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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.

Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish rescheduled for Dec. 9

Rich King Nov 24, 2014

November meeting of Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish rescheduled for Dec. 9 DOVER (Nov. 24, 2014) – The Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25 has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 in DNREC’s auditorium at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway,…

Great White Shark Betsy Visits Delaware Beaches

Rich King Nov 22, 2014

Yesterday the great white shark Betsy tagged by the OCEARCH organization pinged off of Henlopen acres. Then she pinged off of Delaware Seashore State Park, and eventually 3Rs beach. Now she is back out to sea. Ever since people started tracking these sharks online it makes you wonder how many more are always out there, not just…

Delaware State Parks seeks public input in plans to raise user fees

Rich King Nov 21, 2014

DNREC Press Release ..... Delaware State Parks seeks public input in plans to raise user fees; the first increase in a decade DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation is proposing increases in certain user fees, and is seeking input from the public on the proposed changes. Delaware State Parks has maintained a high…

Delaware’s required reductions in 2015 striped bass recreational and commercial harvest options

Rich King Nov 20, 2014

Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife announces required reductions in 2015 striped bass recreational and commercial harvest Recreational options under review; public hearing to be scheduled in early 2015 DOVER (Nov. 19, 2014) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) recently approved an addendum to the regional…

Frigid fishing

Rich King Nov 19, 2014

This fishing report is brought to you by Techno Goober in Lewes, DE. They are the best in the business for all your web service needs. It is ridiculous cold out today in the twenties. The thermometer is hiding under the house and won't come out till spring. After the weekend we will be back in the 60's I'm going to explode from…

Seals showing up in the Delaware Bay

Rich King Nov 18, 2014

Over the weekend Jim Bell and his Uncle were fishing and a small seal popped up next to them while they were at the haystacks, or ice breakers. They said it gave them a bit of a show, managed one picture, then the seal dove, and never popped back up again. From the picture it is obviously a seal, but hard to tell if a harbor or…

Snowy Owl Spotted In Delaware

Rich King Nov 17, 2014

A Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) was spotted in Delaware today near Leipsic. The owl was not seen for very long. Could this be the beginning of another massive irruption? Last year's migration was a rare one, snowy owls were found as far south as Florida. Not much is known about irruptions, but it is believed a massive amount of…

Beach conditions for the weekend

Rich King Nov 15, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1lbKNfv7Oc If you were waiting for a temperature drop to bring fish in closer, today would be the day. It is frigid this morning, yesterday was cold and windy, my least favorite combination.

Delaware Mobile Surf fishing tournament this weekend

Rich King Nov 13, 2014

DMS Intra-club Tournament It's time to fish! (From the DMS site) ... The 2014 DMS Intra-club Tournament will be held November 15 & 16, 2014. The hours of competition are from 6 AM to 3 PM. The Tournament is for DMS members only, with the grand prize being the most sought-after award every angler desires - BRAGGING RIGHTS! The rules…

Temporary trail bridge on Creek Road Trail now open at Brandywine Creek State Park

Rich King Nov 13, 2014

Temporary trail bridge on Creek Road Trail now open at Brandywine Creek State Park WILMINGTON (Nov. 13, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation has installed a temporary bridge over Rocky Run within Brandywine Creek State Park, restoring a trail connection that will accommodate most trail users until a new Rocky Run Bridge is built.…

Keeper striped bass finally in the surf

Rich King Nov 13, 2014

Finally the website is moved and it is good to go, there is enough bandwidth to fly a plane through. There will be no more issues with crashes from heavy traffic, thank you all for your patience. Huge thanks to David Okonewski for being the webmaster of disaster, for the past year. He has had one heck of a job keeping the site online. If you…

Farm Fling 2014

Rich King Nov 12, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn2NG0bAV6Q Last week a friend of mine shared a Facebook page with me and asked have you seen this? It was Farm Fling, Pumpkins will always fly in Sussex County skies. I knew exactly what this was going to be all about, now I just needed an invite. I asked how do I get in, I would love to go check…

Boat Accident at Indian River Inlet update

Rich King Nov 11, 2014

In case you haven't heard a boat crashed into the north jetty at Indian River Inlet last night. There were a lot of emergency vehicles headed towards the inlet and helicopters flying overhead. A friend of mine, Karen Hirst, sent me a message on Facebook, We just went to the inlet and it looks like there is a forty foot boat with a…

Navigational Buoys to remain until first week of December

Rich King Nov 10, 2014

U.S. Coast Guard Station Indian River .... Rich, good afternoon just wanted to give you heads up will be posting on our page shortly, but aids to navigation for back bays and tributaries will be pulled the first week of December. As last year we pushed back pulling them to allow for the fall striper run. Big thanks to the Coast…

Cape Henlopen Pier Will Reopen After Repairs

Rich King Nov 10, 2014

The Cape Henlopen pier as you are already aware has been closed for repairs. Since that press release, I have heard from hundreds of people that would like to know why, when, how, and many have ideas to suggest improvements of what is already there. I have heard it all from bring the "T" at the end back, to build a new pier. I called Ray Bivens…

Woodland Beach fishing pier parking lots to partially close for improvements Nov. 11-12

Rich King Nov 7, 2014

Woodland Beach fishing pier parking lots to partially close for improvements Nov. 11-12 DOVER (Nov. 7, 2014) – The parking lots at Woodland Beach near Smyrna will be partially and intermittently closed from Tuesday, Nov.11 through Wednesday, Nov.12 to allow contractors to complete parking lot improvements and upgrades, DNREC’s Division…

Striped Bass and Gator Blues in the House

Rich King Nov 5, 2014

That title is either a quick fishing report or the next band line up at your favorite watering hole. Well if you haven't heard by now, we have big migratory striped bass in the Delaware Bay and big slammer, gator bluefish. The bass showed up after or during the nor'easter. No one knows exactly when, since no one was fishing the bay…

Workshop for updates to Regulations Governing Beach Protection and Use of Beaches update

Rich King Nov 2, 2014

Route 1 covered with sand from a dune breach 2 years ago . (Nov 2014) ... Yesterday I went to Rehoboth beach and attended the workshop for updates to Regulations Governing Beach Protection and Use of Beaches. I dropped by the beach before the meeting and saw waves eight feet tall at two second intervals hammering the beach. …

ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum IV for Implementation in 2015

Rich King Oct 31, 2014

ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum IV for Implementation in 2015 Mystic, CT – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum IV to Amendment 6 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum establishes new fishing mortality (F) reference…

Striped Bass Regulations Set to Change in 2015

Rich King Oct 31, 2014

The other day I sat home and listened to the webinar of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commision (ASMFC) conference for deciding the new striped bass regulations. I followed a few friends that were there on Facebook for live updates, as I listened to the meeting. It was civil, yet heated as anything involving many states with…

Cats On The Loose in Delaware

Rich King Oct 30, 2014

So I am sure by now everyone has heard about the twenty thousand dollar exotic pet cat that is on the loose up north in the Brandywine Hundred. Apparently this cat named Boo, escaped from his owners dwelling, and has been on the loose for almost two weeks. It resembles a small leopard with a little head, large ears, elongated…

The Fall Run … Coming Soon to a Beach Near You?

Rich King Oct 29, 2014

So when are the big bass going to arrive? I think I hear that question ten times a day. My answer is always, when they get here and then all you can do is smile. Honestly to call exactly when the fall run will arrive in Delaware is hard, only the fish know. So you have to watch other sites for reports, and talk to friends up and…

Making a wishing I was fishing dream come true

Rich King Oct 29, 2014

We were contacted a month ago about a young man who wanted to visit the beaches in Delmarva and go surf fishing by one of our followers on Facebook. She told us about this young man's wish to go fishing at the beach in Delmarva. I contacted the Hero Network organization, signed up to help with this young man's wish, and contacted the family. "He…

Garrisons Lake north parking lot and footbridge to close Nov. 3-Dec. 31 for upgrades to dam

Rich King Oct 28, 2014

Garrisons Lake north parking lot and footbridge to close Nov. 3-Dec. 31 for upgrades to dam DOVER (Oct. 28, 2014) – Access to the north parking lot and fishing footbridge at Garrisons Lake near Smyrna will be closed from Monday, Nov. 3 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 to allow contractors to perform construction work along the dam, DNREC’s…

Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Closed For Repairs

Rich King Oct 27, 2014

DNREC closes Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier for safety reasons LEWES (Oct. 27, 2014) – DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Director Ray Bivens has ordered the immediate closure of the aging Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier as a safety measure after a recent structural analysis report found that the pier required significant repairs if it is to…

DNREC to hold workshops Friday, Oct. 31 in Slaughter Beach and Saturday, Nov. 1 in Rehoboth on updates to Regulations Governing Beach Protection and Use of Beaches

Rich King Oct 27, 2014

DNREC to hold workshops Friday, Oct. 31 in Slaughter Beach and Saturday, Nov. 1 in Rehoboth on updates to Regulations Governing Beach Protection and Use of Beaches DOVER (Oct. 27, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section will hold two public workshops this week addressing the history of the…

Windy weekend and sea witch is on town

Rich King Oct 24, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zSknmYD6Xk The wind has been ridiculous the past few days, well, mostly for the past month. When it isn't pouring rain, the trees are raining leaves. The autumn colors look great, the nights are crisp, and the days when the sun is out are decent, especially if you can get out of the wind. Today…

Hunters Helping Soldiers November 2 Remember

Rich King Oct 23, 2014

Check out this event on November 16th 2014, Sunday from 3pm-8pm. Hunters Helping Soldiers is having their annual November 2 Remember event with special guest Ron Methvin from the TV show "Swamp People" . Hunters Helping Soldiers are the guys we went surf fishing with this summer, and had a great time helping Dave Green fish the surf. …

First night launch of an Antares rocket at Wallops

Rich King Oct 22, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TJagCcum60 The first night launch of the Antares rocket from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia is scheduled for October 27th. The launch or lift off will occur at 6:45 p.m. (EDT). The craft will rendezvous with the ISS, International Space Station…

Solar Eclipse of October 2014

Rich King Oct 21, 2014

The new moon will pass between the earth and the sun on Thursday evening the 23rd of October. Much of North America will be able to witness the solar eclipse. The question is how well and when will we be able to see this in Delaware. According to charts from NASA, it will begin just as the sun is dropping below the horizon (6:15…

In Delaware The Buck Stops at the Inner Wall

Rich King Oct 21, 2014

Deer at the inner wall ... photo by Ed Borys Deer at the inner wall ... photo by Ed Borys Deer at the inner wall ... photo by Ed Borys Oct 2014 ... Monday morning I woke up and there was frost on the vehicles. I was supposed to meet Scott Jost, John Masten, and Ed Borys to go tautog fishing at the inner wall on Scott's boat the…

What to expect this weekend in the surf

Rich King Oct 17, 2014

Leaves are falling and trees are turning colors. The driveway is under a blanket of fresh leaves, and it is the perfect time to rake them up, but as usual I will blow that off and go fishing instead. Then after a good three or four rains and the leaves have all packed together, I will cuss them and myself for waiting that long. …

DNREC Fish & Wildlife stocks trout for fall in White Clay Creek

Rich King Oct 17, 2014

DNREC Fish & Wildlife stocks trout for fall in White Clay Creek WHITE CLAY CREEK (Oct. 16, 2014) – The Fisheries Section of the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that White Clay Creek has received its annual fall stocking of trout. Fall stockings have occurred at White Clay Creek since 2007. DNREC…

Governor Markell signs new bill to enable DNREC to issue low-numbered surf fishing vehicle plates

Rich King Oct 16, 2014

DCREC Press Release ... Governor Markell signs new bill to enable DNREC to issue low-numbered surf fishing vehicle plates INDIAN RIVER LIFE-SAVING STATION AND MUSEUM (Oct.16, 2014) – Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary David Small, legislators and surf fishing groups and enthusiasts were on hand today as the Governor signed HB348, which…

Blue Fin Tuna In The Surf in Delaware?

Rich King Oct 15, 2014

Yes, seriously there was a bluefin tuna found in the surf today, at Fenwick Island. I know guys that catch bluefin tuna in the surf in New Jersey mixed in with the migratory striped bass schools. Usually they are in close feeding on stripers and sand eels, this only occurs only in certain areas. Today a bluefin was seen near the…

Delaware Bay Closure for Naval Exercises

Rich King Oct 14, 2014

The Coast Guard is establishing three temporary safety zones on the waters of the Delaware Bay and North Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Cape May, New Jersey. The safety zones will restrict vessel traffic on a portion of the Delaware Bay and North Atlantic Ocean while a Navy exercise is taking place. These temporary safety zones are necessary to…

Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier has a new view

Rich King Oct 13, 2014

The pier has a new view, well actually the same view just less of an obstruction. The bushes were removed to the left of the entrance over a month or so ago and now you can see the Harbor of…

A Weekend of Fishing in the Elements

Rich King Oct 12, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuHarTTOpN4 Fishing has been fun this weekend despite the weather and winds. Friday before it got too nasty out Scott, Ed and I went to the outer wall to do a little tog fishing. We were on Scott's boat and it was the first trip to the wall, we had three hundred and fifty feet of anchor line. Scott said we have…

Fish & Wildlife Enforcement reminds citizens to review Delaware and federal regulations before posting fish or wildlife parts for sale

Rich King Oct 12, 2014

Fish & Wildlife Enforcement reminds citizens to review Delaware and federal regulations before posting fish or wildlife parts for sale DOVER (Oct. 9, 2014) – Over the past 10 days, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers investigated two separate cases involving illegal possession and attempted…

Coast Days 2014

Rich King Oct 9, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92DLHjqCSOY&feature=youtu.be Coast Days 2014 was a fun time this year, and the most crowded I have seen it in a long time. We had great weather for once, the past few years that weekend always seemed to coincide with foul weather.

Fly Fishing Delmarva

Fishing for sharks on the fly

Rich King Oct 9, 2014

(October 2014) ... Last night at the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware club meeting we (I recently joined the club) had a guest speaker, Captain Mark Sampson of Fish Finder Adventures. He has been fishing the Delmarva area for over forty years and is quite an experienced captain. He did a presentation last night on tagging mako sharks and fly…

DNREC … Delaware State Record Sheepshead is Confirmed

Rich King Oct 9, 2014

State record 17.1-pound sheepshead caught from fishing boat out of Lewes LEWES (Oct. 8, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 17.1-pound sheepshead caught on Sept. 29. The fish was 28 inches long and had a girth of 24 inches.

Modified mullet rigs catch more bluefish

Rich King Oct 8, 2014

I went fishing yesterday with a buddy of mine from college, Matt Rich, whom I have not seen in twenty years. He grew up on the Eastern shore and is now residing in Los Angelos. Of course he wanted to catch striped bass and some big bluefish, and I told him unfortunately they are not here like they were back in those days and it is…

The Lunar Eclipse of Oct 8 2014

Rich King Oct 6, 2014

The second lunar eclipse of the year will light up the sky early Wednesday morning in North America, It will be the most visible from the Pacific coast. The Earth will be between the moon and the sun and a lunar eclipse will occur. At the peak of the eclipse the moon will have a red hue. It has been dubbed the blood moon due to the color it…

DSF’s End Of Season Sale

Rich King Oct 4, 2014

So, in the spirit of early holiday shopping (Have you seen the Christmas trees at Lowes?). We have decided to bring up the holiday sales a month or more early because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always crazy. The online store now has 20% off all orders over $20. Orders totaling over $100 will receive a free bottle of Gneux…

DNREC showcases coastal and natural resources on Oct. 5 at Coast Day in Lewes

Rich King Oct 3, 2014

DNREC showcases coastal and natural resources on Oct. 5 at Coast Day in Lewes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92DLHjqCSOY&list=UUGSQ-LqETuCzXhhqN-lqiqg LEWES (Oct. 3, 2014) – Delaware’s coastal and natural resources will be showcased from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at DNREC’s Coast Day education tent between the Smith and Cannon…

Weekend fishing what to expect

Rich King Oct 3, 2014

Trees are slowly starting to show signs of changing colors. Temperatures are still dropping both in the air and water. There is a cold front coming through this weekend, which will plummet water temperatures even further. The water is still stirred up in the inland bays, Indian River Inlet, and the surf is still a bit stirred up…

DNRC proposes to construct pedestrian bridge over a tributary to Assawoman Canal

Rich King Oct 1, 2014

Proposed foot bridge for the Assawoman canal area. Public comments can be sent to ... record at the office of Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-5004 through ... OCT 25 2014

Public hearing on summer flounder management set for Oct. 6

Rich King Oct 1, 2014

Public hearing on summer flounder management set for Oct. 6 DOVER (Oct. 1, 2014) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) will hold a joint public hearing regarding the future direction of summer flounder management in Delaware waters at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in the…

Fish the Fifty Finishes Delmarva

Rich King Oct 1, 2014

Last year we were contacted by Jon Bell and Richie Owens about fishing in Delaware. They wanted to know where they could find a guide to take them fishing for a unique journey. The boys are on a mission to catch a fish in every state. This idea came up one night while having a pint in a local pub (that is English for a beer at the…

Pending … Dave Walker breaks Delaware State Record for sheepshead

Rich King Sep 30, 2014

Monday everyone went out and up the Delaware Bay for the opener of tautog season. Loaded with green crabs and sand fleas fishing the walls, haystack, and Delaware Bay structure many anglers tried their luck. Several people did well in some areas and anglers struck out in other areas. The haystacks, inner, and outer walls were not …

Bluefish galore with a side of flounder after the storm

Rich King Sep 29, 2014

Well the storm passed and it was not as bad as previous ones. It did manage to carve the beaches up, and create some very pronounced cuts and sandbars. I made a video today of a rip current at Conquest beach it is a good example of how they work and form. I did a little fishing and found about ten pounds of sea glass, as well as a…

Delaware’s first fall Nor’Easter

Rich King Sep 24, 2014

In case you haven't noticed it has been ridiculously windy today, more so than it has been all week. We can expect to see more wind throughout the night and a bit of rain. First Nor'easter for the fall season. It is a warm front that is about the only good news so the temperatures will warm up for a bit. Wait, what? That isn't…

Fall out of summer fishing

Rich King Sep 23, 2014

Rough seas and heavy winds have made for some harder fishing in the surf, but we have been catching fish. Definitely reminds you of fall fishing, and the fish seem to be anticipating the temperature change. This is the time of year when summer fish and fall fish are in our waters at the same time. We have seen spiny box fish or burr fish in…

Fishing the rough surf for blues

Rich King Sep 18, 2014

The past few days the surf has been a bit angry, bust mostly on the southern beaches. We fished 3Rs yesterday the froth in the surf looked like a double latte with cheese. The waves were heavy and came in fast. We still managed to catch bluefish despite the conditions. Casting was a chore with small metals so I upgraded to my surf…

Delaware to extend recreational black sea bass season by three days through Sept. 21

Rich King Sep 18, 2014

Delaware to extend recreational black sea bass season by three days through Sept. 21 DOVER (Sept. 18, 2014) – The early recreational black sea bass season will be extended for three days, remaining open Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. The Division is making the change…

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp reopens, with dredging completed

Rich King Sep 16, 2014

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp reopens, with dredging completed DOVER (Sept. 16, 2014) – With maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel at Augustine Beach near Port Penn completed, the boat ramp and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing groin have reopened for public use, DNREC’s Division of Fish…

Stormy fishing in the surf

Rich King Sep 14, 2014

The weather the past week has been rough for fishing. Heavy surf and angry seas have made for stirred up rough water. The temperatures have been steadily dropping to fall like conditions and the water has been dropping as well. Which makes everyone excited for fall fishing. The striped bass will make their annual fall run soon enough. …

ASMFC striped bass symposium in Dover

Rich King Sep 13, 2014

The other night we attended the ASMFC symposium on Striped Bass in Dover. Out of twenty people in the room only three wanted/commented to have heavy reductions to help rebuild the stocks. The rest of the room wanted either the least reduction or none at all. The link for the draft is below and is self explanatory. We are pushing for the most…

Beach Conditions from the storm

Rich King Sep 8, 2014

Fishing the surf the past few days has been decent. Bluefish, kingfish, croaker, spot, and flounder have been caught. Mullet has been the best bait for bluefish. The mullet have shown up but are small right now. The bluefish are averaging eighteen inches for the larger ones and eight inches for the smaller. Croaker are showing…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 11 public hearing on interstate striped bass management plan

Rich King Sep 8, 2014

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 11 public hearing on interstate striped bass management plan DOVER (Sept. 8, 2014) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing on a draft addendum to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fisheries Management Plan at 6 p.m., Thursday,…

Volunteers begin 2014 Hawk Watch at Ashland Nature Center, Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Sep 8, 2014

Volunteers begin 2014 Hawk Watch at Ashland Nature Center, Cape Henlopen State Park DOVER (Sept. 5, 2014) – As the summer season slowly fades and an autumn chill returns to the air in Delaware, thousands of migrating raptors will travel south over Delaware on their way to warmer winter climates. Each fall, First State raptor enthusiasts…

After the summer season fishing

Rich King Sep 4, 2014

Wow, where did everyone go, it was a like a ghost town on Tuesday at the beach. Hope everyone had a safe and fun summer, good luck with back to school for the kids and the parents. I am sure the parents are more excited than the kids. We will see many of you during the weekends for the next several weeks. For the most part I have run into…

Governor Markell signs bill declassifying and updating fines for certain hunting, fishing and boating offenses

Rich King Sep 2, 2014

DNREC Press Release ... Governor Markell signs bill declassifying and updating fines for certain hunting, fishing and boating offenses DOVER (Sept. 2, 2014) – Today at Wilmington’s DuPont Environmental Education Center, as DNREC Secretary David S. Small and Delaware Chief Justice Leo Strine looked on, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed…

Happy Labor Day from DSF

Rich King Sep 1, 2014

Happy Labor Day ... It is the end of summer season. I would like to thank everyone for following the site and social media. It has been a fun summer and we have all had a blast. I have kept the reports minimal this month for the fact the fishing changes very little, and the servers are over loading again. Which I think is awesome, but drives…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 11 public hearing on interstate striped bass management plan

Rich King Aug 28, 2014

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 11 public hearing on interstate striped bass management plan DOVER (Aug. 28, 2014) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing on a draft addendum to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fisheries Management Plan at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 in…

Park Road to reopen near UD’s Lewes campus

Rich King Aug 28, 2014

Park Road to reopen near UD’s Lewes campus LEWES (Aug. 28, 2014) – The Division of Parks and Recreation has announced that Park Road in Lewes will be opened Saturday morning, Aug. 30, for through traffic. The road just underwent a major resurfacing and realignment, and had a new shared-use pedestrian/bicycle path added. Some minor clean-up…

Eight piping plover chicks fledged this season at Cape Henlopen

Rich King Aug 28, 2014

Eight piping plover chicks fledged this season at Cape Henlopen, beachnesting bird monitors report Oceanside beach at the Point to reopen for Labor Day weekend LEWES (Aug. 27, 2014) – With beachnesting bird season winding down and migratory shorebirds passing through, beachnesting bird monitors reported that six pairs of piping…

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to open for Labor Day weekend

Rich King Aug 28, 2014

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to open for Labor Day weekend Periodic weekday closures to continue next week through Sept. 18 DOVER (Aug. 27, 2014) – The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing groin, which has been closed for maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access…

Back in the surf!

Rich King Aug 24, 2014

Sorry this is so short I am writing this at a truck stop in NY. Coming home!! We have had some nice weather and some not so nice weather, whether we like it or not. Fall is on its way and the fact the days are getting shorter noticeably now is a sure sign. Sunset is earlier and earlier now, and the temps are cooling off. All in all this…

Fall in August

Rich King Aug 17, 2014

Did everyone enjoy the fall weather teaser in august? Reminds you of the fish to come and the colors of fall. Summer is still in full swing, it's hot and crowded. The fishing has been decent for the most part. Flounder are still the hot catch and can be found just about everywhere. Many of the charters have been loading up on flounder limits.…

Maintenance dredging continues at Augustine Beach Boat Ramp

Rich King Aug 15, 2014

Ramp to reopen periodically during work through Sept. 18 DOVER (Aug. 15, 2014) – The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing groin will continue to reopen periodically during the work through Thursday, Sept.18, while maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel…

Why do you fish?

Rich King Aug 10, 2014

Fishing this week has been decent in the surf. Random bluefish, kingfish, croaker, and spot mostly on fishbites bloodworm formula and squid. Small sharks have been plentiful, from little sand sharks to dogfish. Skates galore as usual, I just saw a picture of skate wing meat selling for eleven eighty eight a pound. Apparently Jersey…

Tropical Storm Bertha hits the beach in Delaware

Rich King Aug 5, 2014

Even though tropical storm Bertha is well off our coast, today the storm surge at high tide flooded most of the beaches in Delaware and Maryland to the dune line in no time. Lifeguards had to close down the beach at Indian River Inlet south side. Water washed across the beach and filled in behind beach goers. Basically water washed…

vacation from vacationland

Rich King Aug 4, 2014

Fishing slowed down over the weekend when the rains showed up, but that didn't stop many from getting out there. Flounder have been the hot catch this month and summer. They are popping up everywhere on either minnows or gulp. From the Inland Bays to the Delaware Bay to the ocean it is hard to not find flounder. Croaker are still everywhere…

DNREC announces final regulation for shellfish aquaculture in the Inland Bays

Rich King Aug 2, 2014

DNREC announces final regulation for shellfish aquaculture in the Inland Bays DOVER (Aug. 1, 2014) – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today that the final regulation for shellfish aquaculture in the Inland Bays was published in the Aug. 1, 2014, Delaware Register of…

495 bridge opens, tolls increase on route 1 this weekend

Rich King Jul 31, 2014

The 495 bridge Soutbound lanes were opened this evening for rush hour traffic. It may be closed periodically for tweeking, but it has been opened a month a head of schedule. Be safe traveling this weekend. Which will cost you a few dollars more on route 1 now. Starting at 7 p.m. on August 1 the weekend tolls will increase to $3. This schedule…

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to close periodically for maintenance dredging from Aug. 4 – Sept. 18

Rich King Jul 31, 2014

DNREC press release ... Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to close periodically for maintenance dredging from Aug. 4 - Sept. 18 DOVER (July 30, 2014) – The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing groin will be closed periodically starting Monday, Aug. 4 through…

Angels in the surf and monks at the old grounds

Rich King Jul 27, 2014

The other day we were sent a picture of an angel shark that was caught in the surf and this is not the first one caught this year. Aahron Jost was working on a head boat fishing the old grounds and they hooked into an angel out there. These are also prohibited sharks and are to be released immediately. When reeling them in for the first time…

Beach Clean up on Sunday

Rich King Jul 26, 2014

Tomorrow there is a beach clean up for Delaware Seashore State Park hosted by the Delaware Surf Report crew on Facebook. "Tomorrow's cleanup crew will meet at north inlet parking lot at Indian River between 8 and 8:30. See you there! I picked up the gloves and trash bags from the Indian River Marina today! I registered the event with the parks…

Life Rings at Indian River Inlet saves lives

Rich King Jul 21, 2014

These life rings are along the rail at the Indian River Inlet, and this Sunday one was put to good use. Big shout out to Jacob Martin from Delmarva Boy Scout Troop 281 in Ocean View for having the life rings installed at the Indian River Inlet for his Eagle Scout service project. Steve DiGirolamo was at the northside checking…

Keeping Delaware’s Beaches Clean

Rich King Jul 21, 2014

In the early spring we organized weekly beach clean ups and the turnout was great. Every Saturday or Sunday for two months we would get a variety of volunteers to help clean the beaches. All of the trash we removed was washed up on our beaches and not from the influx of tourists every year. We will resume these cleanups after the summer…

Northside Parking Lot is Now Open at IRI

Rich King Jul 18, 2014

The northside parking lot at the Indian River Inlet is now open. The temporary parking lot next to the Indian River Coast Guard Station is closed. The work on the new RV campground is progressing nicely, and work will soon start on the temporary parking lot to turn that into RV camping as well. . The new parking lot, for those…

Sand Tiger Shark washes up on a Delaware Beach

Rich King Jul 17, 2014

Earlier this morning a large sand tiger shark washed up on a beach in Delaware. It had a large hook in its mouth and a long leader. You can see in the picture that the line was snapped off probably during the retrieve. The shark was seen last night floundering in the surf and then washed up on the beach this morning. Unfortunately it is…

Releasing the hounds in the surf

Rich King Jul 16, 2014

Just a heads up, but rumor on campus is Gordon's Pond will open up this Friday the eighteenth. That is just a rumor, and has not been made official yet however we have heard tell it is true. Looking forward to fishing the new Cape Henlopen airstrip again, more room on the beach is always a good thing. The point will not reopen until…

DNREC fishing photo contest

Rich King Jul 16, 2014

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife seeking great summer shots of Delaware anglers for photo contest Entries being accepted now through Oct. 15 DOVER (July 8, 2014) – With the summer fishing season in full swing, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife invites angling and photography enthusiasts to enter the 2014 Delaware Fishing Photo…

Weather, tides, moon, and temperatures

Rich King Jul 16, 2014

Morning Gang this is your mid week weather. I usually do this every morning on Facebook, trying something different today ... sunrise photo by Leah Reynolds ... We got a bit wet yesterday but at least it has cooled off out there. Currently it is 71 Degrees out Surf temp .. 69.4 Waves: 4.3 ft. Swell Period: 7 sec. Wave direction ... SE…

Delaware State Record Mahi Mahi Broken

Rich King Jul 14, 2014

On July 6 William Emmert caught a 56.9 pound mahi-mahi trolling the Baltimore canyon. This catch beats the previous record of 52 pounds, 15 ounces on Aug. 18, 2003, by Charles Ciociola. Since the mahi mahi was caught by a boat that ported out of Delaware it qualifies as a Delaware State record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament . …

The full moon on the 12th of July is not a super moon

Rich King Jul 11, 2014

The full moon on the 12th of July is not a super moon. However you can expect slightly higher tides and people to be more emotional. Which is the norm for Facebook and most social media these days. A super moon is when the moon is closest to the earth so it looks bigger in the sky. It is known as the Lunar perigee, which will be the August full…

Slow in the surf but decent in the bays and ocean

Rich King Jul 11, 2014

Well so far it has been an uneventful week, well at least nothing has burst into flames no one had to land on a closed beach. The hurricane stirred up the water and carved the beaches up a bit. The water is clearing up nicely and the beaches are getting smoother, with the normal sharp slope to the surf. Jersey was hit with record low…

2014 Inland Bays Clean up at Masseys Landing

Rich King Jul 11, 2014

Boats and Volunteers needed for Inland Bays Cleanup The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section and the Division of Parks and Recreation are seeking volunteers and boats for the Tenth Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays beginning at 9 a.m. and finishing up around 1 p.m., Saturday, July…

Coastal Conservation Association DE chapter meeting July 7

Rich King Jul 6, 2014

There is a CCA DE chapter meeting tomorrow night (July 7) in Lewes, DE. Located at #2 Dartmouth Dr. Lewes DE ... Rolling Meadows housing development behind Wawa at 5 points at 7:00pm. If you would like to learn what the CCA DE is all about i suggest you come to a meeting and find out for yourself. We will be addressing the issues with…

Summer fishing is heating up

Rich King Jul 3, 2014

We have had an interesting few days on the beaches here in Delaware. From a Jeep fire to a emergency plane landing on Gordons pond in the closed section for piping plovers. Thankfully no one was hurt during either incident. The fishing has been decent in the surf. Croaker, spot, kingfish, skates, rays, flounder, sharks, spotted hake, and…

Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisories

Rich King Jul 3, 2014

Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisories Updated advisories for the C&D Canal, Red Lion Creek, St. Jones Watershed reflect long-term environmental improvements DOVER (July 3, 2014) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health…

Spinner sharks, spades, and triggers what’s next?

Rich King Jun 27, 2014

Fishing has been decent depending on where you look. The surf has been quiet for the most part. Croaker, spot, kingfish, skates, cownose rays, butterfly rays, and lots of sharks. Okay so maybe not that quiet but definitely a little slower than normal. A few small bluefish have popped up here and there. Hard to say what are the best…

Numbered surf fishing permits may be coming back, Proposal to do away with the actively surf fishing rule

Rich King Jun 27, 2014

Legislation to bring back numbered surf fishing tags has passed the senate. From Representative John Atkins ... "My legislation to bring back the numbered surf fishing permits just passed the Senate 21-0 and is on its way to be signed by the Governor. This will raise a substantial amount of revenue for the Delaware Division of Parks…

Cape Henlopen Fireworks on Sunday the 29th, fishing pier will close at 6 a.m.

Rich King Jun 24, 2014

Cape Henlopen State Park, Cape May-Lewes Ferry to celebrate 50th anniversaries with June 29 fireworks display Fishing pier to close at 6 a.m. June 29 to prepare for evening fireworks show LEWES (June 24, 2014) – Cape Henlopen State Park and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry are both celebrating 50 years of service to Delaware’s…

Reel Friends and pompano in the surf

Rich King Jun 18, 2014

The Reel Friends Surf Fishing club held their 5th annual March of Dimes at the Beach fundraiser Father's day weekend. These folks are first responders, fire, EMT, and rescue. They put their lives on the line daily to help perfect strangers at their worst moments. They are a great group of people I have had the pleasure to fish, and hang out…

Cobia in the surf, summer fishing abides

Rich King Jun 12, 2014

Well it has been an interesting week to say the least. Seems shark week came early to Delaware this year. I have heard some crazy rumors about the shark "incident", one being that some people in Pennsylvania heard it was faked, I can't imagine why. The other is that there is a bounty on the shark involved, I'm sure we don't need a Quint,…

Cape Henlopen State Park swimming areas delay opening Tuesday after apparent shark bite

Rich King Jun 9, 2014

Cape Henlopen State Park swimming areas delay opening Tuesday after apparent shark bite LEWES (June 9, 2014) - DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation announced Monday evening that swimming areas at Cape Henlopen State Park are to delay opening Tuesday while biologists and lifeguards monitor the ocean beaches for unusual activity after…

Quick Fishing Report for the Weekend

Rich King Jun 6, 2014

Yesterday I was at the Millsboro Middle School for their annual health fair talking to the kids about fishing safety. It was a lot of fun and I noticed that more kids are into fishing than they were last year. Always good to get out and teach them about fishing. I am looking forward to next year, big thanks to the Millsboro Middle School…

Surf Fishing with Hunters Helping Soldiers

Rich King Jun 5, 2014

A few weeks ago Larry Thompson contacted me about helping him get people to go surf fishing with his group Hunters Helping Soldiers. They were going to take Dave "Doc" Green surf fishing for the first time in his life and they wanted to show him a good time. I told Larry we would help anyway we could and contact a few friends to put more…

Fish for free in Delaware waters June 7 and 8

Rich King Jun 4, 2014

Anglers invited to fish for free in Delaware waters June 7 and 8 DOVER (June 2, 2014) – Been thinking of casting a line into a nearby stream or daydreaming about a sunny afternoon at the beach with your surf rod, but just haven’t gotten around to purchasing your 2014 Delaware fishing license yet? DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has an…

Thresher shark brought into Lewes

Rich King Jun 2, 2014

After a bit of a cooling off earlier in the week, the temperatures jumped back to normal, and we had a beautiful weekend. May was a fun month with some interesting weather and great fishing. June so far has not been disappointing. The surf has been producing bluefish on cut bait and whole mullet. Puffers are hitting fishbites and bloodworms.…

Bluefish and now redfish showing up

Rich King May 28, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, I hope everyone took the time to remember why we celebrate this holiday by honoring those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and their families. The summer season is upon us and we had a nice reminder of that this weekend with hot temperatures and tons of traffic. The gnats and flies made…

Delaware’s invasive finfish regulations and harvest opportunities

Rich King May 24, 2014

DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers of invasive finfish regulations and harvest opportunities Regulations designate a number of species as invasive, including snakeheads, and authorize bowfishing DOVER (May 23, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers and sporting enthusiasts that several species of…

Spring and Summer fishing collide

Rich King May 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by today's tornado in Kent County, they were hit by a viscous storm and tornado this afternoon. A lot of rain and hail dumped on us very fast in Sussex county and it was surreal to see some of the pictures people were posting of the storm. Between the bees up north that were dumped on a…

Annual beach closure to protect first piping plover nests

Rich King May 16, 2014

Cape Henlopen State Park announces annual beach closure to protect first piping plover nests of the season Training for beachnesting bird monitors to be held May 17 at Cape Henlopen State Park LEWES (May 14, 2014) – Delaware beachnesting bird monitors discovered the first piping plover nests of the season at Cape Henlopen State Park last week,…

Bluefish are getting bigger … see spot run!

Rich King May 15, 2014

Fishing is picking back up in many areas. Spot are showing up in the Roosevelt inlet and a few other locations including the surf. Not in huge numbers but they are out there being caught on fishbites bloodworms for the most part. They are definitely here early. Large striped bass are in the surf but it takes some work and time to catch one…

Banging up the black drum all day

Rich King May 7, 2014

We have had some exciting fishing here the past few days. First and foremost there are sand fleas in the surf. Which is great news since they are a food source for many fish, and great bait if you do a little digging. You don't need an expensive sand flea rake, just use a minnow net and hold in in the wash when the water is retreating from a…

Restrictions on harvesting river herring, shad and striped bass

Rich King May 7, 2014

Anglers reminded to observe restrictions on harvesting river herring, shad and striped bass DOVER (May 7, 2014) – As fishing season in Delaware waters unfolds, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife reminds anglers of harvest restrictions for river herring, shad and striped bass: River herring fishery closed statewide River herring, a…

Delaware changes in summer flounder, black sea bass regulations

Rich King May 2, 2014

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announces changes in summer flounder, black sea bass regulations DOVER (May 2, 2014) – Recreational anglers catching summer flounder in Delaware waters will be able to keep smaller fish this season when regulation changes take effect on Saturday, May 11. The changes allow anglers to keep four fish per day…

Wacky weather for fishing

Rich King May 1, 2014

Everyone having fun with the latest weather? The flooding up north is going to create some nasty water for the next few days. The beaches were carved up a bit the other day, but then smoothed back out we just have a steep slope in some areas to the surf. Good news is most of the grass and weeds have washed ashore which will make fishing a…

Proposed Shellfish Aquaculture Regulations

Rich King May 1, 2014

Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to hold May 21 public hearing on proposed shellfish aquaculture regulations DOVER (May 1, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public hearing on Delaware’s Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture regulations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 21 at DNREC’s Lewes Field Facility, 901 Pilottown…

Big striped bass, weakfish, and flounder, oh yeah!!

Rich King Apr 25, 2014

Well the water is warming back up and so is the fishing. There have been some very nice flounder caught in the Lewes Canal this week on pink gulp. They are also showing up in the inland bays and Indian River Inlet. Great to see the fishing finally taking a turn for the better, this has been along drawn out end of winter. The…

Diamond Back Terrapin nesting season

Rich King Apr 24, 2014

Diamond Back Terrapin nesting season starts in May. Keep an eye out for these little guys this year. The State of Delaware no longer has any funded projects to protect the Diamond Back terrapin due to lack of funding and no volunteers available to assist these creatures. Usually there are groups that will look out for them during the peak of…

Short stretch of Dune Road to close temporarily starting May 12

Rich King Apr 24, 2014

REISSUING to clarify that only a portion of Dune Road will be closed in May for completion of new Gordons Pond trail Contact: Pat Cooper, Delaware State Parks, 302-645-8983 Short stretch of Dune Road to close temporarily starting May 12; impeding access to Herring Point at Cape Henlopen State Park CAPE HENLOPEN (April 24, 2014) –…

Fun in the sun for the surf fishing tournament

Rich King Apr 17, 2014

We held our first surf fishing tournament on Saturday and it was a great time. I arrived at conquest beach around 4:30 in the morning and there were a few folks already waiting to register. The weather was not as bad as forecast, we never saw any rain. I signed them in and sent them out to the beach. We had thirty two people sign up from…

Battle on the Beach is Saturday

Rich King Apr 10, 2014

Saturday is the Battle on the Beach surf fishing tournament, and we are anticipating a great time. The tournament starts at 6 am and lasts until 3 pm. I will be checking people in at conquest beach in the parking lot before the start, you can sign up the day of the tournament. I will be there by 4:30 a.m. The weather is looking great for the…

Navigational aids (buoys) are being placed in the inland bays

Rich King Apr 8, 2014

The navigational aids placement was started on Monday the 7th of April. Big thanks to the folks at the Coast Guard for leaving them in much longer than normal this winter. Who knew the bay would freeze over so fast this year, or at all for that matter. From the Indian River Coast Guard Station ... "Update: Been receiving a lot of calls in…

CCA DE chapter meeting April 14th

Rich King Apr 8, 2014

Please mark your calendars for our next meeting on Monday, April 14th at 6 pm. Our meeting will be held at the Milford Diner in Milford, DE. The address ... 1042 N Walnut St, Milford, DE 19963. Attending a meeting is a great way to see what CCA is all about and what you can do to help the fishery issues in Delaware. If you would like to know…

DNREC … shad and river herring identification guide

Rich King Apr 8, 2014

DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announces new online shad and river herring identification guide for anglers DOVER (April 3, 2014) – A new online shad and river herring identification guide is now available for anglers on the DNREC website, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. The handy ID guide was developed to…

Bunker are in the Delaware Bay

Rich King Apr 2, 2014

Yes you read that correctly. The past two days I have been talking with several people and they are catching bunker in the Delaware Bay. The watermen I know are seeing bunker in their nets and even some nice sized striped bass here and there as well. It is possible behind these bunker schools we will start to see large migratory…

Striped Bass Spawning Season Regulations Started

Rich King Apr 1, 2014

The days are getting longer and warmer. Daffodils are popping up everywhere, the trees are budding, and purple henbit in the fields. My old salt buddies get excited when this happens, they use that as a sign that the flounder are here. The water temperatures are slowly rising, the surf hit forty one degrees today for the first time since…

Volunteers needed for 23rd annual Christina River Cleanup on April 12

Rich King Mar 26, 2014

Volunteers still needed for 23rd annual Christina River Cleanup on April 12 NEW CASTLE COUNTY (March 26, 2014) – DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara encourages volunteers to join the Christina River Watershed Cleanup along the river and several of its tributaries on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. until noon at 12 sites throughout northern New…

Migratory Striped Bass have moved into the Chesapeake Bay

Rich King Mar 24, 2014

This Saturday a few people showed up to help clean the beaches in Delaware Seashore State Park. We met at Keybox beach access and cleaned to about conquest access. I told the parks we would stay above the beach grass planting event so we would not be in the way. We didn't have a huge turnout but the group managed to pick up about two hundred…

March madness sale

Rich King Mar 20, 2014

All Delaware Surf Fishing gear is now on sale from now until April 15th ... there is a 25% off coupon in the shopping cart. We just wanted to help everyone during tax time and to say thank you for all of the support over the years. Thank You Fish on! Rich King

Beach Clean ups and a fishing report

Rich King Mar 20, 2014

Last Saturday we had fifteen people meet for a beach clean up at Beach Plum Island. I want to thank everyone for coming out and helping, these weekly clean ups are doing well for our beaches, kudos to all of you. The 684 ladies did a great job, and are going to start keeping an eye on that area more this year. They treat that beach like…

We want to fish …

Rich King Mar 13, 2014

I wrote this a few days ago, I have been ridiculously busy, I am sorry for that .... is what it is ... warmer water, fish are showing up more than many know .... since then there are striped bass showing up in the Delaware River more ... don't get excited they are residents, (the fish) but a few netter friends of mine are seeing more perch and…

Beach Clean Up March 9th Fenwick Island

Rich King Mar 5, 2014

On Sunday March 9th we will meet at the Fenwick Island State Park Bathhouse on route 1 at 9 a.m. for another beach cleaning. There will be bags available and we just ask that you bring gloves. Anyone with a legal beach tag is welcome to drive on and help us, or just walk on, and we can give you a ride as well. We are going to try…

DNREC … Trout stocked for downstate Delaware’s 2014 season opener on March 1

Rich King Feb 28, 2014

Trout stocked for downstate Delaware’s 2014 season opener on March 1 DOVER (Feb. 28, 2014) – With patches of snow lingering on the ground and only hints of warmth from the sun, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries staff met a large truck from Pennsylvania yesterday at the gates of Tidbury Creek Park just south of Dover. They lost no…

DNREC … workshop Feb. 26 on Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture regulations

Rich King Feb 25, 2014

DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to hold second public DOVER (Feb. 25, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a second public workshop on Delaware’s Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture regulations currently under development at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26 at DNREC’s Lewes Field Facility, 901 Pilottown Road,…

DNREC … The Point Will Close March 1st

Rich King Feb 25, 2014

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for 2014 beachnesting season DNREC .... LEWES (Feb. 25, 2014) The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Saturday, March 1, for the benefit of piping plovers, oystercatchers, least terns…

Beach Clean Up And Fishing Report

Rich King Feb 24, 2014

Saturday we had twenty five people come out for the first of many DSF beach cleanups for this year. I want to thank everyone who showed, you all did a great job, and I am proud of you!! We cleared over five hundred pounds of trash from the point beach in Cape Henlopen state park. We cleaned the point first and then moved south towards the…

DNREC seeks volunteers for osprey monitoring project

Rich King Feb 21, 2014

DNREC seeks volunteers for osprey monitoring project Division of Fish and Wildlife to hold orientation March 1 and 2 DOVER (Feb. 21, 2014) – The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help monitor the state’s osprey population. These majestic raptors with their distinctive stick-built nests on tall poles or…

Beach Cleanup Schedule

Rich King Feb 20, 2014

Not long ago I told you we were getting together on weekends for beach clean ups, and I had to await approval from the State Parks. Well now we are good to go and approved. Starting this Saturday the 22nd of February at 9 a.m. we will meet at the point in Cape Henlopen State park. That is the drive on entrance just below the weather station.…

DNREC … Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Framework

Rich King Feb 18, 2014

Public Listening Session on Draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Framework set for Feb. 27 in Lewes Public invited to provide input LEWES, Del (Feb. 18, 2014) – The Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (MidA RPB) invites the public to provide input on the Draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Planning Framework by participating in a listening…

DNREC … volunteers needed for beach grass planting

Rich King Feb 18, 2014

More volunteers needed for beach grass planting at Delaware Seashore State Park on March 22 Registration due by March 19 SUSSEX COUNTY (Feb. 17, 2014) – More volunteers are needed at Delaware Seashore State Park for Delaware’s annual beach grass planting event set for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 22. The event, now in its 25th…

Meetings, meetings, and crazy weather!

Rich King Feb 16, 2014

Well it has been a long week of rain, snow, snow, rain, and then we had a thunder snow/rain. Winds have been ridiculous and the last storm was a fun little Nor'easter. Now we are back to calm stirred up seas and it is a beach comber's delight out there in the sand box. I have been busy organizing and attending meetings of all kinds, I…

Coastal Conservation Association organizational meeting

Rich King Feb 12, 2014

In the past couple of months I have speaking with Tony Friedrich, several other CCA members, and a few friends of mine. We decided it is time to start a CCA chapter in Delaware. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. We are just getting started and will be able to answer questions at this meeting next Monday night on the 17th. I hope to see…

Great weekend after the thaw

Rich King Feb 3, 2014

Since the snow melted everyone has been able to get around a little easier. Roads were cleared in a decent amount of time, but the hazards of black ice at night remained. The bays froze over and the Lewes Canal which is something many have never seen or not in a long time. Friends telling me stories of ice skating on the bay when they…

keep off melting ice on ponds and waterways

Rich King Feb 3, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement cautions public to keep off melting ice on ponds, waterways DOVER (Feb. 3, 2014) – DNREC Natural Resources Police, Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Section, urges the public to use extreme caution if considering walking on ice, ice fishing, skating or taking any type of vehicle onto seemingly-solid ice…

2014 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available

Rich King Jan 31, 2014

2014 Delaware Fishing Guide is now available statewide and online DOVER (Jan. 31, 2014) – The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s new 2014 Delaware Fishing Guide has arrived with a colorful splash and is being distributed to fishing license dealers throughout the state, including sporting goods, bait & tackle…

Non Profit Organizations

Fighting Poverty One Community at a Time

Rich King Jan 30, 2014

HELP ME OUT GANG ..... My buddy Angel's sister in law needs our votes for her non profit to help them try to win 10k for their cause. All you have to do is click on the link and vote there is no money involved .... if they win ..... How will you spend the $10k?? ...... Fund 6 months of capacity-building workshops for the community, leading to…

Ocean dunes in state parks are closed to sledding, snowboarding

Rich King Jan 28, 2014

Ocean dunes in state parks are closed to sledding, snowboarding REHOBOTH BEACH (Jan. 28, 2014) – With several snow storms under our belts and more to come, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation is asking the public to help protect the dunes in Delaware’s ocean parks by reminding residents and visitors that dunes should not be used for…

DNREC … Project to improve navigation of Murderkill River at Bowers Beach

Rich King Jan 27, 2014

Gov. Markell, Sec. O’Mara announce project to improve navigation of Murderkill River at Bowers Beach Project includes beneficial reuse of dredged sand to widen the beach at South Bowers BOWERS BEACH, Del. (Jan. 27, 2014) – Today, Governor Jack Markell and DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara announced the project that will improve safety…

DNREC workshop on shellfish aquaculture regulations

Rich King Jan 23, 2014

DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to hold public workshop January 30 on Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture regulations DOVER (Jan. 23, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public workshop on Delaware’s Inland Bays shellfish aquaculture regulations currently under development at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30 at…

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge 2014

Rich King Jan 23, 2014

The first year I attended the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Delaware I was amazed at the crowd's enthusiasm for this event. Teams had all sorts of costumes and even mascots. It was truly an emotional day for many people including myself. After that event I decided Delaware Surf Fishing needed to have a team involved.…

Governor Markell Issues State of Emergency for Winter Storm

Rich King Jan 21, 2014

Governor Markell Issues State of Emergency for Winter Storm Declaration Includes Level 1 Driving Warning; Driving Discouraged and Extra Caution Encouraged Wilmington, DE – With a severe winter storm generating significant snowfall throughout Delaware, Governor Jack Markell has declared a State of Emergency that includes a statewide…

Appeal Filed Against DNREC-Approved Remediation Plan for Allen Harim Facility

Rich King Jan 19, 2014

Friday January 17 the organizations Protecting our Indian River and Inland Bays Foundation filed an appeal with the Delaware Environmental Appeals Board against the Allen Harim Facility or the old Vlasic Pickle plant location. This has been an on going fight for a community to have the state regulate this area properly. Basically…

Seals on Delaware Beaches and a fishing report

Rich King Jan 15, 2014

We are now seeing harbor and gray seals on our beaches in Delaware. One was seen today at Bayard street in Fenwick Island. Friends from the MERR institute asked us to put up this information. Please respect the space of these marine creatures and be careful around any others (seals) you may encounter on Delaware Beaches . MERR is monitoring…

The Classified section is free to list

Rich King Jan 15, 2014

We have set the classified section up so it is free to list items for sale. You just have to be registered to the site in order to list anything. If you have forgotten your password there is a link to recover, or you can send us an email and within 24 hours we will have your new password sent to you. Using the link is much faster. Aside from…

Antares ORB-1 launch

Rich King Jan 12, 2014

This week the Antares ORB-1 was launched from the Wallops Flight Facility. I applied for a social media program offered by NASA to allow people to join the media for this launch. I have been very excited for weeks to see this launch, and it being canceled a few times just made the wait that much more anticipated. I have seen the Antares launch…

Vandalism at the James Farm!

Rich King Jan 8, 2014

Vandalism at the James Farm! From the Center for the Inland Bays ... Late Saturday evening five kayaks on racks at the beach were incinerated and completely destroyed and three others were set-afloat but, fortunately, salvaged. The storage rack was also destroyed. These were property of the CIB and Ecobay Kayak, the eco-tourism…

Surf Fishing Sunday Funday in January

Rich King Jan 8, 2014

Not long ago it snowed like crazy, we had over six inches on the ground in some areas. Winds were ridiculous and creating drifts across the roads. The crews would plow a highway and it would cover back up with snow in minutes. Back roads were packed with ice, it was crazy. Three days later it rained, the snow melted, and by Sunday it was 49…

Delaware Fishing License reminder from DNREC

Rich King Jan 6, 2014

Delaware Fishing License reminder from DNREC DOVER (Jan. 6, 2014) .... DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section reminds anglers that it’s time to purchase their 2014 Delaware fishing licenses, as their 2013 licenses expired on Dec. 31. A valid fishing license is required for fishing, crabbing and clamming in Delaware…

Happy New Year

Rich King Jan 1, 2014

Happy New Year from all of us at DSF. 2013 was a great year, we had a lot of fun, met a ton of interesting people, and made many new friends. We went on a lot of adventures and are looking forward to new ones this coming year. Thank you for following DSF it has been a pleasure keeping everyone updated about Delaware's tidal waters. We will…

DNREC … Black sea bass season closes on Jan. 1, 2014

Rich King Jan 1, 2014

Delaware anglers reminded that recreational black sea bass season closes on Jan. 1, 2014 DOVER (Dec. 31, 2013) – To meet requirements of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), of which Delaware is a member state, the recreational black sea bass season will be closed in Delaware coastal waters on Wednesday, Jan. 1,…

Delaware releases 2012 Toxic Release Inventory

Rich King Dec 23, 2013

Delaware releases 2012 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Report Air releases decrease 54 percent compared to 2011; reporting now includes hydrogen sulfide DOVER (Dec. 23, 2013) – The annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data for 2012 from Delaware’s industrial facilities was marked by significant decreases in releases to air compared to 2011 and…

Invasive plant weed-out at Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area on Jan. 12

Rich King Dec 23, 2013

Division of Fish and Wildlife seeks volunteers for invasive plant weed-out at Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area on Jan. 12 DOVER (Dec. 18, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help with a habitat restoration project to remove invasive plants at the Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area east of Smyrna from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday,…

Delaware residents alerted to report door-to-door visitors claiming to represent DNREC energy staff

Rich King Dec 23, 2013

Delaware residents alerted to report door-to-door visitors claiming to represent DNREC energy staff DOVER (Dec. 20, 2013) – DNREC’s Division of Energy and Climate has learned of at least three recent reports handled by Delaware State Police and New Castle County Police of a person or persons knocking on doors in New Castle and Sussex counties,…

Winter Solstice brings a heat wave weekend

Rich King Dec 20, 2013

Well everyone keeps asking what will happen in the surf this weekend, and where are the hot spots? Well, for the past week and last weekend not much was happening in the surf, and the best fishing was out front. The back bays have seen hot action for shorties on plugs, spoons, and swim shads. These are resident fish we are seeing in the back…

DNREC … major enhancements at Delaware Seashore State Park

Rich King Dec 16, 2013

Work begins on major enhancements at Delaware Seashore State Park REHOBOTH BEACH (Dec. 16, 2013) – Nearly $10 million worth of construction has begun on enhancements in Delaware Seashore State Park. The work, which includes major upgrades, replacements and enhancements, will be focused on the south and north sides of the Indian River…

Fishing Report and storm update for Friday the 13th

Rich King Dec 13, 2013

The final predictions are out for tomorrow's storm, the lower part of Delaware (below the C&D canal) will see mostly rain. This storm may begin as possible snow and sleet in the morning but will definitely switch to rain for the late morning and afternoon. The Northern parts of Delaware will probably see snow and sleet. everywhere north of…

DNREC … Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan

Rich King Dec 12, 2013

Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan now available to help Delawareans prepare and act DOVER (Dec. 12, 2013) – After nearly three years of assessment, debate and public input, Delaware’s Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee has approved recommendations for adapting to sea level rise in the state through the release of its final report, “Preparing…

Redfish in the surf with random keeper striped bass

Rich King Dec 9, 2013

Not much has changed this past week in the fishing community. The surf has been slow to random for keeper striped bass. One day it is good for a few anglers and the next day it is donuts by the box. Bunker has been the best bait, and the boats are doing well with stretch 25's at the Overfalls and Sea Colony area. Live eels have done well…

The surf bite was slow and Monday meetings are starting back up

Rich King Dec 1, 2013

Well today was nothing like yesterday in the surf. The sun rose and it was a gorgeous day, but the fish bite definitely slowed down. We went to conquest beach and set up for a lot of plug throwing and spoon tossing. I cast off and on for almost four hours. Everyone near us was using bunker chunks and the reports coming in were about the…

Striped Bass In The Surf And Snowy Owls In The Dunes

Rich King Nov 30, 2013

Yesterday a few keeper striped bass were caught in the surf. The birds have been working the water in the mornings and everyday they have gotten closer. Yesterday they came within casting distance. A few keepers were pulled in Delaware Seashore State Park. The boats had been doing well in the Delaware bay, but in the past few days the fish…

Striped Bass are Heavy in the Delaware Bay

Rich King Nov 26, 2013

A few days ago the Delaware Bay blew up with striped bass. John French said they were biting like packs of rabid dogs. Good to see the fall run finally enter DE waters. They have been passing us for weeks, showing up in Maryland and far up the Chesapeake bay. The run is still happening up north and the fish seem to blow up one area for a few…

noma-coast2coast raising awareness of melanoma

Rich King Nov 20, 2013

I met Brian and Brendan McElrone tonight in Rehoboth at Arenas Deli. Brian has been riding his bicycle across the country to help raise awareness for Melanoma. "Melanoma is a tumor of melanin-forming cells, typically a malignant tumor associated with skin cancer. My brother Brendan was diagnosed with melanoma a few years back and successfully…

Weekend Delaware Surf Fishing report

Rich King Nov 18, 2013

Friday we got off work early so I went out and about to do a little fishing. I hit up the Indian River Inlet on the north side near the back marina. Throwing spoons just for fun and to relax a little. I caught five bluefish in the eighteen inch range. It was fun and as soon as I went to get the phone to get some pictures it just kept ringing,…

Big Striped Bass in the Delaware Bay

Rich King Nov 14, 2013

Fishing is picking up in the Delaware bay. Nice striped bass are showing up instead of just swimming past the state in the thirty to forty pound range. Live lining eels has been the best but stretches are working for a few as well. Hopefully we will see some move into the surf. Last Sunday a nice seventeen pound blue was hit at…

Fishing is picking up but slowly

Rich King Nov 8, 2013

Fishing from the surf has been bleak the past few days. There are some short striped bass here and there, small flounder, little bluefish and by little I mean size. Ling are in the surf here and there and we still have sand eels. There is plenty of food in the surf, just not much there feeding. I have seen a lot of birds half a mile…

Windy weekend made for poor fishing

Rich King Nov 3, 2013

The past week was decent fishing, even in the surf. Some redfish on spoons and plugs, and several shorty striped bass from the beach. Still smaller blues in the surf and some decent sizes at Indian River Inlet. A few ling cod and spot were caught in the surf as well. Mullet chunks and bunker have done good for catching. The…

The fall striped bass run is beginning for Delaware

Rich King Oct 28, 2013

It was a great weekend for fishing for some, and not so good for others, the trials and tribulations of trying to catch. There were lots of small blue fish at the point today. Friends spent the day there tearing into them. Mullet rigs and spoons were producing nicely. Redfish are showing up in the surf still. From Fenwick to Cape…

Delaware beaches are filling back in

Rich King Oct 24, 2013

The beaches are finally filling back in, but it will still take some time to get back to where they were before the storm. Reading the beaches is a little harder since the cuts are constantly moving. Your best bet is to look for rip currents, or a wave that pyramids or looks taller in the center. Waves that wash on top of one another are…

DNREC : Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisory

Rich King Oct 24, 2013

Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisory Updated advisory for the tidal Delaware River reflects long-term environmental improvements DOVER (Oct. 23, 2013) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health today updated the fish…

Sand Eels are in the surf … everywhere

Rich King Oct 19, 2013

The new profile of the beaches has been amazing to observe the last few days. If you want to know how the bottom under the surf looks, go to a beach right now in Delaware at low tide. What you will see may just show you a few things you have always wondered. If you really want a treat stay there for the entire incoming tide. The beaches in…

Hunter’s Moon fishing report

Rich King Oct 17, 2013

The seas have calmed down and the water is clearing up rather fast. The beaches are still flat in most areas but the sand bars and troughs will be reshaped. Every incoming wave adds a little help. And the waves never stop coming. I have been working days and fishing in the evening as long as we get off early enough. Waiting for the end of…

Post Nor’easter update : beach conditions

Rich King Oct 14, 2013

The wind is dying down, the storm is gone and the sun came out today. Finally, we all really missed our normal nice days at the beach. The water is even getting a little clearer. It will take a few days for it to really clear up and hopefully the coming rains this weekend will not inhibit that either. We will have to wait and see.…

Nor’Easter and Delaware Beaches

Rich King Oct 9, 2013

The background color of the website has been changed to pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, October. The fishing these past few days was great. Red drum and black drum have been caught at IRI. Big blues moved through there the other day, keeper striped bass in the mix. Spot chunks. strips and whole live ones did well. If you…

Blackbird Creek Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19

Rich King Oct 7, 2013

Blackbird Creek Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 celebrates one of Delaware’s outdoor treasures DNREC press release ..... TOWNSEND (Oct. 7, 2013) – Autumn’s vibrant foliage, the pristine waters and lush landscape of Blackbird Creek Reserve will be…

Largest Long Fin True Albacore Caught in Delaware This Year

Rich King Oct 3, 2013

The winds have calmed down and it has been beautiful on the beach yesterday and today. We should have decent weather during this Indian summer. The other night I was fishing with Boots and he hit a small pompano. We still have the warm water fish in our waters. Bluefish are still small and ranging in sizes from six inches to fourteen. Mullet…

DSSP campground will close for the season October 15, 2013

Rich King Oct 2, 2013

FROM DSSP ...... Due to the new park enhancements and pending campground construction, the Delaware Seashore State Park campground will close Tuesday, October 15, 2013 and campground reservations for the 2014 season will be temporarily unavailable until late spring. The campground is scheduled to re-open late May 2014. In addition to…

Coast Day 2013

Rich King Oct 2, 2013

Coast Day 2013 The University of Delaware's festive Coast Day returns for the 37th year on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our theme this year is "Building Resilient Coastal Communities." Throughout the event, UD scientists, staff, and students are highlighting some of the many ways we are working to maintain a healthy environment…

7th Annual DMS Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament

Rich King Oct 2, 2013

7th Annual DMS Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament October 4, 5 & 6, 2013 The Delaware Mobile Surf-fishermen, Inc (DMS) invites you to join your fellow anglers at the 7th Annual DMS Invitational Surf Fishing tournament. If you fished our Tournament in the past, come back and bring a friend. If you haven't fished our Tournament, sign up! …

fishing report and the week’s adventures

Rich King Oct 1, 2013

Well it has been an eventful week for this guy. First I just want to thank the folks at the Cape Gazette for the opportunity to write for their Beach Paper tis year. That was a lot of fun and it was relieving to work with professional people in the media industry. I look forward to the summer starting back up, and writing for…

North jetty repair to begin Oct. 2 at Delaware Seashore State Park

Rich King Sep 30, 2013

North jetty repair to begin Oct. 2 at Delaware Seashore State Park DNREC PRESS RELEASE ..... INDIAN RIVER INLET (Sept. 30, 2013) – On Wednesday, Oct. 2, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors will begin repair work on the north side of the Indian River Inlet jetty, which is located within Delaware Seashore State Park.…

Delaware State record 358-pound swordfish … confirmed

Rich King Sep 26, 2013

State record 358-pound swordfish caught from Delaware vessel Press release from DNREC .... LEWES (Sept. 26, 2013) – Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament Director Nate Rust of DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that a 358-pound swordfish caught on Sept. 7 set a new state record for the species. The record-sized swordfish…

Delaware has keeper redfish in the surf

Rich King Sep 24, 2013

The temperatures are quickly dropping on land and at sea. The water temps have been steadily dropping this past week. Fall is definitely here and maybe this year we will actually have a season. We are now in the transition period for fishing when the warm water and colder water fish are out there at the same time. This happens every…

New Online shark identification guide for Delaware anglers

Rich King Sep 24, 2013

new online shark identification guide for anglers DOVER (Sept. 24, 2013) – A new online shark identification guide has been posted on the DNREC website, the Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today, in an effort to increase awareness of these ocean predators whose numbers are in decline. To check out the new guide, click Delaware…

2013 Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept. 21

Rich King Sep 17, 2013

Kickoff event issues call for volunteers to join 2013 Delaware Coastal Cleanup FENWICK ISLAND (Sept. 4, 2013) – Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Deputy Secretary David Small joined t-shirt sponsor Delmarva Power this morning on the beach at the Delaware-Maryland line to make the kickoff call for volunteers to…

Fall like surf fishing weather

Rich King Sep 17, 2013

This past weekend was beautiful out with fall like temperatures at night and warm during the days. I checked out the Dragon Boat Festival 2013 in Lewes on Sunday. I had a good time seeing many friends on different teams, and ran around all day taking a plethora of pictures. The races were cool, three boats would run a small course in their…

Traffic at Trap Pond State Park to be affected Sept. 23-27

Rich King Sep 16, 2013

Traffic at Trap Pond State Park to be affected Sept. 23-27 by dam valve repair DOVER (Sept. 16, 2013) – The northbound lane of Trap Pond Road at Trap Pond State Park will have intermittent closures between September 23-27 and a bike path along the road also will be closed while a valve repair is made to an outlet gate at Trap Pond Dam. The…

Surf Fishing with Ron Kyle and the boys

Rich King Sep 13, 2013

Wednesday morning (9/11/13) I hit Indian River Inlet before sunrise. I was meeting Ron "Jiggy Fins" Kyle that day and I wanted to fish the rockpile and check out the sunrise. He wouldn't be here until later in the morning. The wind was nice out of the south but once down below the rocks the gnats were awful. The flies have not been too bad,…

National Hunting and Fishing Day Sunday, Sept. 15

Rich King Sep 13, 2013

DNREC’s celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day Sunday, Sept. 15 to feature family-friendly outdoor fun DOVER (Sept. 11, 2013) – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 15, visitors to the Aquatic Resource Education Center (AREC) near Smyrna will be able to sample a wide range of outdoor activities from paddling a canoe to…

Pending Delaware State Record Swordfish

Rich King Sep 10, 2013

The summer season is over, but the fishing continues. Many are awaiting the striped bass run, and only concerned with that species when it comes to fishing. Most of us just like to fish and could care less what we catch. The best part of fishing is going through the motions, and being out there. Sitting on the beach, hanging at the…

Milford “Freedom” Festival Riverwalk 2013

Rich King Sep 5, 2013

This Thursday the 13th annual Milford "Freedom" Festival Riverwalk will commence. DSF will have a booth there this year on Saturday ... Announcement from the Milford Chamber of commerce ... "July may be the biggest vacation month in many places, however for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford; it’s the month when things…

Labor Day Weekend festivities and fishing

Rich King Sep 3, 2013

We had an awesome Labor Day weekend. I hope everyone had a great summer, and even though the season is over, the fishing will continue. I want to send a HUGE thanks out to everyone who dropped by the DSF booth this weekend, my head is still spinning. I see the numbers on Facebook and in the servers for the website, but to actually meet…

Pompano caught in the surf

Rich King Aug 31, 2013

The surf is seeing a new catch this week. Pompano showed up the other day caught on Fishbites. Flounder, kingfish, weakfish, spot, croaker, skates, and cownose rays are abundant. The surf has been hit or miss on fishing, the best tide has been the incoming (for the most part). Some nice blues were caught at the point yesterday on mullet rigs. …

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