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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.

DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Rich King Aug 27, 2019

DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Volunteer registration to close Sept. 2DOVER (Aug. 27, 2019) – Volunteers are still needed and encouraged to join the 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…

Another Day of Rough Seas

Rich King Aug 27, 2019

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON We canceled the beach clean up for today because at 9 AM the beaches are still going to be a little wet. Water has pushed most if not all trash to the dune lines or sucked it back out to sea only to deposit it elsewhere. High tide today was at 6:11 AM and you can see the water…

Happy National Dog Day

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

National Dog Day Is August 26th Bentley likes to bark at waves and then try to eat them. Happy National dog day to you and your fir babies. Mine seems to know today is a special day or he is just acting up more fun on a Monday. Spoil them more like we all do, everyday not just one day a year. This is Bentley with his signature…

High Tide Is Flooding The Beaches Today

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

The angry seas haven't let up and like yesterday the water will push to the dune lines. We are in a new moon phase, so that is not helping with the higher tides combined with this wind. It is 3:30 PM and high tide isn't full until 6 PM at the Indian River Inlet. It is kind of funny to sit here and give out winter beach conditions, in…

Haunted Places In Sussex County You Didn’t Know About

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

Haunted Places In Delaware, Many Are Very Close To Places We Fish. Long Cemetery “Catman’s Grave” Right off Catmans Road in Frankford there is a long dirt road that takes you to Long Cemetery or known as “Catman’s Grave” to ghost chasers. Isolated in the woods this graveyard has long been rumored to contain the spirit of “Catman”. A man…

Maryland Is Closing Oyster Harvesting Season

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Recreational and Commercial Oyster Season - Effective Aug. 28, 2019 MD DNR (aug 29, 2019) ... The secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 08.02.04.11G announces that the recreational and commercial seasons for…

Fishbites Should Be Stored Correctly To Extend Their Shelf Life

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

Storing Fishbites Correctly Will Extend The Shelf Life For Years (Aug 2019) ... Fishbites are refrigerated at the company until they are shipped in coolers to distributors. Refrigerating Fishbites products extends the life and keeps the colors from fading. Even if the colors fade the scent will still work. Distributors have coolers supplied by…

Lookdowns One Of The Freaky Tropical Fish We See In Delaware

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

Tropical Fish Arrive In Delaware With The Gulf Stream Every Summer Various summer tropical fish move up the east coast with the Gulf Stream. Lookdowns, often mistaken for moonfish, have been showing up for a long time in our waters, especially in August. Over the weekend Mellyne Herrera caught this lookdown in her cast net near the Pot Nets…

Beach Buggy With A Weather Station

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

We asked everyone to send in your beach buggy photos and descriptions to share with everyone. If you have a beach buggy you would like share send us an email at admin@delaware-surf-fishing.com. We have been sent some cool rides, this one comes with a neat added feature. Dennis Dishler's beach buggy, though just a standard jeep, has a…

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park ocean swimming beaches

Rich King Aug 26, 2019

NREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park ocean swimming beaches DOVER (August 26, 2019) – Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s state parks have changed effective today, August 26. On Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug.…

Minor Coastal Flooding At High Tide

Rich King Aug 25, 2019

Minor inland bay flooding will occur on the next high tide (5 AM) due to the northeast winds. Dewey Beach, New road bay access, Oak Orchard, Canary Creek in Lewes, Pot Nets Communities, and the usual low spots. Masseys Ditch and the Island at high tide today ... Driscoll Drones Monday morning will be a little wet at high tide, around 7:30…

Sunday “Angry Seas” Funday Will Last Until Tuesday

Rich King Aug 25, 2019

Yesterday everyone was treated to nor'easter like conditions without the usual annoying torrential rains and bone chilling cold. Welcome to our winter world, when the beaches get slammed with a full blown nor'easter. It was much cooler from this front moving through and boy does it feel good. Not to mention a solid reminder that fall…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 Results

Rich King Aug 24, 2019

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series During Angry Seas Fishbites DSF's newest tournament and event sponsor Everyone was trying to fish today and then the ocean decided it wanted some its beach back. It didn't ask, just showed up shaved about two to four feet of sand off the beach face into high tide. Despite that, there were fish…

All Beaches Have A Steep Ledge From High Surf Conditions

Rich King Aug 24, 2019

(August 24, 2019) ... Angry seas today my friends, and they gave everyone a show. At incoming to high tide today, fast waves cut a ledge or a cliff, for a better visual description, up and down the Delaware and Maryland beaches. Heavy carving in Ocean City Maryland as well. The water is still working the ledges. This always happens with these…

Tagged Butterfly Release Today

Rich King Aug 24, 2019

If you are in the Kent County area today stop by Brecknock Park For A Tagged Butterfly Release. Kara Okonewski .. "BUTTERFLY RELEASE TODAY (8/24) AT 11 am! Swing over to Brecknock Park in Camden, DE for a monarch butterfly release! Get up close to our monarchs before release and watch a live tagging! Meet at the butterfly garden, to the…

Spanish Mackerel Triggering The Blues

Rich King Aug 24, 2019

Crooked Hammock Brewery Actively Fishing Lager and Beach Escape Session IPA seasonal craft beers. Mention DSF and receive 10% off your purchase. Yesterday at Key Box and few other spots the blue fish schools were also producing Spanish mackerel. Schools are moving by start tossing spoons towards them orSstingsilvers and deadly dicks.…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 Card

Rich King Aug 23, 2019

DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 Tomorrow is DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 and it's gonna be a right snotty day. A reminder of fall fishing, but with summer fish. Look on the bright side the flies should be minimal, maybe hiding for their lives in your truck by days end. East wind will be tough casting into. Good luck…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 12-18

Rich King Aug 23, 2019

Reminder for the week: Hunters should review wildlife area maps and their regulations before hunting these areas DOVER (Aug. 23, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s…

Inland Bay Oyster Farms Are Being Damaged By Boats

Rich King Aug 23, 2019

Inland Bay Boaters Beware, Oyster Farms Can Destroy Your Lower Unit And You Are Responsible For Farm Damage And Loss Recently, some of the oyster farms around the Delaware Inland Bays in Rehoboth and Indian River Bay were damaged, most likely by boats or jet skis. These oyster farms are marked with four large corner posts. They are…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing on striped bass management Aug. 29 in Dover

Rich King Aug 23, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissionpublic hearing on striped bass management Aug. 29 in Dover DOVER (Aug. 23, 2019) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed addendum to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fisheries Management Plan at 6…

Delaware Fishing Report August 23

Rich King Aug 23, 2019

Fishing Report for Delaware Waters, Beaches and Bays If you can avoid a summer cold, no matter what it takes do it! Day five and I can still hear colors thanks to the NyQuil which is the only thing keeping me sane. What is it about summer colds that make them worse than a winter cold. Speaking of cold we have a front incoming,…

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…

Rich King Aug 22, 2019

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Sussex County in southern Delaware...Southwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware...Kent County in central Delaware...Northeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...Northeastern Caroline County in eastern…

DELDOT Announces The Woodland Ferry Is Now Open

Rich King Aug 22, 2019

Woodland Ferry Now Open The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Woodland Ferry is now open to traffic. After months of needed repairs, the Woodland Ferry reopened on August 21. We appreciate everyone's patience during this time and are pleased that the ferry is again open to the public. Woodland Ferry …

A Trout With Two Mouths Is Freaking Out The Internet

Rich King Aug 22, 2019

A Trout With Two Mouths Was Caught In Lake Champlain A few days ago a picture showed up online of a fish with two mouths. It was originally posted as two headed lake trout. At first everyone's response was yeah, right, that is fake news. It's not. I spent a few days triple checking. This is the catch of a lifetime, but what's up with…

Maryland Fishing Report – Aug. 21

Rich King Aug 21, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report – Aug. 21 Striped Bass Summer Fishing Advisory Chesapeake Bay Oxygen Levels Maryland DNR .... August 21, 2019 Memories are made while fishing and crabbing and this guy is lucky enough to have a grandfather to take him crabbing. Photo by Jim Livingston We are on the back end of August and there are signs…

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until Tonight

Rich King Aug 21, 2019

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 610 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and southeast…

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI

Rich King Aug 21, 2019

States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board releases Draft Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass for public comment. Atlantic coastal states from Maine through North Carolina,…

The Modern Beach Buggy

Rich King Aug 21, 2019

Everyone Has A Beach Buggy, Their Favorite Beach Ride For Surf Fishing Jeeps Are A Popular Beach Ride. There are some cool rides out on the beaches. Some are new, some old, and some are modified beyond their original intentions. Once you find your beach ride, you will want to outfit it to suit your needs for surf fishing. Everyone has a…

The First Annual Tangier Classic Fishing Tournament

Rich King Aug 20, 2019

The Tangier Classic Fishing Tournament Is Raising Money For Great Local Causes As a team of five close friends who have fished the Crisfield area our whole lives, we’ve decided to plan an event that brings a fresh new edge to the Chesapeake Bay angling community. Our tournament offers a unique format. Anglers can fish anywhere in the Chesapeake…

DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management Section invites public to ‘design a sign, protect a dune’ by entering artwork, messages in dune awareness contest

Rich King Aug 20, 2019

Sept. 2 deadline for dune sign contest entries fast approaching DOVER (Aug. 20, 2019) – The Sept. 2 deadline for entries in the DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section’s “Keep Off the Dunes” signage contest is fast approaching. The public is invited to submit eye-catching and effective original artwork and messaging to remind…

Cleaning A Penn 722 Greenie Fishing Reel

Rich King Aug 20, 2019

I asked Bill McGee to take apart and service my grandfather's Penn 722 "greenie" reel that I want to fish. This was my grandfather's reel. Light reel penn made for less money then the 714 and 716 greenie. Bill said cleaning it and preserving this reel would be easy. If I wanted to fish it, he would have to replace some parts. I told him…

Commercial Closure in Federal Waters for Atlantic Migratory Group Spanish Mackerel

Rich King Aug 20, 2019

Commercial Closure in Federal Waters for Atlantic Migratory Group Spanish Mackerel Northern Zone on August 24, 2019 WHAT/WHEN:The commercial harvest of Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel northern zone in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 24, 2019, and will re-open on March 1, 2020. The northern zone for…

Cooking & Recipes

Blackened Lionfish Breakfast Taco Recipe

Rich King Aug 20, 2019

Who says you can’t have fish for breakfast? Packed with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, lionfish is the choice protein for a quick and healthy morning meal. Ingredients: 3 ounces lionfish 2 eggs 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream 1 slice Havarti Cheese 1 tablespoon of Chef Paul Magic…

Today’s Storm Produced Hail and Heavy Rain With Epic Photos

Rich King Aug 19, 2019

This afternoon beach visitors, surf anglers, and anyone near Rehoboth, Fenwick, Bethany, and Lewes saw some rather nautical weather. The winds picked up and the hail and rain came right after. Before it hit people were treated to a sight out of a Sci-Fi movie. Storm cloud over Cape Henlopen state park ... photo from Mike Napier. …

Maryland Angler Tops Record for Common Dolphinfish

Rich King Aug 19, 2019

August 19, 2019 Catch Record for Mahi Set Just Three Weeks Ago at the Poor Girls Open A Pasadena woman reeled in a new Maryland state record common dolphinfish, also known as mahi mahi. Kristy Frashure was participating in the Poor Girls Fishing Tournament in Ocean City on Aug. 16 when she caught the 74.5-pound fish. Frashure and five…

Some Perspective and Facts About Blue-green Algae on Delmarva

Rich King Aug 19, 2019

There are some stories in the news recently about blue-green algal poisonings of dogs. By Robin Tyler Some Perspective and Facts About Blue-green Algae on Delmarva: There are some stories in the news recently about blue-green algal poisonings of dogs. From 1990 to 2017 I was an aquatic ecologist with the State of Delaware, DNREC. I monitored…

About That Shark Washed Up On Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Aug 19, 2019

A shark Washed Up Onto Rehoboth Beach And The Lifeguards Removed It On Sunday Yesterday a couple of pictures were circulating social media. The caption(s) stated that a shark washed up onto the beach in Rehoboth Beach and was removed by the lifeguards. Not a big deal it happens. Then the picture's caption stated the shark, still alive,…

The Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Final Results

Rich King Aug 19, 2019

Flounder Pounder Open 2019 The Largest Flounder Tournament In The World Ended on Sunday. Sunday was the final day for the Flounder Pounder Open 2019. There were 120 boats out fishing, there were ten times that many people at the scales. The bar was packed at Paradise. Everyone wanted to see who would win, would there be a turnover for…

This Is Why You Don’t Take Pontoon Boats Through The Indian River Inlet

Rich King Aug 18, 2019

Video of Pontoon Boat Almost "Submarining" In Indian River Inlet Just a heads up to boaters, particularly pontoon boats. Stop going through the Indian River Inlet. This pontoon made it but it was close, very close. TC Dean sent us this video of the this pontoon slamming into the breakers. …

Flounder Pounder Open Results Day 4

Rich King Aug 18, 2019

Flounder Pounder Open at Paradise Grill Fourth Day Results Yesterday was the next to the last day at the scales. 222 boats were fishing, and it was a nice day. Boats weren't at the scales by 4 PM, many of the anglers were fishing until the last minute. Everyone is picking through lots of fish. Great catches just too small to score. The…

Flounder Pounder

Rich King Aug 16, 2019

Flounder Pounder THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your "agreement" they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor and it is a nightmare trying to…

DNREC, City of Lewes launching outreach campaign to clear Lewes dune of illegally-stored kayaks, boats and water sports equipment

Rich King Aug 16, 2019

DNREC, City of Lewes launching outreach campaign to clear Lewesdune of illegally-stored kayaks, boats and water sports equipment DOVER (Aug. 16, 2019) – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the City of Lewes will launch an awareness campaign next week aimed at clearing the Lewes dune of personal effects such…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 5-11

Rich King Aug 16, 2019

Reminder for the week: Purchase your 2019/2020 Delaware hunting license, waterfowl stamp now DOVER (Aug. 16, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish &…

Contacts To Fight The Beach Coalition

Rich King Aug 16, 2019

The last time this happened, about two years ago. Ray Bivens, Director of Delaware state parks needed support to say no to these folks for their limited access request. He got that support from multitudes of anglers in less than 18 hours. Then he told the Beach Coalition, not going to happen. We need to do that again. At the end of the IHV…

Delaware Fishing Report

Rich King Aug 16, 2019

Delaware fishing report for August 16th Water Temperatures Are On Point The weather has been dicey the last couple of days. Flounder Pounder anglers have been out, but not in full force. That will change today into the weekend. Everyone fishes, or has to finish their set of three days. There are flounder about just have to find the…

Flounder Pounder Open Day Two Turns It Up

Rich King Aug 15, 2019

Second Day Of The Flounder Pounder Open scales At Paradise Grill The scales were ready today for the Flounder Pounder Open 2019 at 4 PM, we just needed some fish. There were boats out fishing loaded with anglers. Everyone was anticipating a mild day at the scales. You never know what will hit at a tournament, but the first day in a few…

DNREC’s Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park

Rich King Aug 15, 2019

DNREC’s Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park Registration deadline is Sept. 6 for state’s 21st BOW event DOVER (Aug. 15, 2019) – Delaware’s 2019 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is set for the weekend of Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park near Bear, DNREC’s Division of Fish &…

Offshore Weather Tower Coming To Ocean City Maryland

Rich King Aug 15, 2019

US Wind will install a weather tower (meteorological tower MET) off the coast of Ocean City , Maryland On August 10th a barge left Louisiana carrying the mast for the meteorological tower, MET. It is expected to arrive on site sometime in late August. After the arrival of the barge, installation is expected to take ten to fourteen…

The Beach Coalition Is Going After Your Surf Fishing Access In 2020

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

The Beach Coalition is at it again, they want you off their beaches. (August 2019) ... I will apologize now, this is a long read, but it is very important. Your surf fishing trucks are a "crisis". Your parking in front of their houses on the surf fishing beaches you pay to access, it is a crisis for them, their guests, and renters.…

Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Day 1 Results

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

Day one of the Flounder Pounder Open Scales Was Exciting Every quarter inch counts when you have a daily calcutta. Yo never know what a fish will weigh. Today the scales opened at 4 PM, just as the skies opened on all the anglers,Paradise, and Long Neck. Fast moving storms would roll through every twenty to thirty minutes for a couple…

Maryland Fishing Report – August 14

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

Maryland Fishing Report – August 14 MD DNR ... August 14, 2019 Photo by Michael Carr No matter how seasoned one is as a fishermen, catching a noteworthy fish brings out excitement that is too often suppressed deep within us. Our daily trials can take a toll on our sense of childlike fun. This photo made me smile and caused me to…

Watch The Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Scales Live At 4

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

The Largest Flounder Tournament Doesn't Pay Their Bills THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your “agreement” they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor…

Fishermen Who Stare At Seagulls And Win

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

I keep seeing an article for a study about staring down seagulls. Well shorebirds, because "sea gulls" don't actually exist. Anyway, all anglers know if you stare down the birds they leave you alone. Only until you break eye contact, then they go for your bait. They are relentless, and rightfully so, they have become human dependent for an…

Yard Sailing For Old Penn Reels

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

Lets talk about the five to twenty dollar yard sale finds. Pictured here is the Penn 704 greenie. One of the first Penn surf fishing spinning reels. These were the most popular and the most abused reels. The 704 reels are over fifty years old. With a few new parts, such as bail springs and drag washers, the 704 can work like new. The next…

Somewhere Under The Monochrome

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

Monochrome rainbow lights up Delaware Skyline On Wednesday evening, as the storms were exiting Delmarva, Smyrna was treated to a monochrome rainbow. It occurred just after a brilliant double rainbow. While monochromatic rainbows form in the same way as a normal “Roy G. Biv” rainbow, through reflection and refraction of light passing through…

Cuda Been A WMO Contender Now You’re Dinner

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

Barracuda caught off the coast of Maryland and Delaware during the White Marlin Open The Gulf Stream brings us many strange, unusual, rare, vicous, and tasty fish visitors. Once in a while we see a catch like this barracuda. The other day Stephen Paris and his boys were fishing the White Marlin Open when they managed to troll up a little…

The Best Osprey Nest To Watch

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

This isn't the best nest to sit and observe, but it is my favorite to keep an eye on all summer. It is easy to see, it is just below the last businesses and the marina in Dewey along the side of route 1 southbound on the bay side. It is my favorite to observe when I am stuck in traffic, daily in the summer. There are many of these low…

Flounder Pounder Open Starts Today

Rich King Aug 14, 2019

THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your "agreement" they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor and it is a nightmare trying to get your money.…

Nautical Weather Later Today

Rich King Aug 13, 2019

We have some severe storm and flood warnings for later today. Batten down the hatches. If you live near water make sure anything that can blow away is tied down or put away. These storms come in fast and hard. Few years ago one flooded oak orchard so bad a ramp washed out and almost took a house with it. Five inches of rain in a…

The Inland Bays Now Has Its First Of Three Artificial Reefs.

Rich King Aug 13, 2019

A Recycled Oyster Reef- a First for the Inland Bays! Fenwick Island, DE - The first known artificial oyster reef in Little Assawoman Bay was installed by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays during the week of July 29th to work towards restoring once abundant populations of native oysters to the Inland Bays. Oysters filter water and provide…

It Finally Happened

Rich King Aug 12, 2019

Identifying Fish Can Be Hilarious Online Especially When It Happens To Be a Banded Rudderfish (August 12, 2019) ... I have been waiting a long time for this day, and laughing for a half hour. That moment someone sends you a fish ID question and it actually is a banded rudderfish. For those in the know, this is funny because, the standard…

Last Day To Register For The Flounder Pounder Open 2019

Rich King Aug 11, 2019

If you haven't already today by 6 PM is the last day to register for the Flounder Pounder. You can register online or go Paradise Grill in Pot Nets Bayside and register in person. Should be an interesting year I don't think we have seen a Delaware Flounder over two digits yet offshore. Been some quality fish caught but not huge.…

Guarantee Your Delaware Surf Fishing Tag And Access Forever.

Rich King Aug 11, 2019

So you didn't get a Delaware surf fishing access tag this year and you're upset about it? You aren't the only ones, but there is a simple solution to own a "forever tag". There is a bit of a loophole in the Delaware surf fishing tags. If you have one of the new numbered black Delaware surf fishing tags, you have a guaranteed tag.…

Free Bait On The Beach Gnome What I Mean

Rich King Aug 11, 2019

There is a lot of peanut bunker are being pushed up close to the shore, and washing up on the beach. They are also easy to cast net or snag. No idea what is pushing them in so close. Dolphin, skate, shark, flounder, cobia, bluefish, or Spanish mackerel. It could be everything out there is pushing the bunker. They could even be just…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Series Slam 7 Results

Rich King Aug 10, 2019

Decent day in the surf, many caught some, some caught many. The spot bite turned on pretty fast for a few anglers. "Rich the 4 photos with jokers aside of 2 of diamonds are mine. The next set of 4 pictures are for Ralph Mcbride. We were catching so fast, we were putting them in buckets and casting right back out." The boys sent me a group…

Local Wins The WMO For The Second Time

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Tonight at 10 PM history was made when Tom Hinkle set a new record by winning the White Marlin Open for the Second time. The marlin he and the Fish Whistle crew brought to the scales weighed 79.5 pounds and held. He won in 2008 with an 81 pound white marlin. The scales were exciting to watch today. Boats were coming in one after…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 card

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Tomorrow's card is the two of diamonds. I set the cobia length to 16 inches for grins and giggles. May as well get a number on them, they are around. Lines in 7 AM to 7 PM. Weather is looking great with a mild northwest wind. Flies could be a little annoying. I'd give the DFM a 4. Fishbites are hard to come by but Fenwick Tackle had a…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 29-Aug. 4

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Reminder for the week: Wildlife area visitors encouraged to know and follow rules DOVER (Aug. 9, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces New Delaware State Record False Albacore Tuna Caught

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

DOVER (Aug. 9, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 22-pound, 9.6-ounce false albacore, caught July 13 in the Atlantic Ocean by Jason Conrad of Fleetwood, Pa. The fish was 35 inches long and had a girth of 22.5 inches. Conrad caught the fish, also known as…

ASMFC Approves Atlantic Cobia Amendment 1

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Before you ask, no Delaware has not set our limit for cobia, yet. I have heard of the options but they are not official. ... Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia (Atlantic cobia). Amendment 1 establishes…

Swimming Hazard At Northside Beach

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Yesterday we mentioned in the beach conditions report of a hazard. Somehow the wrong photo posted as the article header of the old coast guard tower base, that is not the hazard. Well unless you reun into it full bore on a board at high tide. This big mussel encrusted rock in the surf and exposed at low tide is the hazard. During…

The Tesla X Beach Buggy

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Yes you read that right. Last year we saw a Tesla get stuck on the beach in Cape Henlopen State Park. This year John Bockman took his Tesla X onto Assateague Island beach and she walked the dog in the sand. That Tesla car model that got stuck last year did manage to drive off once the driver aired down. That is a first for a car to make it…

The Schooner A.J. Meerwood Is In Lewes

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

The A.J. Meerwood is in Lewes, DE, she arrived August 1st and will be here until September 1st. There are scheduled sails, morning, day and evening, you can purchase tickets at the dock or online. There is a special trip on the 30th of August for a historical maritime sail. Check the ticketing website for details. The A.J. Meerwood is at…

The Sky Is Gonna Be Lit This Weekend

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

The best meteor shower of the summer is here! The Perseid meteor shower will start peaking tonight into Sunday. I'm not gonna sleep for three days. You're gonna have to get up really, really, early or stay up really, really, late to catch the best show of the summer. This is usually when I start doing overnight surf fishing trips. Sleep…

Final Day Of The White Marlin Open

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

Today is the last day of the White Marlin Open 2019, there are 248 boats fishing. Yes, Catch 23 is out there and the crew has caught fish, but nothing to qualify for the scales. Everyone wants to see that beast of a boat pull into the scales. I'm rooting for the local crews that are dominating the leader board. Yesterday was a…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 Is Saturday

Rich King Aug 9, 2019

The DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 is tomorrow. The fishing has been pretty good in the surf for many anglers. The catches are bigger so hopefully we will see some decent numbers tomorrow. Anyone can fish the Summer Slam the rules are here. We will meet at 2 PM on Sunday at Crooked Hammock to give out prizes. I have…

Trooper 2 Airlifts Patient From Route 1 At Indian River Inlet

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

Someone was airlifted from the inlet area not 30 minutes after i left the beach today. I was at southside checking the beaches and running errands. The surf was up high and slamming into the beach. Traffic is flowing just fine now. Most likely this was from an traumatic injury from the surf break. We keep telling people that sloped…

Delaware Division of Public Health Says No More Animals In Restaurants

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

Not too long ago the Delaware Division of Public Health put out a notice on Facebook and sent it to all restaurants. Informing them that pets, and animals are no longer allowed in their establishments, this includes patio areas. Service animals are exempt from this law. The internet as usual is losing their minds over this news.…

Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Approves Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) approved Draft Addendum VI for public comment. The Addendum was initiated in response to the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment which indicates the resource is overfished and experiencing overfishing. The Draft Addendum explores a range of…

Beach Conditions Hidden Hazard At Northside

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

The beaches have been getting a little pummeled this week. These pop up storms and heavy winds can do a quick facial on any beach surface. The slope to the water is steep on all of the beaches. Water is pushing up to and over the edge at high tide. The surf break will pummel someone not paying attention. The water is clear and clean below…

White Marlin Open Scales Open To A New Leader

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

The Fish Whistle crew was the first boat to the scales not twenty minutes ago. The brought in a nice looking white marlin. They didn't know how she would hold up to the leader board. They were pleasantly surprised. New WMO leader a 79.5 pound white marlin caught by Tom Hinkle on the FIsh Whistle The Fish Whistle crew just nailed…

White Marlin Open Day 4 At The Scales

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

Yesterday there wasn't the usual excitement at the scales, not a lot of fish came in and there was only three added to the leader board. A wahoo, dolphin (mahi) , and a tuna. Today there are 102 boats out, according to the White Marlin Open Facebook page. Not much has changed on the leader board. We assume the Catch 23 and crew are out today.…

Maryland Fishing Report – August 7

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

MD DNR ... August 7, 2019 Photo by Eric Packard Just like us humans, fish are seeking relief from the summer heat wherever they can find it, and some fish are more tolerant of high temperatures than others. Many anglers have chosen to curtail fishing for striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay this month and are enjoying other fishing…

Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel (AP) – Fishery Performance Review and Trip Limit Discussion

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

The Council's Spiny Dogfish AP will meet via webinar on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will examine recent fishery performance before the Council reviews specifications, and will gather input on possible modifications to the 6,000-pound federal spiny dogfish trip limit. An action to consider trip limit changes is…

Trash To Be Weighed At The White Marlin Open Today

Rich King Aug 8, 2019

From the Assateague Coast Keeper .. Wow! Coastkeeper boat and TFA ocean trash at WMO TODAY 4:30-5pm! Come see the COASTKEEPER skiff bring in a hefty catch of ocean plastic trash that will get an official White Marlin Open weigh-in at Harbor Island this afternoon between 4:30 and 5pm! Can't get to 14th Street bayside today? Watch our Trash Free…

ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Maintains TAC at 216,000 MT for 2020

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board maintained the total allowable catch (TAC) of 216,000 mt for the 2020 fishing season with the option to revisit the 2020 TAC following review of the 2019 single-species and ecological reference point benchmark stock assessments and peer-review…

Special Marine Weather Statement Delaware Bay and Fenwick Island

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS The areas affected include Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20nm Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter BeachDE At 120 PM EDT,…

Day Three Of The WMO Catch 23 Heads Out With 103 Boats

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

In case you are living under a rock, Michael Jordan, his boat the Catch 23, and crew are fishing the White Marlin Open this year. This morning they headed out with 103 boats to compete on day three of the White Marlin Open. They will have to fish today and the last two days. At this point the question of whether or not Michael Jordan will…

Magnet Fishing Can Be A Blast

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

Magnet Fishing Is Becoming More Popular With Anglers (August 7, 2019) ... A week or so ago, David Wroten Jr. was magnet fishing at the Cape Henlopen fishing pier. " I've been doing it off and on for about 2 years. I just recently bought a stronger magnet. My whole plan was to just go and snag lures, sinkers, maybe a phone or camera. I…

Please Take DNREC’s Inland Bay Dredge Survey

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

DNREC has a survey online about dredging the inland bays. They are working on prioritizing what ares need the most attention, by collecting as much information as possible. You can help by telling them how you use the bays in their survey. I spent two months surveying stakeholders for the administration in Dover about dredging the…

Delaware Fishing Report July 7th

Rich King Aug 7, 2019

Crooked Hammock Brewery Actively Fishing Lager and Beach Escape Session IPA seasonal craft beers Today is the middle of summer, Wednesday, August 7th at 7:52 a.m. Eastern Time is the exact mid point of summer. As of this morning we have lost 63 minutes of daylight since the first day of summer, June 21st. Daylight has been getting shorter…

Watch A White Marlin Jump In A Boat During The WMO

Rich King Aug 6, 2019

The boat IN Tents Sportfishing got an up close and personal visitor today. While reeling in this white marlin it jumped into their boat, it happens. This is definitely one of the dangers of billfishing and offshore fishing. There isn't a lot of room in the back of some of these boats, a big fish can reduce that room fast. A big, pissed off fish…

The New Coastal Delaware Paddling Map

Rich King Aug 6, 2019

A new map has been created by "paddling" enthusiasts. The maps have detailed routes with distances. Access points for putting in your kayak, canoe or SUP with information on any fees, restrooms, parking, and even nearby places to eat. Make sure you know all the rules for operating kayaks and paddleboards in Delaware. Delaware has…

Recreational Water Advisory For Lake Como

Rich King Aug 6, 2019

Type: Recreational Water Advisory Reason: BacteriaLocation: Lake Como BeachStart Date: 08/06/2019Start Time: 16:00End Date: 08/07/2019End Time: 14:30 Description: Swimming AdvisoryComments: A water quality advisory has been issued for Lake Como following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. Increased…

Haulin’ And Ballin Drops The First Blue Marlin For Day Two of The WMO

Rich King Aug 6, 2019

The second Day of the White Marlin Open and 335 boats went out to fish early this morning. The scales opened at 4 PM and we have been watching the webcam. The scales are crowded, I think in hopes of meeting Michael Jordan. By the way if you haven't seen the hundreds of pictures his plane yet, it is at the Salisbury airport. Killer paint…

First White Marlin Hits The Scales At The WMO

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

Nate Walker (angler) aboard the Chasin Tail, the first boat to the scales today, also caught and brought the first qualifying White Marlin to the scales just now. The fish was an overall length of 84 inches and weighed 74 pounds. At the moment this white is worth 1.4 million dollars. Last year a 75 pound Marlin took third place, so you never know.…

Fishbites Versus Bloodworms

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

(August 5, 2019) ... David Beebe, the owner of Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle, did a comparison of Bloodworms versus several flavors or formulas of Fishbites. There has been a shortage of both the last couple of weeks, due to everyone using them for bait, and the excellent fishing to boot. I asked Dave to tell us about his comparison. We…

White Marlin Open Scales Are Open Webcam Is Live

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

43rd Annual White Marlin Open from above at the scales ... Jason Duncan Get ready for it, there are boats heading to the scales soon. They have to wait at the bridge for it to open to allow them in. About 6:30 PM each night is when the high traffic time at the scales occur. Usually they seethe most fish on Mondays. The amount of…

Icehouse Bait And Tackle Is Moving

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

If you aren't following their Facebook page, Icehouse Bait And Tackle has to move. They are having issues with the landlord, rent being raised way too high, without any notice, and the parking lot is nearly unusable. Fed up with the issues, Captain Les says it is time to move. Icehouse Bait And Tackle has acquired a space in the old Bills…

Bluefishing Is On Point

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

The other night Jeff Purdy and the gang hit the inlet and wore out the bluefish. "The boys were having a blast reeling in fish after fish after fish. " ... Jeff Purdy "The next day went to the surf and they were killing it there with spot." Anthony Purdy and Ticen Willey banging up spot in the surf That action has been on fire for a…

White Marlin Open Scales Could Be Very Busy Today

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

The first day of the White Marlin Open, boats headed out of the OCMD inlet at 3 am this morning. Out of the 403 registered boats, there are 389 boats fishing today, that is a lot of boats out. The scales could be very busy. They will be a bit of a madhouse form people trying to catch a glimpse of Michael Jordan. Yes, he is here, he arrived the…

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police seeks two Enforcement Trainees

Rich King Aug 5, 2019

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Enforcement Trainee. This is a law enforcement position with duties to include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal…

46th Annual White Marlin Open Starts 403 Boats and 6.1 Million Bucks

Rich King Aug 4, 2019

The 46th annual White Marlin Open starts Monday. The excitement this year has been Michael Jordan's boat, The Catch 23, entered into the WMO, and earlier this week arrived in OCMD. To a barrage of media speculation and social media flooded with photos. Now everyone wants to know if Michael Jordan will be here, yes, he flew in last…

Crazy Day At the Beaches With Motorcycles, Flying Whales, And That Storm

Rich King Aug 4, 2019

I have seen all kinds of vehicles on the beach, even a lot of the fat tire bicycles as well. The bicycles do just fine, they even air down a little. Today James Smith sent a photo to the DSF group page of this motorcycle, that is a first for me. This was just after the storm hit south of Cape Henlopen State Park. We watched it rock the south…

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces first detection of Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

Mosquito bite avoidance and precautions encouraged DOVER (Aug. 2, 2019) – Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a potentially serious illness, has been detected in sentinel chickens monitored for mosquito-transmitted diseases in Delaware, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Mosquito Control Section announced today. The Delaware…

DNREC’s Fort Delaware State Park to host annual Civil War-era P.O.W. weekend August 10-11

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

DELAWARE CITY (July 19, 2019) – Fort Delaware State Park will host its annual prisoner-of-war (P.O.W.) living history beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11. During this special weekend, Fort Delaware will come alive with re-enactors and historians dressed as they would have during the American Civil War. Visitors will…

Fort Delaware Introduces Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

DELAWARE CITY (August 2, 2019) – Fort Delaware State Park will host Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files on September 14 and 28, 2019 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $50.00 online or by phone by calling 877.987.2757. Escape Fort Delaware is a program during which participants receive a hands-on education of how they could…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 22-28

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

Reminder for the week: Avoid overloading your vessel by checking its capacity plate DOVER (Aug. 2, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural…

Join the Delaware State Parks Passport Program

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

DE STATE PARKS .. AUG 2 ... Have you heard of our Passport Program - the one that lets you earn an annual pass just for visiting 19 locations and sending us a picture? Before heading back to school, squeeze the last moments out of summer and discover the variety of locales in the state. Learn more "Plan your hike, beach day, or…

NOAA Okeanos Explorer Mid-Atlantic Deep-Sea Canyon Expedition

Rich King Aug 2, 2019

MARCO .... August 1, 2019 The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) is excited about the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) summer 2019 expedition aboard the Okeanos Explorer research vessel , in which Mid-Atlantic canyons and other deep sea habitat are being explored. During this expedition, NOAA and…

Cooler Water Weekend Is Coming

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

There is an upwelling happening and that will drop the temperature of the water this weekend. It is already dropping the temp a little along the beaches. When this happens more nutrients are in the water. Expect to see salps and those naked sea butterflies. Usually we see these critters when the water upwells. This process is also good…

OCMD Coast Guard Rescue Capsized Pontoon Boat In OC Inlet

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

This afternoon Guard OCMD, Maryland DNR Police and local emergency crews were called in for a capsized pontoon boat in the Ocean City Inlet. There were 15 passengers that were all safely recovered. That is a lot of people on a pontoon boat. I'll be the one to say it, glad everyone is okay. Who in their right mind takes a pontoon…

Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Ban Plastic Bags, Reduce Litter in Delaware

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – At the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary on Monday, Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates to sign House Bill 130 and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 5, two pieces of legislation aimed at confronting litter in Delaware. Both new laws will help protect…

Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament 2019 Results.

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

Overall Winners of the Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament The Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament ended with the largest flounder they have seen in two years. The winning crew this year were also the winners of last year's Flounder Pounder.Jim Coffiey took the bay tourney this year with a twenty four and three quarter inch flounder weighing 6.1…

Millsboro Pond Expansion Underway

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

The boys are working in chest deep water and mud, probably mostly mud in that area. The construction crews are working on the Millsboro pond new boat ramp and parking lot extension located off route 30 at route 24. The parking lot will be increased in size, there will be a courtesy dock, and easier access. This has been long awaited and…

Editorial … Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

Sue Sokira ... (August 2019) ... A few months ago I read a post on the North Carolina Beach Buggy Associations page from a lifelong member who was resigning his membership to the Club after watching several vehicles with club tags adorning their rides, go past him as he was temporarily restrained on a soft crossing. Not one vehicle stopped to…

Thirty One Days Away

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

August is is like Christmas Eve to me for fishing, the point opens soon. We just have to wait 31 days. I am just excited about the point opening! Been looking forward to it all summer, like every summer. This year however the fishing has been so much better that we haven't missed it as much. The pictures are from last year when Ron…

Water Temps And Tides Are On Point

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

Welcome to August! Point opens in 31 days!! This week we have been fishing the high tides in the morning and evening. It has been wonderful conditions with a bonus of great water temperatures. Even the daily air temperatures when near the water at the beach have been tolerable, inland not so much. Offshore sea surface temperatures are…

Evening At Prime Hook” Presents … Monitoring Fish In The Delaware Bay

Rich King Aug 1, 2019

Press Release from Prime Hook ... Jill McCall ... Michael Greco, DNREC Fisheries Scientist, will be the next guest speaker in Prime Hook’s “Evening at the Hook” lecture series. The program will be held at the Milton CHEER center at 7 PM on Tuesday August 13th. Greco, who is a team leader for the DE Bay trawl surveys, will explain how…

DNREC’s Natural Resource Police Park Rangers enforce surf-fishing regulations at Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Jul 31, 2019

CAPE HENLOPEN – In response to complaints that surf-fishers were not complying with state regulations, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resource Police Rangers performed a three-hour enforcement operation at Cape Henlopen State Park from Navy Beach to Gordon’s Pond on Sunday, July 28th. Delaware State Park Rangers on…

Maryland Fishing Report – July 31

Rich King Jul 31, 2019

MD DNR ... July 31, 2019 Jeff Wright (right) of Cambridge caught this 72.8-pound common dolphinfish off the coast of Ocean City .. photo MD DNR press release Jeff Wright was fishing off Ocean City recently when he caught this 72.8-pound bull (male) dolphin, a massive fish by any standards. Congratulations to Jeff, captain and crew…

DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit seeks public’s help in identifying suspect in connection with illegal dumping at Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste Site

Rich King Jul 31, 2019

NEWARK (July 31, 2019) – Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of the red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck pictured above who was twice seen on surveillance cameras Sunday, July 28 illegally dumping solid waste at DNREC’s Polly Drummond Hill Road Yard Waste Site…

DNREC’s tick monitoring program confirms finding Asian longhorned tick for the first time in Delaware in northern New Castle County

Rich King Jul 31, 2019

DOVER (July 31, 2019)– The Asian longhorned tick has been found for the first time in Delaware, DNREC’s new tick surveillance program within the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Mosquito Control Section announced today. This tick is a known or suspected vector of various pathogens or diseases affecting humans, wildlife, and livestock in other…

Carry In Carry Out This isn’t How That Works

Rich King Jul 31, 2019

Summertime the beach trash switches up a little from the winter trash. We find more cigarette butts in the summer than the winter. Because more people are on the beach smoking. Gull tearing up a trash bag at IRI this will be all over the place in no time We still find a lot of the regular trash that washes onto the beaches,…

July Ends With The Black Moon

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

Not to be outdone by the full blue moon, which is two full moons in the same month. Tomorrow night is the second new moon for July, the first new moon was on the second of July. The Black Moon as it has been dubbed by social media. I ti snot a name that is popular in the astronomy community at all, even amateur astronomers. Every…

Cambridge Angler Reels in Record Mahi Mahi near Ocean City

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

MD DNR .... July 30, 2019 Catch Tops Maryland Record Held Since 1985 Jeff Wright of Cambridge has broken a 34-year-old Maryland state fishing record in the Atlantic Division for a common dolphinfish, or mahi mahi. Wright caught the 72.8-pound fish off the coast of Ocean City. Wright was aboard a boat above Poor Man’s Canyon practicing…

Parks’ Car Trap Is Working

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

The red signs at the beach drive on accesses seem to be working. We are still seeing cars on the beach, but not as many this year, or so it seems. New Warning sign at Faithful Steward Crossing Conquest beach has a sign, but it is at the curve of the access. Cars have to make it that far to see the sign. Fortunately for the cars,…

Got Mullet?

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

Mullet are more and more active around the inland bays. There are large schools moving around. Time to dust off the cast nets and hit the flats. Look in the back bay areas, Masseys ditch, and the flats especially. Get your DS Custom Tackle Modified Mullet Rigs, the holder hook keeps you from feeding so many fish and hooking up more. Lose…

Delaware Fishing Report July 30th

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

Glad the heat wave is over. The fish probably are too but they can move to cooler waters, all we can do is go sit in the air conditioning. The water temperatures are leveling off after the heat wave. The tides are perfect this week, morning and evening high tides. My favorite times to fish. Catch the incoming tide early in the…

OC Reef Report July 30th

Rich King Jul 30, 2019

The OC Reef Foundation drops cinder blocks every time the Morning Star heads out on a trip. They have created a massive amount of fish-able bottom off the Ocean City Maryland coastline. Captain Monty Hawkins puts out a report we like to pass along to you all. Greetings All, We are fortunate beyond belief to have Nick Caloyianis and Clarita…

The Murderkill River Claims A Bowers Beach Icon

Rich King Jul 29, 2019

Earlier today Frenchies, the structure next to the coast guard station at Bowers Beach dropped into the Murderkill River. The weight of the building collapsed the pylons and Frenchies fell into the water. Frenchies in Bowers Beach leaning into the water of the Murderkill River Frenchies is an icon of not only Bowers Beach but…

Star Tracker App Easy Way To Find Meteor Showers

Rich King Jul 29, 2019

Star Tracker is the app I use for tracking all kinds of celestial objects. There are several out there they all work relatively the same. This is the best free one I have found. You can pay for more features. Everything you would want to find or track n the night sky aside from satellites. Use the app to find the location of the radiant.…

Living Shoreline at Sassafras Landing Completed!

Rich King Jul 29, 2019

Frankford, DE - A living shoreline project near the boat ramp at Sassafras Landing, in the Assawoman Wildlife Area has been completed. The living shoreline at Sassafras Landing will serve as one of the Center for the Inland Bays living shoreline demonstration sites. These projects showcase a variety of living shoreline techniques, enhance wetland…

The southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids Peak Tonight

Rich King Jul 29, 2019

Viewing map for the meteor showers tonight Many have already seen some of the precursors of tonight's show. There have been few fireballs or earth-grazers this week. The rates for the showers right now are about one meteor per hour. Just go out and look up after midnight (or even dark) and you will see an occasional meteor. All…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 6 results

Rich King Jul 27, 2019

Well it was a productive day in the surf once again, for small fish. The usual summer fair, but a few people made the board. Many did not. Do we need to move these to Sunday when the fish get bigger? Billy Elborn's Kingfish Surf fishing is better on the southern beaches it seems. The last few days the fish from Conquest area…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 6 card

Rich King Jul 27, 2019

The card for your pictures tomorrow is the seven of spades. Lines in 7 AM to 7 PM. Keep a spoon, Deadly Dick, or Stingsilver handy. Some of the schools of fish passing the beaches have mackerel on them. Cast for fish, drown bait. How you fish is up to you and you have a nice 12 hour window to rack up some points. Most of all have fun!!…

Bakers Channel Update .. Still Pushing Boats

Rich King Jul 26, 2019

If you are using Bakers channel at low tide on the Rehoboth Bay side entrance, expect to get stuck. There is a very small area that is deeper than the rest of the shoaled in area. You can see it in one of the pictures. You can see the water is a little more than knee deep for the boater standing next to his boat in Bakers Channel …

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 15-21

Rich King Jul 26, 2019

Reminder for the week: Boaters, jet ski operators should wear engine shut off safety lanyard DOVER (July 26, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…

Cave Neck Road Improvements Coming Soon

Rich King Jul 26, 2019

Del-dot is working on a plan to fix the issues at what is now one of the most dangerous intersections around. There have been just too many accidents. There are several intersections in our area that have gotten just way too congested to be safe anymore. TRAFFIC ALERT - Median Crossover Safety Improvements Will Require Nighttime Lane…

Clean, Dry, and Store Your Surf Fishing Tackle

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

(July 2109) ... I have this little tub that sits in the back of the Jeep (now a Tahoe) for my surf fishing rigs I use for the day. By the end of every day it is full with about eight rigs that are usually a little tangled. I used to just toss the rigs I used in a bucket. We all do it, no matter how much we try to keep tackle organized.…

Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Garvin to present DNREC Awards in State Fair ceremony

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

HARRINGTON (July 25, 2019) – Today at the Delaware State Fair, Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored two dozen Delawareans and groups of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation, and dedication. “This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our…

OC Reef Foundation Drops 26,000th Reef Block

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

Captain Monty Hawkins of the Morning Star reported the other day that the Ocean City Reef Foundation has dropped their 26,000th block in their reef building program. Captain Monty Hawkins ... "Mate Cody Gallien and friend Capt Jeff Nottingham just dropped our 26,000th reef block.. Take a couple every day - sure adds up. More Coral, More…

Easton Angler Sets Maryland Record for Florida Pompano

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

MD DNR ... July 25, 2019 ... Youth Claims Species’ First Entry The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized 14-year-old Scott Hartzell Jr. of Easton as the first official state record holder for a Florida pompano. Hartzell caught the 3.375-pound fish on Stone Rock near Tilghman Island. Hartzell was trolling for…

The Modified Mullet Rig Catches More Fish Uses Less Bait

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

The DS Custom Tackle Modified Mullet Rig Is The Best Mullet Rig To Catch Bluefish DS Custom Tackle's Modified Mullet rig works great! This past season they made it available to the public and so far everyone is loving the rig. "I spend less on bait, because I use less bait, and I am hooking up more fish, it is awesome! " It is easy to…

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Show Resilience Despite Record Rainfall

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

MD DNR ... July 24, 2019 2018 Saw Slight Decline, But Less Severe Than Expected The Maryland Department of Natural Resourcesreports that Chesapeake Bay underwater grass abundance fared better than expected in 2018, despite extreme rainfall causing a spike in nutrients and sediments. An estimated 50,015 acres of underwater grasses were mapped…

Maryland Fishing Report – July 24

Rich King Jul 25, 2019

MD DNR ... July 24, 2019 Jeffery Peregoy shows us what can be pulled from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with this large golden tilefish. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Peregoy Maryland offers a wide variety of fishing adventures right now, from the western mountains to the deep ocean waters of the Atlantic. Forecast Summary: July 24…

Eating Skate

Rich King Jul 24, 2019

You can eat skate, it sells in some places for over twelve bucks a pound. I have tossed thousands of dollars back into the surf. I have seen it for sale locally in restaurants as a special dish of the week, but not on the regular menu. Easy to catch, mildly easy to clean, and simple to cook so what are you waiting for? Time to start…

Delaware Fishing Report July 24

Rich King Jul 24, 2019

The weather is wonderful. The air doesn't hurt to breath, the flies have calmed down. The fishing is still good and the water temperatures dropped a solid eight degrees around the inland bays. That is great for inland bay anglers. That is if there are any flounder left. The bay tournament put a pounding on those numbers, lot of small…

Online registration now open to volunteers for 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Rich King Jul 23, 2019

DOVER (July 23, 2019) – Online volunteer registration is now open for the 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the cleanup spans the First State’s 97-mile eastern coastline and includes river and ocean…

Adult anglers can try their luck at fishing events July 26 and Aug. 1at DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Aquatic Resources Education Center

Rich King Jul 23, 2019

SMYRNA (July 22, 2019) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Aquatic Resources Education Center invites anglers age 18 and older to try their luck at two upcoming adult fishing outings hosted by the center. The events will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Aquatic Resources Education Center at 2520 Lighthouse…

New Jersey’s Tall Ship Is Coming To Lewes

Rich King Jul 23, 2019

The Schooner A.J. Meerwood, first launched in 1928. A restored oyster dredge, home port is Bivalve, Commercial Township, New Jersey. This is New Jersey's official Tall Ship. There were hundreds of these schooners up and down the Delaware Bay before the depression, harvesting oysters. When the Great Depression hit, the shipbuilding…

Satan’s Kitchen Closes And Zeus Drops A Beat

Rich King Jul 22, 2019

Later today this heat wave is going to end, which is great! I'm dying out here, the flies are sucking people dry, and it is miserable trying to get anything done. Stay hydrated, and if you need more water just wait until his evening. Satan's Kitchen is closing and Zeus is dropping severe thunderstorms to cool us off. Dramatically I…

Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament Update

Rich King Jul 21, 2019

Luke Horney with his lead flounder at 5.5 pounds Yesterday at 4 PM the bar at paradise turned into a sea sea of neon green highlighters holding coolers and fish to weigh in. There were faces brighter than the day glow shirts. "Man it was hotter than the ninth level of hell out there today" ... "We picked through tons of small keepers…

Delaware Heat Index Topped Out at 120 Degrees Today In Some Places

Rich King Jul 20, 2019

Satan's kitchen was on fire today! I mean it was hot, like nuclear, the cat is on fire hot! I dumped 400 gallons of cool water into the pool just to drop it five degrees, I can still steam clams in the pool! Bring butter, invites open. It was brutal today and there were a lot of events going on, a few canceled due to the extreme…

DNREC Officers Corral A Runaway Boat

Rich King Jul 20, 2019

Yesterday near Paradise Grill boaters pulling a tube were tossed from their boat, which was then out of control, under power, and moving in circles. DNREC enforcement was able to circle the out of control driver-less boat and stop her. Runaway boats on the water this time of year are very dangerous. Luckily this boat was moving in a…

MERR Puts Out Bottenose Dolphin BOLO … Tangled In Buoy

Rich King Jul 19, 2019

MERR is looking for pictures of a Bottlenose dolphin last seen headed towards the outer wall area tangled in a (possible) crab pot buoy. MERR is asking any boaters in the area that sees it, they would appreciate a picture, and video I am sure. I doubt you would be able to untangle the dolphin, so please don't try. Chasing it will also…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 8-14

Rich King Jul 19, 2019

Reminder for the week: Afterhours use of state wildlife and fishing areas prohibited unless hunting, fishing, or boating DOVER (July 19, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public…

Air Down Extra This Weekend Due To The Heat

Rich King Jul 19, 2019

You might want to consider airing down a little more than usual this weekend. Mostly for the heat and the wear on your vehicle and transmission, but also for the sand. The hotter sand tends to be very loose, we call it sugar sand. It is much easier to drive across hot loose sand with even less air. If you go down to 20 normally go to 18,…

Foot’s Forecast’s 10 x 2 Rules To Beat The Heat

Rich King Jul 19, 2019

Our friends at Foot's Forecast have some great advice for beating the heat. My advice is just stay indoors, and avoid the heat. Many of you will hit the beach and waterways this weekend. The temperatures are going to be excessive to say the least. 1) PRE-HYDRATE - Drink 2 cups of caffeine free, non alcoholic drinks BEFORE you go out to work…

Naked Sea Butterfly

Rich King Jul 19, 2019

That might sound like a strippers name from the little mermaid, but these little creatures also known as sea angels are all over our surf areas at the beach. They appear when we have an upwelling of water. Warm water is pushed off the coast by wind, and the colder water that "upwells" brings all kinds of interesting critters with it. Upwelling is…

Plane Lands In Ocean Off Ocean City, MD At 21st Street

Rich King Jul 16, 2019

Around 6:20 PM a plane landed in the ocean in in Ocean City, MD. The pilot and passenger are fine and were able to get out of the plane before the plane soft landed in the water, according to reports and witnesses. You cann see it land in the video below. They were taken by the EMT to be evaluated. …

DNREC Enforcement Is Looking For Stolen Scientific Equipment

Rich King Jul 16, 2019

Location where Bat detector was stolen DNREC Enforcement is looking for bat research equipment, recently stolen from the #40 deer stand in Blackbird State Forest at the Barlow tract. It was stolen between June 27th and July 4th. Anyone with any information about this gear is asked ot contact Lt. John McDerby at 302 365 8705 or email ...…

Three Seas Hits the Bays

Rich King Jul 15, 2019

Three Seas Loaded up on the marina crane A couple of years ago Sean Cummings got this crazy idea to build a small "house" if you will on a pontoon boat and named it the Hydro Hostel. He did that well I might add, rented it out as an Air BnB, and recently sold it. It now resides in a marina somewhere also as an Air BnB. Very cool idea.…

14th Annual Long Neck Crab Races 2019

Rich King Jul 15, 2019

Dropping the chute to let the crabs run the "track" Every year around the 4th of July weekend, the Amvets in Long Neck, Delaware hosts the Long Neck Crab races. These are run by the Sons of the American Legion. "All monies raised are donated to the host venue and local charities" ... Judge Mike (Enard). Charities include ... Boys and…

Hell Weather Week

Rich King Jul 15, 2019

If you are beach bound this week or anywhere on the water. Stay hydrated this is going to be the hottest week of the summer, yet. Traditionally this is one of the hottest weeks. It will start cooling off next week. Flies on any West wind will be an issue in this heat. On dead air days, no wind, the flies will also be bad. Gnats etc.…

USAF, Dover AFB advise State of Delaware agencies that levels of PFAS chemicals exceeding EPA health advisory have been found in four wells near base

Rich King Jul 14, 2019

DOVER (July 14, 2019) – The US Air Force and Dover Air Force Base have notified Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Division of Public Health that four wells near the base sampled by the federal government for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic…

Save 30% on Your Window and Door Project

Rich King Jul 13, 2019

Contact John Buhay at Pella for all your window and door needs. Mention Delaware Surf Fishing and save 30% Contact John Buhay at Pella Window and Door Replacement of Lewes 302.528.7322 ... for all your window and door projects. Mention Delaware Surf Fishing and save 30% off your project. Contact John Buhay at Pella for all your window and…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 5

Rich King Jul 13, 2019

Never fails ... on tourney day the scoring fish don't bite. But the just undersized do all day long. Over 40 people fished the DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 5 today. Not many made the board. DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series Hoodie "I was bailing five inch perch all day long", "We kept casting to schools of 13 inch…

Using Fishbites The Best Artificial Bait

Rich King Jul 13, 2019

Fishbites Bloodworm formula in red. pieces cut the width of the strip (July 2019) ... I love Fishbites, they are probably the top artificial baits one can use anywhere. The surf, bays, offshore, it just works everywhere. There are a bunch of flavors or formulas too, we mostly use the bloodworms formula. Which come in red or a chartreuse color.…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 5 Card

Rich King Jul 12, 2019

Sting Silver metal that is great for these mackerel and bluefish. Use them in the fall when the albies show up too. The card for your pictures tomorrow is the Nine of Diamonds. Lines in 7 AM to 7 PM. Keep a spoon, Deadly Dick, or Stingsilver handy. Some of the schools of fish passing the beaches have mackerel on them. Cast for fish,…

Killens Pond Road near DNREC’s Killens Pond State Park to be closed for construction July 22 – Aug. 16

Rich King Jul 12, 2019

FELTON (July 12, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that Killens Pond Road, from Paradise Alley Road to Scrap Tavern Road, will close to through traffic July 22 – Aug.16 for construction. Work will include repair and replacement of the bridge deck at the spillway adjacent to Killens Pond State Park. Detour signs…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces extension of Augustine Beach Boat Ramp intermittent closure for maintenance dredging through Aug. 1

Rich King Jul 12, 2019

DOVER (July 12, 2019) – The intermittent closure of the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin has been extended through Thursday, Aug. 1 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel that has been delayed due to equipment issues, DNREC’s…

Weekend Weather Update

Rich King Jul 11, 2019

We have some snotty weather inbound. Thunderstorms the whole nine, and then looks to be a decent weekend. Parks closed the walk on guarded beaches for thunderstorms. " Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Thursday and Thursday night. Locally heavy rainfall is possible during that time. A few storms may also be strong with a threat…

Delaware Fishing Report July 11

Rich King Jul 11, 2019

The air was hot and the fishing was as well. Last week anglers were bailing fish all day from the surf. Well mostly everyone out there, it never fails there is always someone not catching, but at least they are fishing. This has been the best summer in the surf we have had so far for catching. I hear anglers mention summer…

Maryland Fishing Report – July 10

Rich King Jul 11, 2019

July 10, 2019 ... MD DNR Brothers Andrew, Nikolaus and Nathan Vogel enjoyed some crabbing off their grandparents’ dock on Rock Creek in Pasadena, and pose with a jumbo 8.5-inch crab. Photo by Josh Vogel Few things in Maryland speak of summer more than Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, although local sweet corn might be a close second. …

Rehabilitation of Bridges on Route 1 Northbound/Southbound With Temporary Nighttime Lane Closures

Rich King Jul 10, 2019

Rehoboth Beach: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that there will be nighttime lane closures on Route 1 northbound/southbound on the bridge over Lewes Rehoboth Canal for preparation work related to the upcoming bridge closure this winter. Flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists. This project involves…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Millsboro Pond boat ramp for reconstruction and expansion

Rich King Jul 10, 2019

MILLSBORO (July 10, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will close the Millsboro Pond boat ramp and its associated facilities in Sussex County for a major reconstruction and expansion project beginning July 22, with completion anticipated Nov. 30, weather permitting. The project will involve total reconstruction of the boat ramp,…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host open house July 30 on White Clay Creek State Park draft master plan

Rich King Jul 10, 2019

DOVER (July 10, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has created a draft master plan for White Clay Creek State Park, and will host an open house for the public to provide comments and ask questions. The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711. DNREC…

Bentley The Beach Comber Has A Special Skill

Rich King Jul 10, 2019

Yesterday we cleaned Fenwick Island State Park walk on and Drive on beaches. There was very little trash, there was a lot of leftover vegetable pieces, of corn, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelons. Apparently the beach went vegan over the holiday. One character we met yesterday has a special skill, and is helping our beaches. ` …

Beach Conditions After The Storm

Rich King Jul 9, 2019

The beaches south of Rehoboth to Fenwick Island have a bit of ledge to them. The waves crashing hard like yesterday head on will do that. Be careful driving up to that at night especially. The sand can collapse and drop you to your frame real quick. Best to park a bit back from it. The wind and waves will knock it down and smooth it out…

MARCO and MARACOS Produced Monthly Sea Surface Temperature Maps

Rich King Jul 8, 2019

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO), the MARCO Portal Team, and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Association Coastal Ocean Observing System (MARACOOS) have partnered to create a series of maps. Average monthly sea surface temperatures are based on 15 years of recent data. The portal is very easy to use and has a wealth of…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces closure of 2019 horseshoe crab commercial fishery

Rich King Jul 8, 2019

2019 horseshoe crab harvest quota reached, dredge fishery lottery cancelled DOVER (July 8, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware’s 2019 commercial harvest quota of 159,211 male horseshoe crabs has been met, and that the horseshoe crab fishery closed at 12:01 a.m., Monday, July 8 in accordance with…

Those Little Clear Blobs Washing Up On The Beach

Rich King Jul 8, 2019

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 and then dried up and crusty. Especially with braided line. You will catch them when you are scooping up sand…

Keep An Eye On The Sky Today

Rich King Jul 6, 2019

We are going to see some pop up storms today like yesterday early this afternoon. Keep an eye on the sky and your radar. Pop ups move fast and come out of nowhere most of the time. From the NWS .... Today Isolated showers between noon and 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy…

Northside Water Advisory Update … Lifted

Rich King Jul 3, 2019

The water advisory for northside beach at the Indian River Inlet has been lifted. The water tested today at 5 colonies/ 100ml. That is well below safe levels for swimming. Have a great fourth of July. Anything changes we will let you know. Bacteria levels are tested and read at #colonies/100ml of sample water. Per DNREC ... "Type:…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promoting Operation Dry Water July 5-7

Rich King Jul 3, 2019

DOVER (July 3, 2019)– DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced their active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities. Over the July 5-7 weekend, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police…

Summer Slot Season Is Underway

Rich King Jul 3, 2019

Striped bass fishing has changed up in the Delaware Bay for the summer. It is now striped bass summer slot season. The slot limit for Delaware Bay and its tributaries is 20 – 25 inches and 2 fish per angler. The season lasts from July 1 to August 31. The Lewes Canal is also a Delaware bay tributary from the Freeman Highway bridge…

Inland Bay Water Advisory

Rich King Jul 3, 2019

The Inland Bays are under a 24/7 Swim advisory (July 2019) ... Many do not know this, but the inland bays, per DNREC, has a 24/7 swim advisory. The summer is when the advisory should be heeded the most. Do not go into the water for long periods of time if you have open wounds or a compromised immune system. Yes, that means everyone hanging out…

NOAA Announces 2019 Recreational Measures for Summer Flounder

Rich King Jul 2, 2019

In short what this means without reading all the mumbo jumbo in the regulations link. Anglers can catch and keep a 16.5" flounder in federal waters legally if you fish out of a DE or MD port. NOAA .... For the summer flounder recreational fishery, we are continuing “conservation equivalency.” This means we waive the federal recreational bag…

Recreational Water Advisory Northside Indian River Inlet

Rich King Jul 2, 2019

Type: Recreational Water Advisory has been issued for the Northside beach at the Indian River inlet until tomorrow when it will be tested again. Right now the bacteria colony levels are 109 colonies/ 100 ml. Northside in Delaware seashore state park Per DNREC .... Description: Recreational Water AdvisoryReason: BacteriaLocation: North…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces cap reached on sale of Delaware surf-fishing permits

Rich King Jul 2, 2019

DOVER (July 2, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware surf-fishing permits, as voted on this year by the state’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Council. With the cap figure attained, no more surf tag permits will be issued until December. While surf-fishing permit sales…

Stay Away From Bakers Channel Or You Have To Push

Rich King Jun 29, 2019

Bakers Channel Shoal ... You can see where boats have cut across the shoal and carved a trench. Weekly reminder, a little late for the crew in the pictures. Today Chris Driscoll took some drone shots of Bakers Channel and you ca see the trails carved through the bottom by motorboats trying to power through the shoaled in area. That is…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 4 Results

Rich King Jun 29, 2019

Steve Frech caught this pompano today It was hotter than Satan's kitchen inland today working in the garage, and watching ya'll fish at the beach. Everyone is catching a lot of fish. Not a huge amount of scoring fish, but fish none the less, they have to grow some more. We are adding spot to the list in 2 weeks they should be able to…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 4 Card

Rich King Jun 28, 2019

Sting Silver is a "metal" that is great for these mackerel and bluefish. Use them in the fall when the albies show up too. The card for your pictures tomorrow is the King of Clubs. Lines in 7 AM to 7 PM. Keep a spoon, Deadly Dick, or Stingsilver handy. (I keep calling them silver stingers). Some of the schools of fish passing the…

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 17-23

Rich King Jun 28, 2019

Reminder for the week: Observe safety precautions when towing water skiers, tubers, and knee-boarders DOVER (June 28, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish &…

DNREC Natural Resources Police Park Rangers charge Seaford angler with landing a prohibited shark species

Rich King Jun 28, 2019

DOVER (June 28, 2019) – Following a tip made from within Delaware Seashore State Park, DNREC's Natural Resources Police Park Rangers charged a Seaford man with landing a prohibited shark species, in connection with taking a sandbar shark out of the water while fishing June 11 at 3Rs beach within the park. Jay Katz, 65, was cited by Park Rangers…

DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 4 Saturday Adds A Fish

Rich King Jun 28, 2019

DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series We are adding Spanish Mackerel to the fish list since they are so abundant in the surf. People are catching them using silver stingers and deadly dicks. Other metals like spoons will work as well, silver stingers are preferred because you can cast them a country mile. We will have the card up…

Spot Is Hot

Rich King Jun 27, 2019

The Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier has a pretty heavy spot bite happening this afternoon and the last couple of days. That bite has gotten better and better. Great for the table or bait, just need a lot for a plate full of fish. We use them for flounder bait live lining them. Just got catch a dozen or so and try to keep them alive. That is…

Maryland’s Striped Bass Fishing Advisory Forecast

Rich King Jun 27, 2019

Maryland's Striped Bass Advisory Forecast Legend This year Maryland DNR launched a new "forecast" for anglers to know the best days for catching and releasing striped bass. The forecast is not for weather exactly but more for air temperatures that are harmful to fish when catching and releasing. MD DNR .. "Seasonal high water and air…

Top Beach Nature Walks For Family and Pets

Rich King Jun 27, 2019

Marian R. Okie Memorial Wildlife Preserve at Poplar Thicket .. photo trip advisor Marian R. Okie Memorial Wildlife Preserve at Poplar Thicket Just a few miles from Massey’s Landing off Route 23 (long Neck Road) beholds the Okie Wildlife Preserve. Purchased by L.P. Faucett In 1918 it remained a large piece of undeveloped land all the way until…

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