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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.

Maryland DNR Proposes Elimination of Trophy Striped Bass Season

Rich King Nov 29, 2023

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Presents Emergency Regulations to Increase Protections for Maryland’s Striped Bass Spawning Population DNR press release (email) ... The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is submitting striped bass emergency regulations this week in an effort to bolster the species’ spawning population.…

Delaware’s Striped Bass Meeting is Nov 28th

Rich King Nov 28, 2023

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum II Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum II to Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, which considers management measures designed to…

Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28

Rich King Nov 27, 2023

DOVER November 27, 2024 ... The DNREC will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office and DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and permits may also be…

Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis

Rich King Nov 17, 2023

Dover Nov 11, 2023 ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The annual…

Watch Out for Deer During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers

Rich King Oct 23, 2023

Extra Vigilance on Roads Called for as Days Shorten and Deer Become More Active Morning and Evening DNREC PRESS RELEASE Dover Oct, 23, 2023 ... As clocks are about to fall back to Eastern Standard Time and the days and daylight shorten, it’s also a dangerous time of year to be on the road because of the annual white-tailed deer mating season…

Record Breaking Tidal Flooding Predicted Saturday

Rich King Sep 21, 2023

Delaware Bay beaches will see possible record breaking tidal flooding Saturday afternoon The National Weather Service is is predicting (possible) record breaking tidal flooding along the Delaware Bay coast line.Bowers Beach, predicted flood level is 8.7 feet during this Saturday afternoon's high tide. The current record is 8.6 feet.This is…

Parks Surf Tag System Update To TFFAC Canceled

Rich King Sep 17, 2023

Despite this update being canceled everyone should attend this TFFAC meeting to meet your representatives. The public is invited and encouraged, in person and/or virtually, to attend the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries meeting this September 19th at 6 PM. Tidal Finfish Advisory Council Meeting 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Tuesday September…

Parks To Update TFFAC On Surf Tag Reservation System

Rich King Sep 8, 2023

The public is invited and encouraged, in person and/or virtually, to attend the Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries meeting this September 19th at 6 PM. Tidal Finfish Advisory Council Meeting 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Tuesday September 19, 2023. The agenda for the meeting has not been posted, however the Chairman Dewayne Fox, reached…

Surf Fishing Ninja Says Point Reopens Friday

Rich King Aug 30, 2023

DNREC to Reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Sept. 1 Dover DNREC press release (Aug 29, 2023)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 Friday, Sept. 1. The bayside…

Recreational Water Advisory Bethany Beach

Rich King Aug 10, 2023

Type: Recreational Water Advisory Reason: BacteriaLocation: Bethany Beach Start Date: 08/10/2023Start Time: 14:00 End Date: 08/11/2023End Time: 16:30 Description: Recreational Water AdvisoryComments: A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water…

Millsboro Wastewater Spill Closes Indian River Bay to
Recreational Bivalve Shellfish Harvest Through Aug. 24

Rich King Aug 2, 2023

Dover (August 2, 2023) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has declared an emergency closure for recreational clamming and mussel harvest in Indian River Bay until Aug. 24. DNREC’s mandatory closure protective of public health came after a pump station connected to the town of Millsboro’s sanitary sewer…

DNREC Bans Gaffs for Handling Recreationally-Caught Striped Bass

Rich King Jul 7, 2023

DNREC Bans Gaffs for Handling Recreationally-Caught Striped Bass to Comply With ASMFC Management Plan The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that the use of a gaff to handle any striped bass caught by recreational anglers is prohibited, effective immediately, to ensure Delaware’s compliance with the…

Plover Nest Failed Beaches in Cape Open Again Rezzis Resume

Rich King Jul 7, 2023

DNREC DOVER (7/7/23) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a stretch of beach at Gordons Pond within Cape Henlopen State Park has been reopened to beachgoers and surf fishers after the failure of a piping plover nest that was discovered there in late May. The area, closed off June…

Portion of Gordons Pond Closed For Piping Plovers

Rich King Jun 23, 2023

State and Federal Protection of Piping Plover Nest to Close Portion of Beach at Gordons Pond on Cape Henlopen Dover (June 23, 2023) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today announced that the first piping plover nest discovered at Gordons Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park since 2016 will result in the…

The Treasure We All Want To Find On Coin Beach

Rich King Jun 21, 2023

I bought a metal detector a couple years ago. It was cheaper to find the property markers with it, than to pay a survey company. Also, I really wanted a metal detector. So yeah, it was a good excuse. Since then I have used it for all kinds of useful things on the property and exploring for treasure. I'm up to thirty bucks in pocket change,…

Delaware Implements Ban on Recreational Trail Cameras on State Lands

Rich King Jun 2, 2023

Dover (June 2, 2023) ... Following a comprehensive interagency review and consultation, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) have jointly concluded that trail cameras for recreational purposes will no longer be permitted on state wildlife areas, state parks,…

Environmental News

Air Quality Alert From Jersey Wildfire

Rich King Jun 1, 2023

There is a wildfire in New Jersey and the smoke is coming across the Delaware Bay earlier and covering Delaware in a haze of blue smoke. The internet went nuts that it was the Canadian wildfires. it is both. However the thick blue haze outside is form Jersey not Canada. The fires in the great white north have been a issue for a couple weeks…

Delaware Updates Recreational Striped Bass Size Limit Regulation to Align with ASMFC Emergency Action

Rich King May 26, 2023

DNREC May 27, 2023 ... The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced a revision to Delaware's recreational striped bass size limit regulation, effective May 21. The update is in response to the emergency action taken earlier this month by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and aims to…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report May 18, 2023

Rich King May 18, 2023

Fishing has picked up for a variety of species giving anglers more options to target Tautog season is closed and sea bass just opened. Nine days before the season closed a state record tautog was caught. New State Fishing Record Tautog Caught Near Indian River Inlet Confirmed By DNREC Long cast from the beach for the sea bees, but ya…

Environmental News

New State Fishing Record Tautog Caught Near Indian River Inlet Confirmed by DNREC

Rich King May 17, 2023

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Celebrates Second State Record in 2023 Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament Dover, – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is delighted to announce the confirmation of a remarkable achievement in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament. A new…

Environmental News

Maryland Sets New Slot Striped Bass limits for Chesapeake and Atlantic Coast

Rich King May 13, 2023

Maryland's Striped Bass Limits change May 16th Due to the new ASMFC recommendations, which all states will follow. Maryland is getting ahead of that right after the 2023 trophy rockfish season ends. This is a 6 month order by the ASMFC and will be reevaluated. I'd expect to see these limits stay active much than 6 months and I'd…

Virtual Public Hearings Scheduled on 2023 Atlantic Striped Bass Emergency Action

Rich King May 9, 2023

Arlington, VA May 9, 2023 ... ASMFC Press Release – The Commission has scheduled four public hearings on the emergency action approved on May 2, 2023 by the Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board for 2023 recreational management measures. The Board implemented a 31-inch maximum size limit for striped bass recreational fisheries, effective…

DNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System May 16

Rich King May 9, 2023

Press Release Dover May 9, 2023 ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch the pilot surf fishing program reservation system for Delaware State Parks drive-on, multi-use beaches next week. Reservations are required during peak times this summer season. In 2022, the DNREC Division of Parks and…

Multiple Delaware Surf Tag Holders Limited To One Daily Reservation

Rich King May 8, 2023

First and Latest Update Of The Surf Tag Reservation Pilot Program 2023 If you are a multiple Delaware State Park Surf Fishing tag holder, like many of us are for various reasons. We are now limited to one reservation per registered tag holder or customer. Despite having more than one tag on different vehicles, you are one customer. I…

ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Acts to Support Stock Rebuilding through Emergency Action and Addendum II Initiation

Rich King May 3, 2023

Addendum I Approved to Allow Ocean Commercial Quota Transfers Contingent on Stock Status Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved an emergency action to implement a 31-inch maximum size limit for striped bass recreational fisheries, effective immediately for 180 days (through October 28, 2023). This…

ASMFC Emergency Striped Bass Action Creates Lower Size Limit Coastwide

Rich King May 2, 2023

This morning the ASMFC enacted an emergency striped bass limit at 31 inches coast wide. That creases a slot limit of 28 to 31 inches, coastwide. This is to be implemented as soon as possible by all states, and no later than July 2, 2023. This excludes the Chesapeake Trophy season. Knowing how we do things in Delaware, we will wait till the…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 19, 2023

Rich King Apr 19, 2023

Well look who decided to drop into town recently, the spring gators. We keep saying any day now. Gator bluefish showed up a few plus days ago as random action and still are for the most part. Dave Moor dropped this spring gator bluefish on the beach at Assateague today. The spring skinny gator blues are back in town, how long this will…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 14th 2023

Rich King Apr 14, 2023

Good to see a new arrival already. The flounder are starting to show up around the inland bays and waterways between. This one hammered a gulp on a bucktail, while the angler was jigging around some structure. This was caught at _____ near the ____, You know the one next to the ______ under the _____ where that guy fell in last year?…

How To Read A Delaware Beach For Surf Fishing

Rich King Apr 14, 2023

Delaware beaches have unique surf fishing structure, and it is almost nonexistent too. Driscoll Drones got a picture I have been waiting for to show you more about reading the beach. This is Dewey Beach at high tide April 13th at 3 PM. I used a town beach so no one can whine about spot burning. You should fish town beaches too, just…

Cape Henlopen Lighthouse Collapsed April 13, 1926

Rich King Apr 13, 2023

The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse collapsed on April 13, 1926. It sat atop the great dune. Due to the fact the dune moved three to five feet a year the collapse was inevitable. It was built in 1767 and first lit in 1769. Bill Hicks ... "In 1926 the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse was claimed by the sea. It was no surprise since the Lighthouse Service…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 12 2023

Rich King Apr 13, 2023

Spring fishing is picking up with an early start of the season. There are migratory striped bass around the Delaware and Inland bays. Seen some quality fish caught around Indian River and Rehoboth Bay the past several days. Fishing the rips off points of land and marsh banks during an outgoing tide. Swim shads or red/white bucktails in…

Flying With Ryan An Aerial Tour Of Cape Henlopen

Rich King Apr 12, 2023

Ryan Peters has been paragliding for a while now. It's fun to see his pictures taken from above . These are really cool so he said we could share them with you and hopefully some of his future flights. Don't let the title fool you, my feet are on the ground. I'm taking the same aerial tour with you from the comfort of my chair.…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report April 6th 2023

Rich King Apr 6, 2023

Time to bang the drum The weather is finally keeping us in spring like fashion. Cool nights and warm days. The ground is warming up too all of my soft plastic critters are roaming the gardens we just tilled, and planted. Seeds have been popping for over a week. There are shad all the way up the Delaware. White perch is and has been…

Get Actively Wrecked With DNREC You Don’t Even Need A Reservation

Rich King Apr 1, 2023

It has been a long time coming, but due to recent legislation possibilities DNREC decided to get into the game early. I mean this is a great idea.DNREC ... "We decided it would be way more better to just go ahead and make sure everyone was good and relaxed before all of our future meetings. We have found a room full of stoners are…

The Delaware Orca Migration Has Begun In The Ditch

Rich King Apr 1, 2023

We were just outside of Long Neck, when the call came in from the Masseys toggers. "Your big fish is down here eating all our bait again!" Seems homeboy has gotten a taste for tautog bait. "He has been through here almost daily now begging for sand fleas, green crabs, and white leggers. He won't do any tricks either. Stoopid fish just…

The Northern Lights Seen From Delaware

Rich King Mar 25, 2023

We saw the Aurora Borealis the other night from Delaware a rarity for sure These pictures were a collaborative effort. I screwed up my focus and Mike Givens fixed it later. Hunter Outten for the heads up to get myself (ass) and camera outside and look north. I saw the aurora alert earlier that day and blew it off. We never get a good…

Meet Abra-Clam Lincoln

Rich King Mar 16, 2023

Abra-clam Lincoln is a recently found quahog clam, yes the same clam shells we find along the Delaware beaches. The worn chips of the quahog clam are used as beads called wampum. This particular clam is very old. The clam was discovered by one of the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab’s AmeriCorps members, Blaine Parker, over Presidents’ Day…

Wampum

Rich King Mar 16, 2023

Wampum is a type of traditional Native American currency that consists of small cylindrical or tubular beads made from quahog shells. These shells are commonly found along the eastern coast of North America and were used by many different tribes as a form of exchange for goods and services. Wampum was an important aspect of Native American culture…

Upstate Trout Season to Open in New Castle County
Streams With Youth-Only Day Set for April 1

Rich King Mar 16, 2023

Designated Trout Streams Closed to All Fishing FromMarch 18 Until Youth-Only Opening Day Saturday, April 1 In 2023, Delaware's upstate stream trout season will commence for young anglers under 16 years old at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, with the regular trout season for all anglers starting half an hour before sunrise on Sunday, April 2, as…

Contractor’s Long-Delayed Start Leads to Pause in DNREC’s White Creek Dredging Project for Environmental Restrictions

Rich King Mar 9, 2023

Priority Project Must Now Wait Until Fall Before Dredging Can Resume Dover March 9, 2023 .. DNREC Press Release ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that, due to contractor delay, the White Creek priority dredging project in Sussex County will not be completed this season. The project was…

Delaware Surf Fishing Report March 9, 2023

Rich King Mar 9, 2023

Get your surf fishing gear ready fish are on the move. Spriiiiinnnnngggging into fishing! Sorry it has been a hot minute since we did a fishing report. The winter has kept us busy elsewhere with work and we had to fix this website from a few "issues". Always good when you find the right people to help out with those issues. Even if…

Extension of Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City, Maryland

Rich King Mar 9, 2023

On March 7, 2023, the Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science redetected the presence of north Atlantic right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through March 22, 2023. As a reminder, two Slow Zones in the region…

Help The United States Geological Survey Track Blotchy Bass

Rich King Mar 9, 2023

Report Blotchy bass using the MyCatch app and possibly win a $100 gift card. The 2023 - 2024 Blotchy Bass Bonanza is an online citizen science project run through Angler’s Atlas website and their mobile app MyCatch. This is open to anyone and is free to enter. Rules and links are below to submit your phots to the app just…

New Delaware Artificial Reef Guide Now Available

Rich King Mar 3, 2023

The new 2023-2024 Delaware Reef Guide covering Delaware’s artificial fishing reefs in the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean is now available. Dover (March 3, 2023) .. Published by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the updated guide includes artificial reef program history and the value of the reef program to the…

New Chesapeake Bay Recreational Hard Crab Catch and Possession Limits

Rich King Feb 22, 2023

MD DNR (Feb 2023) ... The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces modifications to the recreational male hard crab catch and possession limits for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries for April through June 2023. Effective 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2023, male hard crab catch and possession limits for individuals on a…

Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1

Rich King Feb 21, 2023

Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1 The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2023 entrance fees will be in effect starting Wednesday, March 1 through Nov. 30. State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at…

ASMFC Begins Preparations for Spot, Atlantic Croaker, and Red Drum Benchmark Stock Assessments

Rich King Feb 16, 2023

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has initiated benchmark stock assessments for spot, Atlantic croaker, and red drum to be completed in 2024. The goals of the assessments are to evaluate the health of stocks along the Atlantic coast and inform management of these species. The Commission’s stock assessment process and…

Fenwick Island Drive On Private Beaches Coming Soon

Rich King Feb 2, 2023

Well played Beach Coalition, you finally got what you wanted, GOLF CLAP all around. For years you've spent tens of thousands of dollars lobbying the state to keep trucks off the beaches in front of your houses. Getting on the surf tag committee to "help" as a stakeholder was a brilliant, smooth move. I've seen you all in action in other…

Kent County Recreational Representative for State of Delaware TidalFinfish Advisory Council Position Is Open

Rich King Feb 1, 2023

From the desk of Dewayne Fox, Chairman of The Tidal Finfish Advisory Council (TFFAC). This council provides non-binding guidance to DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife on issues of tidal fisheries management. The TFFAC is comprised of one recreational and commercial representative from each county (6 total) with me as the Chair. We meet on at…

ASMFC Schedules Peer Review of Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment for January 18-20, 2023

Rich King Dec 21, 2022

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment will be peer-reviewed over three days from January 18-20, 2023 at the Commission’s office in Arlington, VA (1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA 22201). The assessment evaluates the status of the black drum population along…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Hold Delaware Hybrid Public Hearing Dec. 15 on Atlantic Striped Bass Management Plan Draft Addendum I

Rich King Dec 14, 2022

DNREC 12/14/22 .... The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing in hybrid format – to include a Delaware in-person venue – from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15 to gather public input on Draft Addendum I to Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan Draft…

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum I

Rich King Nov 23, 2022

Arlington, VA (Nov 22, 2022) ... For Immediate Release – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through North Carolina have scheduled hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum I to Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan, which considers allowing voluntary transfers of striped bass ocean commercial quota…

Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale

Rich King Nov 22, 2022

Delaware State Parks Annual Passes, Surf Fishing Permits to go on Sale Nov. 29 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that 2023 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be…

Public hearing today on the proposed revisions to Delaware’s freshwater trout regulations

Rich King Nov 22, 2022

Dover (Nov 22, 2022) ... The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing today, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. to consider comments from the public on the proposed revisions to 7 DE Admin. Code 3300 Non-tidal Finfish 3301 - Definitions…

DNREC to Host Public Meeting Dec. 5 on Proposed Restaurant for Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Nov 21, 2022

Below is the press release from DNREC. I've been asked many times what do I think. I think this is a bad idea. That section of park is closed at night. Mainly because there is a a youth camp. Just look at all of the problems they have in Pot Nets Bayside from the Paradise bar complex. Same will be an issue in Cape times ten, in front of…

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed 2023 Bluefish Commercial and Recreational Specifications

Rich King Nov 21, 2022

NOAA ... NOAA Fisheries is proposing the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s recommended catch specifications for the 2023 bluefish fishery. These proposed catch limits are largely unchanged from what was previously projected for fishing year 2023, with adjustments to the final recreational harvest limit to account for a 2021 recreational…

DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction to Start Nov. 22

Rich King Nov 15, 2022

Dover (Nov 15, 2022) .. he Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold its annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at usgovbid.com. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including…

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries Meeting Tuesday

Rich King Nov 14, 2022

Dover (Nov 11, 2022) ... Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting to discuss various tidal finfish management issues tomorrow at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 15. The in-person meeting will be held at the Kent Conservation District Building, 1679 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 and you must…

Public Hearing and Extension of the Public Comment Period to the Proposed Rule to List Queen Conch Under the Endangered Species Act

Rich King Nov 11, 2022

From NOAA November 9, 2022 ... NOAA Fisheries will hold a virtual public hearing and reopen the public comment period related to the proposed rule to list the queen conch as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Since the hearing will be held online, the public can join by internet or phone regardless of location. The…

Blood Moon 2022 The Full Beaver Moon Lunar Eclipse

Rich King Nov 8, 2022

That was the last full lunar eclipse until 2025. Every time it is a little different. I've been up every day for the Antares launch the past two days so getting up early for the blood moon wasn't much of a problem. The fact I am ready to drop at 9 PM is a problem. Sleep is overrated right? I got up at 4 am walked outside looked at the…

DNREC to Pilot Changes to Delaware Surf Fishing Permit Program for 2023

Rich King Nov 2, 2022

DNREC to Pilot Changes to Delaware Surf Fishing Permit Program for 2023 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today changes are to be piloted for the 2023 surf fishing permit program after record interest in the program in 2022. One of the biggest changes will be the elimination of a cap in effect…

New DSP Surf Tag Program To Be Announced This Afternoon

Rich King Nov 2, 2022

The news stations just called for interviews to ask our reaction about the new surf tag program. which apparently is being announced today, we were just informed ... around 1 PM. They will be here at 2 PM for my reaction. HaaaahaaaahaaaaaaaStay tuned .. No one knows how they are going to announce this either BTW Yeah ... I can't wait to hear my…

Hurricane Sandy The Super Frankenstorm Hit 10 Years Ago

Rich King Oct 28, 2022

October 28 2012, it was 10 years ago today. She started out as Frankenstorm the potential Halloween Hurricane. I get a picture from a friend of mine on the morning of the 28th. This is a giant wave in Hatteras right now, you are going to get hammered in several hours. I was house sitting at Broadkill beach. I took one look at that storm surge…

DNREC Works Into Fall on Beach Nourishment Projects

Rich King Oct 14, 2022

Dover (October 14, 2011) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is set to continue beach nourishment along the Delaware Bay when the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section begins a month-long project Monday, Oct. 17 at Pickering Beach in Kent County that will bring some 3,500 cubic yards of sand trucked…

Tower Road Bathhouse And Parking Lot Closes Today Until Spring

Rich King Oct 11, 2022

(Oct 11, 2022) ... The Tower road bathhouse and parking lot are closed and will reopen in spring. The parking lot is scheduled to reopen before spring and will be announced. That is the bathhouse below Dewey beach with the World War II Firewatch tower in the parking lot. Which is being renovated and will also open in the spring. The stairs…

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 (February 14 2022) ... 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…

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,…

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