 21, 2022

On the first day of Surf TagmasMy state park sent to meA pack of Fishbites sand flea On the Second day of Surf TagmasMy state park sent to meTwo diamond jigsAnd a pack of Fishbites sand flea On the Third day of Surf TagmasMy state park sent to meThree bunker pensTwo diamond jigsAnd a pack of Fishbites sand flea On the Fourth day of Surf…

Lewes Has A New Webcam

Rich King Jan 21, 2022

Check out the Lewies Canal on the Lightship Overfalls Live Webcam Watch the Lewes canal live from the Lightship Overfalls docked in Canal park in Lewes, Delaware. The webcam pans around the canal and the park from the top fo the ship. Zooming in on the Lewes Town docks, and the drawbridge over the Lewes Canal. I'm watching the tug boat…

Public Input Sought on Water Trust Priorities and Projects

Rich King Jan 21, 2022

Strategic Plan Comments Sought in Jan. 25, Feb. 2 and Feb. 10 Virtual Meetings The Delaware Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee will host three virtual public information sessions to hear from Delaware residents and businesses about how the trust should support water quality improvements with historic dedicated funding through the Delaware…

APAIS Field Technician Job Opening For Little Creek Delaware Area

Rich King Jan 20, 2022

Ever seen those folks at fishing areas around Delaware interviewing anglers about their catches? There is a job opening for one of these positions. It is a seasonal job but pays well ($31,000) and is outdoors. I have a few friends that do this job and they love it. "We get to work outside all day and talk to anglers. We are also helping…

Delaware State Parks Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale in February

Rich King Jan 20, 2022

(Dover Jan 20, 2022) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the sale of 2022 Delaware State Parks surf fishing permits will begin Tuesday, Feb. 1 and the sale of annual passes will begin Tuesday, Feb. 15. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. both days. The sale of 2022 surf fishing permits and annual…

House Natural Resources Committee Passes Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

Rich King Jan 20, 2022

January 19, 2022 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This afternoon, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773), which is led by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Representative Debbie Dingell (MI) and CSC Member Representative Jeff Fortenberry (NE), passed the House Natural Resources Committee on a bipartisan vote. The passage of Recovering…

Delaware State Park Surf Fishing Tags Go On Sale On …

Rich King Jan 19, 2022

At the Delaware Advisory Council On Tidal Finfisheries meeting tonight. DNREC announced that there will be a press release going out at some point. Surf fishing tags will start going on sale or issued on February 1, 2022. The usual sale mechanisms will be in place for issuing tags; online and offices or vendors.. However covid restrictions…

Ghost Crab Pot Round Up Day One

Rich King Jan 18, 2022

Ghost crab pots are a hazard around the inland bays If you've never had the pleasure of your day ruined by snatching up a ghost crab pot with your lower unit, then are you even boating around the inland bays? Ghost crab pots are not only a boating hazard they are detrimental to aquatic life. Especially diamond back terrapins. One…

Ghost Crab Pot round up Information

Rich King Jan 18, 2022

Inland Bay Boaters Can Get Permits To Remove Ghost Crab Pots (January 18, 2022) ... From the desk of Kate Fleming, Coastal Ecology Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant, University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment ... Attached is the permit application (downloadable below) if you or others want to apply to remove pots this…

Rehoboth Bay Reopened to Shellfishing

Rich King Jan 18, 2022

DNREC Reopens Rehoboth Bay Shellfish Harvest 21-Day Emergency Closure Ends Jan. 18 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today announced the end of a 21-day emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Rehoboth Bay that went into effect Dec. 28 after a…

Shellfish Advisory Council Meeting

Rich King Jan 17, 2022

Delaware Council on Shell Fisheries to meet virtually on Thursday Dover (Jan 13, 2022) ... Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will meet virtually at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 20. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, and other related topics. For information on connecting to the meeting and the meeting agenda,…

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet virtually

Rich King Jan 12, 2022

(Dover Jan 12, 2022) ... Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually to discuss various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 19. For the web link and phone-in number for the meeting, and for more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar at …

Every Surf Angler and Beach User Needs One Of These

Rich King Jan 6, 2022

Add this tool to your surf fishing gear. Ever drop a number two circle hook hook in the sand and can't find it? I don't know how I managed without this pin pointer metal detector for so long. I have saved hours of wasted time, I use it frequently and I just got it. A pin point metal detector is used to do just that pin point whatever you…

Our Snow From Space

Rich King Jan 4, 2022

It looks deeper in my woods The satellite shot of the storm looks like someone swiped a paint brush across a map, or white out. Check out the GOES image viewer to see satellite shots on a constantly updated loop. My back yard has a foot of snow in the woods and two foot drifts.

DNREC Winter Reminder: Dunes In State Parks Closed To Sledding And Snowboarding

Rich King Jan 4, 2022

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that sledding or snowboarding are illegal on dunes within Delaware state parks.Except for marked crossings, dunes are closed year-round to pedestrian traffic and activities in Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore state parks.

Rough surf conditons

Rich King Jan 4, 2022

It is still a bit nautical along the coast with high tide pushing water to the dune bases. I'd expect to see the drive on accesses still closed till at least lunch. Tide will be higher for another cycle at least and calm down into Wednesday. Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Atlantic, Delaware Bay has been canceled. Use The Beach…

Drive on accesses closed and Some Parking lots

Rich King Jan 3, 2022

Jan 3 2022 ... All of the drive on accesses are closed and some of the parking lots are closed. I'd guess the lots that are closed are the same ones that are closed at night. The inlet and cape are open, just can not drive onto a beach. Be careful walking the beach, waves are still flooding the beaches with wide surf. Murphy's Law says…

Coastal Flood Warning

Rich King Jan 3, 2022

The snow is not the only storm issue. While everyone has snow fever, inland bay communities need to look to the water. There is a coastal flood warning into the early afternoon. It is an hour past high tide (8:30 AM). This morning the beaches flooded to the dunes. Delaware State Park drive on beach accesses have been closed. Big waves…

One to one hundred inches

Rich King Jan 2, 2022

It is going to snow No idea how bad, but the most reliable (Delmarva WX) say a decent amount in the eight inch range to upwards of a foot possible. Chances are it will definitely snow, that is good enough for me. I'm over prepared as usual. Snacks for days in the shop and the truck. On the 4th of January in 2018 we had a nice ten…

2022 Delaware Fishing Licenses Online

Rich King Jan 1, 2022

Bait shops can also set you up with a recreational fishing license today. Get your Delaware recreational fishing license now, so you aren't fishing dirty in the new year. Usually it is annoying to get your fishing license the first day of the new year. Now that it is all online, and a Saturday, it is much easier. I like the online…

DNREC to Close, Reduce Hours at Some Facilities for January

Rich King Dec 30, 2021

Park programs are also scheduled to have changes The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close or reduce hours for several public activities and facilities following the surge in coronavirus cases driven by the omicron variant. While state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to be open, the…

Non Offset Circle Hooks Required For Striped Bass

Rich King Dec 30, 2021

Coast wide circle hook regulation for striped bass (Dec 30, 2021) ... Now that migratory striped bass starting to show in better numbers, finally. Just a reminder if you are targeting striped bass in Delaware or anywhere on the east coast. Anglers are required to use non offset circle hooks for striped bass when using bait only. Any…

Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons to Open in January

Rich King Dec 29, 2021

Numerous Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue Statewide Firearm deer hunting seasons opening in January and continuing archery deer seasons provide the last chance for hunters to harvest deer during the general 2021/22 Delaware hunting season, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Hunters are…

Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay

Rich King Dec 28, 2021

Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Rehoboth Bay after a spill from a residential sewer line in the Long Neck area of…

DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees

Rich King Dec 20, 2021

Residents May Drop Off Trees at Yard Waste Sites Throughout the State The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to regift their real Christmas trees to the environment by recycling them at one of the many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state. Tree mulch is great for…

Voluntary New Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City

Rich King Dec 16, 2021

On December 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. A VOLUNTARY Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately and expires on December 26, 2021. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following areas where…

ASMFC 2022 Winter Meeting Preliminary Agenda, Public CommentGuidelines, and Meeting Details

Rich King Dec 10, 2021

(Dec 10, 2021) ... Please find attached and below the preliminary agenda and public comment guidelines for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2022 Winter Meeting, January 25-27, 2022, in Arlington, VA. The agenda is also available at www.asmfc.org/home/2022-winter-meeting. Also attached is the travel authorization form and…

Beach Nourishment Projects Set for Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach

Rich King Dec 10, 2021

Dover (Dec 10, 2021) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section expects to begin beach nourishment work in the Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach communities in early January 2022. Beach nourishment projects introduce sand into the…

Numbered Delaware Surf Fishing Tag Auction Ends today

Rich King Dec 9, 2021

Fourteen tags so far totaling $28,805.01 with four hours left to Auction The Auction for the Delaware State Park's Delaware Surf Fishing numbered tags ends this afternoon. So far the bids are up there and will probably remain. I think you are required to bid $200 over the current bid price. If you look at the bidders link, it is a few…

MAFMC and ASMFC to Consider Final Action on Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment

Rich King Dec 8, 2021

(Dec 8, 2021) ... Next week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board (Board) will consider final action on the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment during the Council’s …

Recreational Fishing Wind Farm Workshop

Rich King Dec 5, 2021

Do you have questions or concerns about wind farms and recreational fishing? (Dec 5, 2021) ... I encourage recreational anglers to attend this online meeting and ask those questions. I asked if this is open to the public. It is and the meeting will focus primarily on recreational fishing. This is one of seven of these virtual…

2022 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, Surf Fishing Permit Sales Delayed

Rich King Dec 1, 2021

2022 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, Surf Fishing Permit Sales Delayed The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today the sale of 2022 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will be delayed due to nationwide supply chain disruptions. Due to this delay, 2021 surf fishing…

Snow Geese Rafting Off Cape Henlopen

Rich King Nov 30, 2021

We fished the point on Sunday and on the way out noticed a small raft of snow geese about two hundred yards off the beach. Good to see those kids back in town. Lot of flying jerky for the surf snack box. I wonder if the point's snow goose that wanders the beach all day will be back this year. The snow geese were reported on eBird, spotted…

Additional Delaware Hunting, Trapping Seasons To Open in December

Rich King Nov 30, 2021

Waterfowl and Antlerless Deer Hunting Seasons, Numerous Trapping Seasons Included Dover (Nov. 30, 2021) ... Delaware waterfowl hunters are gearing up for the state’s third duck hunting season segment, which runs from Friday, Dec. 10 through Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, and the second Canada goose hunting season segment, which runs from Friday,…

Winter Seasonal Clamming Opens Tomorrow

Rich King Nov 30, 2021

Winter clamming is rewarding The seasonal clamming areas around the inland bays open every year on December first, time to make some clams casino! These are the areas in yellow on the map that are closed during the summer due to high bacteria levels. Right now the inland bays are really clear. Once the bacteria and algae die off the water…

Crab Pot Season Ends In Delaware

Rich King Nov 30, 2021

Crabbing is open year round in Delaware (November 30, 2021) ... We crab all year long in Delaware, just not with crab pots, handlines, drop traps and rings are allowed. The season for crab pots ends November 30th (today) and reopens on March first. Time to pull the pots and get them cleaned up for next year. People are still catching…

ASMFC to Convene Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment Data Workshop

Rich King Nov 22, 2021

ASMFC to Convene Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment Data Workshop Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will convene a Data Workshop as part of the development of a benchmark stock assessment for black drum that will be used to inform management. At the Workshop, the Black Drum Technical Committee and Stock…

Offshore Wind Energy Guidance for Mitigating Impacts to Fisheries Meetings

Rich King Nov 22, 2021

BOEM (Nov 22,2021) ... The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is developing guidance to mitigate potential impacts from offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fisheries and fishing. The first step in this process is to gain knowledge from the people and organizations that know and use these areas. BOEM will host a…

Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22

Rich King Nov 19, 2021

DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22 The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will auction low-digit surf fishing plates starting Monday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including tags 26, 54, 132, 211, 301, 454 and…

The Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Rich King Nov 16, 2021

(Nov 16, 2022) ... After midnight is the best time to start viewing the Leonids meteor shower, typically producing 10 to 15 meteors per hour. The Leonids are produced by the debris trail of the orbital path of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Look above he constellation Leo. The Leonids have produced some of the most impressive shows in history. …

Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually Nov 17th

Rich King Nov 16, 2021

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually to discuss various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, November 17. For the web link and phone-in number for the meeting, and for more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar at …

New Right Whale Slow Zone East Of Ocean City MD

Rich King Nov 16, 2021

On November 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Ocean City buoy detected right whales East of Ocean City, MD. Because of this detection, the right whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately until November 26, 2021. All vessels 65 feet (19.8 meters) or longer must travel at 10 knots or less. Other boats just be wary of the possibility. Slow Zone waters…

Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Will Go On Sale Soon

Rich King Nov 14, 2021

The question of the month has been when are the surf tags going on sale. (Nov 14, 2021) ... I contacted parks the other day to see when surf tags were going on sale. "We are working on that right now, getting everything in place. It will be late November to early December. We will be able to confirm a date soon. The low digit…

DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock

Rich King Nov 12, 2021

DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock for Repairs (Dover Nov 12, 2021) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week (Nov 15 -19th) until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle. The dock…

November’s Beaver Full Blood Moon Is The Longest Lunar Eclipse In A Century

Rich King Nov 8, 2021

The longest partial lunar eclipse also known as a blood moon is November 19th. The partial lunar eclipse event will last 3 hours and 28 minutes according to NASA, the longest in a century. From 2:19 AM to 5:47 AM, peaking just after 4 AM when the lunar eclipse reaches 97% coverage. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through earth's…

Small Craft Advisory Spring Tides Continue

Rich King Nov 8, 2021

Spring tide still an issue in Lewes today with the combination of the winds. Expect some minor tidal flooding on roads. in the usual spots. Water is still rough with more wide surf today. Big waves all afternoon and will calm down into the evening. The rest of the week will calm a little more, then pick back up on Friday. With a possible…

2022 Derelict Crab Pot Round-Up Sign ups in Indian River

Rich King Nov 8, 2021

UD and Delaware Sea Grant have set dates for the 2022 Volunteer-based Derelict Crab Pot Round-Ups in Indian River Delaware Sea Grant and University of Delaware have set target dates for the 2022 Volunteer-based Derelict Crab Pot Round-Ups in Indian River! Round-Ups will be hosted on the first three good weather days between January 13…

November Meteor Showers Are Starting To Peak.

Rich King Nov 4, 2021

The Leonid, Southern And Northern Taurids Meteor Showers are Here The Sothern Taurids are the first to peak with maximum activity Thursday, Nov. 4, into the early hours of Friday, Nov. 5. Northern Taurids one week later on the night of Thursday, Nov. 11, into Friday, Nov. 12. The Taurids are created by debris left behind by Encke's…

Spring Tides This Weekend

Rich King Nov 4, 2021

The term spring tides has nothing to do with the season. (Nov 4, 2021) ... Saturday we will see some minor tidal flooding in low areas from spring tides, in the fall. Also known or referred to as king tides. The term spring tide is a common historical term that derives from the idea the tide is "springing forth". Which it does twice each…

Incredibly Rare Coin Found On A Delaware Beach

Rich King Nov 4, 2021

Not your typical rare coin find on coin beach. Everyone wants to find buried treasure at the beach. It is a fantasy of every breach comber when they hunt the beaches for "treasures". Who wouldn't want to find a bit of pirate loot? Even if it was just a copper coin for the common folk. My buddy Joey "Baga Donuts" and his dad were here…

Happy Halloween Learn To Cast Spells To Catch Fish

Rich King Oct 31, 2021

Time to cast some spells, put a curse on a googan, and get the children ready for bait, I mean fishing. In case your fishing has not been as good as Agnes’ we have a couple fish summoning spells for you to try. By the way the right eye flounder in England is called the Witch Flounder. There is also an eel called the…

Look For The Northern Lights Tonight

Rich King Oct 30, 2021

A coronal Mass Ejection, CME, a massive one will create an aurora borealis (northern lights that can be seen as far south as Washington DC. Delaware is in the Fair to poor area for viewing. Due to location and clouds. But we might get lucky. The CME was on Thursday morning. Learn more at the Northern Lights Center Northern lights…

Beach Conditions After The Nor’easter

Rich King Oct 30, 2021

Small Craft Advisory For Lower Delaware Bay until noon It is almost low tide (9:5 AM), the surf is calmer, but still wide with wash. Seas are still upwards of eight feet and will calm down later this afternoon. There are few swales, but the beaches were washed smooth in most areas. I'd be careful at the point even without seeing it I can…

DSP’s Current Sussex County Road Closures Due to The Nor’easter

Rich King Oct 29, 2021

DSP Dewey Beach, DE- Delaware State Police is updating the traffic advisory issued for Eastern Sussex County. As a result of the current weather conditions, the following roadways are closed or impassable. Coastal Hwy between John J. Williams Hwy, Rehoboth and Garfield Parkway, Bethany. Long Neck Road south of Cove Road, Millsboro. Camp…

Route 1 closed Between Dewey And Bethany Beach

Rich King Oct 29, 2021

I didn't think that would take too long. High tide hadn't hit yet and route 1 was already flooding. Keep up with DelDOT advisories for route 1 to reopen later tonight. http://deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/#advisories. Route 1 at the bridge is clear. Route 1 below Dewey Beach Route 1 below Dewey Beach

Throw Back To Hurricane Super Storm Sandy

Rich King Oct 29, 2021

October 29th 2012 We got Hammered by Sandy While we sit around in this nor'easter, it is the same time we got hit by Super Storm Sandy in 2012. That was a wild three plus days for sure. I got a text from a buddy in North Carolina with a picture of a monster wave. I was staying at Broadkill beach. I packed my truck and left, this was…

Nor’easter Conditions What To Expect

Rich King Oct 29, 2021

The nor'easter hit this morning with high winds and heavy surf. At least it isn't pouring, yet, but rain is the least of our worries. It is dead low tide right now (8:44 AM) and the water is up as much as a typical high tide. The water has been up so much recently we are used to the higher wrack lines. Water is stacked up in the…

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Continues Temporary Closures

Rich King Oct 27, 2021

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Continues Temporary Closures for Dredging Through Nov. 11 The parking lot at Augustine Beach is ample for boaters and visitors alike. Periodic closures of the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will continue through Nov. 11 due…

Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in Delaware

Rich King Oct 21, 2021

Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in DelawareDNREC Provides Updates on Other Beach-Nesting Bird Species Dover (Oct 21, 2021) ... Beach-nesting piping plovers experienced poor nest productivity on their breeding grounds in Delaware during 2021, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced…

Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek

Rich King Oct 20, 2021

Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities Dover (Oct 20, 2021) ... Rainbow trout were stocked in White Clay Creek today to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. About 1,000 pounds of 12- to 13-inch…

Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Repairs

Rich King Oct 19, 2021

Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Repairs Dover (Oct 19, 2021) ... The Rosedale Beach boat ramp and parking lot on Indian River Bay will temporarily close for ramp repairs beginning Thursday, Oct. 21, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The project will include a concrete patch…

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended

Rich King Oct 19, 2021

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended Through Oct. 28 (Oct 19, 2021) ... The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will remain periodically closed through Oct. 28 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware…

Moon lit beach.

Rich King Oct 11, 2021

Moon lit beach. The surf is glowing and calm, like the edge of a lake. The moon reflects bright in the wet sand.Wind is non existent, almost to the slack of the low tide now. Nothing stirring in the water, but the lap of the waves. The ships at the anchorage are aglow, small cities floating on the bay. The light houses turn and turn. I can see my…

Black Sand On Delaware Beaches

Rich King Oct 11, 2021

Why is the sand black? Every coastal storm erodes the beaches, stirring and shifting the sand. The amount of sand that moves around is huge in some areas. Dark streaks or large patches of black sand collect along the beaches' surface. It freaks people out, but it is supposed to be there. A combination of dense minerals such as,…

Calmer But Wide, Check The Beaches At Low Tide

Rich King Sep 24, 2021

The last storm surge waves carved a new profile in the beach face, surf fishing structure is different for a while. Surf is wide and washed out, but much calmer than expected. Low tide is around five thirty. I would go out now to dark and scout the beaches for good cuts and little tide pool holes. When high tide is in full, those will…

Beach Driving Hazard At Conquest

Rich King Sep 24, 2021

There is a small drop off on Conquest Beach (Sept 24, 2021) ... For anyone driving out at night to get a spot for the tournament. Seeing beach hazards and holes at night is tough due to shadows. This drop off is the same it would be deceptively small looking at night.The drop off is on the upper beech at Conquest, just south of the drive…

Weekend beach conditions are a little nautical

Rich King Sep 23, 2021

The surf fishing beaches look good for driving, just a wider surf wash (Sept 23, 2021) ... The weekend conditions will be a little "active" for surf fishing. Five foot swells Friday that will calm into Sunday. Wide surf wash conditions for fishing. Small cliffs at the surf's edge. Exploring at low tide would help find good cuts for…

Delaware’s One and Done Bull Red Run Of 2021

Rich King Sep 23, 2021

Last weekend some boys had a blast with bull reds for only a few hours. (Sept 23, 2021) ... It happens every year. Coincidentally right after we post about the possibility of bull reds caught on a Delaware Beach, it happens. This is the third year in a row. The Bulls Are Back In Town. I'm going to start fishing right after that…

We Trashed Over A Hundred Turtle Killers Tuesday

Rich King Sep 23, 2021

Mylar and latex balloons are the real turtle killers (Sept 23, 2021) ... Tuesdays beach clean up was productive, we set a new record for Mylar Balloon catches. I hate saying that about trash but it was a good day to clean a beach. Much like surf fishing success stories, we hit it at the right time. I drove on early around six in the…

Faithful Steward Crossing Cleared

Rich King Sep 21, 2021

This morning a lone dozer cleared the loose sand on Faithful Steward crossing. The access is used the most since it is the only one open at night. This is done by soil and conservation or maybe they are called watershed stewardship now I can never keep up with all the department name changes. Bulldozer clearing sand from Faithful Steward…

Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet virtually today at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 21.

Rich King Sep 21, 2021

Pay attention to this council! Your Fishing License Money Is At Stake I've asked hard questions in the past at these council meetings and been called a piece of shit by Eric Burnley. Who shouldn't be on the council anymore as it has term limits. Neither should some of the other council members. It is not a bipartisan representation…

Time To Surf Fish At Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Sep 20, 2021

Off Season Surf Fishing Is Fun In Rehoboth Beach (Sept 20, 2021) ... Free parking just started in Rehoboth for the off season. That means we can park and surf fish for less. There is decent surf fishing near the jetty by the Henlopen Hotel and the storm drain structures. Especially when the striped bass start schooling up and feeding.…

Rough Surf Saturday From Odette Swells

Rich King Sep 18, 2021

Small craft and rip current advisories are up until this evening. (Sept 18, 2021) ... The swells are five to six feet and will calm down some Sunday afternoon. The rip current risk will last into Sunday afternoon. Just be careful in the water. No one is swimming in this junk on a drive on beach, we know better. Okay I think we know…

Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop

Rich King Sep 17, 2021

Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop Scheduled for October 4-7, 2021 Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) will hold a Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop as part of the ongoing simulation assessment. The simulation assessment was recommended by the Commission’s Assessment Science Committee as part of a…

Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs

Rich King Sep 17, 2021

Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Port Mahon Fishing Pier off Port Mahon Road east of Dover until further notice for emergency repairs after a broken support piling was found during a routine inspection. The pier’s closure by the DNREC…

Rip Current and Small Craft Advisory

Rich King Sep 17, 2021

There is a rip current and small craft advisory into Saturday evening (Sept 17, 2021) ... Nawwtikkcuuhhlll is the condition this morning on all our waters and will last into Saturday evening. Beaches are getting a little surf wash but nothing to worry about for driving on. Just mind the incoming tide this afternoon if you are surf fishing…