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ASMFC To Hold Sept. 14 public hearing in Dover on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 14 public hearing in Dover on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan
DOVER (Sept. 5, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Interstate…
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Updated European Model For Hurricane Irma
The European model for Irma is putting her off the coast of Delmarva the tenth to the twelfth of September. If that happens we will see some serious storm surge and a lot of rain and wind. Lots of rain and wind. We are going to see a ridiculous amount of storm surge regardless how close Hurricane Irma gets if she does come up the…
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Will Hurricane Irma Hit Delmarva
I keep seeing every prediction out there and social media is full of maps and all kinds of "information" in all honesty it is still too early to tell. The European models are usually the best, but they are never a hundred percent either. The cone of uncertainly term is all over the place and the maps are all spaghetti. So my best…
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Flying Ship Spotted Off Rehoboth????
(Sept 2017) ...I have had several people send me pictures of a flying ship off the coast of Rehoboth. Funny thing is the ship picture being sent appears to be flying or floating in the air, but it really is not. Also I keep getting pictures of different ships. I doubt there is more than one flying ship or a single "flying ship" for that matter.…
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Dead Sea Turtle Washes Up At The Point
Yesterday we got to fish the point a day early since it was opened up a day early. That was a lot of fun slamming little blue fish all day, this morning the crew is out there and came across this dead sea turtle. If you come across any dead marine life in the parks contact the rangers at (302) 739-4580 or, send a text message to…
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Two Kayakers Almost Die In Harbor Of Safe Refuge
The ferry is outbound and they are paddling like crazy.
(August 31, 2018) ... The point opened one day early this morning and I went out to explore, see the new formed up beaches, take pictures, formulate a plan for next week's beach clean up, and of course do some surf fishing. While I was out there, I watched something I thought I would…
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The Point Opens Friday The First
Stretches of ocean beach to reopen at DNREC’s Cape Henlopen State Park
LEWES (Aug. 30, 2017) – DNREC’s Divisions of Parks & Recreation and Fish & Wildlife announced today that stretches of ocean beach between Gordons Pond and Herring Point, and beachfront along the ocean side of The Point on Cape Henlopen, will reopen Sept. 1,…
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment
NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment
August 25, 2017 - The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries announces a new rule to protect unmanaged forage fish. Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey for larger commercially and recreationally important fish, as well as…
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First Tropical Storm Of The Year
Anyone remember last year when we practically had a hurricane n February? It is that time of year and we are already starting to see bad storms. Texas was hammered by Hurricane Harvey and is still being hit with rain. The flooding is like they have never seen before. Our first tropical storm, which if it builds will be tropical…
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Mullet Are Soon To Run
The inland bays and tidal creeks are loaded with mullet. You cold walk on the water they are so thick. Soon they will move out into the bay around the Cape Henlopen fishing pier, Lewes beach, new road bay access and the Indian River Inlet. They will run the surf and the blues will follow them and feed, as well as the striped bass,…
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Pending Delaware State Record Spanish Mackerel Caught Out Of Lewes
Captain Les Clemmer of the Martha Marie charter services was out the other day and one of his anglers hit a nice Spanish Mackerel. Jeffrey Nichols was visiting the area after a long couple months in the coal mines when he slammed this Spanish mackerel. The fish measured thirty-one inches with a girth of twelve inches. When they got back to…
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States Schedule Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Amendment 3
States Schedule Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Amendment 3
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Florida have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden.The details of those hearings follow.
Maine Dept. of Marine…
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ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Management Board to Meet November 13th & 14th to Consider Approval of Amendment 3 and Set 2018 Specifications
ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Management Board to Meet November 13th & 14th to Consider Approval of Amendment 3 and Set 2018 Specifications
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board will meet November 13-14, 2017 to consider approval of Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management…
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Rehoboth Beach Issues Swimming Advisory
Today DNREC issued a swim advisory for Rehoboth Beach. The cause is stated to be from wildlife, meaning birds feeding along the shore line, and their droppings creates an elevated bacteria level. I have a problem with this since there is hardly any natural food living along, or in that beach due to replenishment. My guess would…
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Ghost Tower Defaced In Cape Henlopen State Park
For a couple of weeks this graffiti has been on one of the Ghost tower doors at Gordons Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park. There is also the same "name" written in sharpie on the window of the other tower and one of the dune signs. Delaware State Parks would like any and all help in locating this person(s) responsible for defacing…
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Save The Magnuson-Stevens Act
If you would like to add your name and business name to the letter below asking to protect the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and its conservation provisions, as proposed in H.R. 200 and H.R. 2023. Recreational anglers and commercial anglers alike benefit from this act. To show your support and…
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Flounder Pounder Open 2017 Results
Over the weekend the largest Flounder tournament in the world was held at Paradise Marina in Long Neck Delaware. The Flounder Pounder Open. Anglers were fishing for two out of three days for the top prize of one hundred thousand dollars. All tolled anglers were competing for one hundred and seventy five thousand dollars and the Caluttas…
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This True Blue Crab Is Rare
Tim The Tune Man (Pritchett) was crabbing in Maryland today when he caught this crab oddity while running a trot line. A completely blue, blue claw crab. This is a rarity that happens none to often and usually only commercial crabbers catch them. Tim said "I heard that people let these go for luck so I did, and we did great today".…
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Surf Fish The Solar Eclipse Of 2017
Monday at one in the afternoon Delaware will start to see the solar eclipse of 2017. We will only see a partial eclipse about eighty percent. Just because it is a partial eclipse does not mean it is safe to view with the naked eye. You stare at the sun too long you can damage your eyes. If you look at a solar eclipse even just a…
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Flounder Pounder Open 2017 Last Day At The Scales
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.Paradise…
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Watch The Flounder Pounder Open Scales Live
We have been live on the Delaware Surf Fishing Facebook page at the scales as well as Paradise Marina's cameras, which we have on the DSF website on a page, click the link to go there. We apologize for any dropped signals, it is not easy keeping a phone hooked up all day. The phone gets hot, knocked off the tripod (four times),…
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Flounder Pounder Open 2017 First Day At The Scales
Only forty boats went out yesterday, which is understandable due to the conditions. Most of these anglers went out because people have to work today. Honestly if I were in a tournament competing for a hundred grand top prize, I would have some serious anal glaucoma, just sayin. The conditions were next level nautical out front,…
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The Flounder Pounder Open Anglers Are Ready But Weather Is An Issue
Last night was the captain's meeting at Paradise Marina for the Flounder Pounder Open 2017. Never heard that much smack talking in my life, it was awesome. There are over three hundred boats and a thousand plus anglers in this year's Flounder Pounder Open. Good luck to everyone in the tournament and especially those actually fishing today. …
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Beach Clean Ups A Big Success
(August 2017) ... I hate seeing trash anywhere in the environment, it drives me nuts. Why can't people pick up after themselves? Why do people throw trash out their car window? Is our world your trash can? DSF has been hosting beach clean ups for over a month and we are now back where we started rotating the parks. I want to thank Big Chill…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Black Numbered Tags Up For Auction
Delaware State Parks have thirteen Delaware Surf Fishing black numbered tags up for auction. A couple double digit tags, triple digits, and tags if won you can select your number, if it has not been chosen already. The auction started on August fourteenth and will go until August twenty-eight. The double digit tags up for auction…
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Delmarva Dominated the 44th White Marlin Open
On the last day of the forty fourth White Marlin Open, three hundred and twenty-seven boats went fishing for their last shot at topping the leader board. The weather this year was the big player in the outcome of this tournament. Usually Thursday is the big day for turnovers, this year it was Friday, the last day. Due to the crazy…
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Summer Doldrums? Book a charter!
Summer Doldrums? Book a charter!
If you're a surfcaster than you know that fishing is slowwwwww right now. Beaches are crowded, its hot, there's just not a lot going on. Besides the occasional kingfish it's either gonna be skates or sharks. So to mix it up a bit we took a charter out for some inshore action, chasing big Flounder and sea…
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What Are These Swimming Worms!
(August 2017) ... For the past few days I have been getting a lot of pictures sent to us with the same question. What in the heck are these freaky looking things. Some of the questions were much more descriptive and colorful. Fast swimming worms swarming around boats, and people not wanting to get near them. Do they bite…
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Delaware Angler Leads The White Marlin Open
Before it started the biggest story that came out of the White Marlin Open this year was a bar tab for twenty thousand dollars, that went viral. For Delaware the biggest story is the eighty-six pound White that came to the scales yesterday. The 2017 White Marlin Open started in a tornado, literally. The first day there were heavy…
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Second Annual Delaware Jet Ski Fishing Tournament
Last year DSF hosted a jet ski fishing tournament for the Delaware Jet Ski fishing crew and this year we are doing another one on September 16th. Anglers will shot-gun start from the Masseys Landing area at 8 AM. The tournament ends at 3 PM and all anglers will come back to my house for a weigh in and cook out by 4:30 PM. We will…
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Join The Clean Water Alliance For Delaware Today
Clean Water Alliance Membership Form
Thank you for supporting the Clean Water: Delaware’s Clear Choice Campaign. The goal of this statewide educational & outreach effort is to secure additional clean water funding to improve our water quality for current and future generations. The Campaign is overseen by the Clean Water Alliance…
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State record 36-pound, 3.2-ounce catfish caught from the Nanticoke River near Seaford
SEAFORD (Aug. 8, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 36-pound, 3.2-ounce blue catfish, caught June 20 by Jordan Chelton of Harrington. The fish was 38½ inches long and had a girth of 27½ inches.
Walker caught the fish in the upper Nanticoke River near…
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Flash Flood Watch Today
Be careful today flash flooding is no joke and can be very dangerous.
From the NWS ......
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1141 AM EDT MON AUG 7 2017
DEC001-005-MDC011-041-071845-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sussex…
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Dolphin Carcass Washes Up At Cape
Every once in a while a carcass of some sort washes up on the beach. Even large whales. So when this happens what should you do? First and foremost do not touch any marine mammal that washes up on a beach. Many carry diseases that can transfer to humans. after all they are mammals, not fish. Yesterday a dolphin carcass washed up…
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Flounder Pounder Open Are You Ready!
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.…
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Sea Glass Wreath A How To
I attended the 2017 Sea Glass festival in Lewes, DE, for the first time and became infatuated with sea glass wreaths. Sea glass is precisely what the name suggests, glass that was discarded or dropped in the ocean. It has a certain mysterious quality to it because we can wonder about the conditions surrounding how the glass arrived from point…
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Beware Of Large Holes On The Beach
We have an issue with large holes on the drive on beaches. I was at 3Rs yesterday fishing and when I drove on, as usual on a weekday there was hardly anyone out there, so you can take your time to look at the cuts and the ocean while you drive the beach. Luckily I was paying attention, because a small berm in front of the truck…
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SUP Yoga Delaware
About the Author ... In addition to being an advocate for clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a defender of marine life, Stacey Chandler is a certified Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher, SUP Yoga & Stand Up Paddleboard instructor. She teaches and certifies SUP Yoga teachers. She is the only certifying SUP Yoga teacher in DE. Stacey lives…
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State Parks Go Retro With New Surf Tags
The old surf tags are back with the traditional Delaware State colors. Back in the day these were the generic tags that were offered and they were numbered. Now we have the white generic tag with the blue embossed image, and they are not numbered. Recently Kathy Keating received her new old tag and the reaction has been great. "We…
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Two Meteor Showers Put On A Summer Celestial Show
The Delta Aquariids are still going strong and the Perseids are starting to show up as well. Late at night after the moon sets is the best viewing time from midnight until dawn. The radiant point for the Delta Aquarid shower is near star Skat, or Delta Aquarii in the great square of the constellation Pegasus. The Deltas are not as bright as…
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Summer Nor’easter Update
Well ... it's raining ... again. The seas are angry today, but only a mild rage. Last night's rain was close to four inches for most of Sussex county. The winds today are not as bad as predicted. High tide is around 2:30 PM for the beaches, after that, around 5 to 6 PM I would check the beaches for treasures. There is a sink hole…
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Kendall Cleans While She Visits
Many of my friends who surf fish will clean the beach while we fish or upon our arrival. We can not stand seeing trash on the beach. The parks actually provide bags for people and remind them to carry in and carry out at all park entrances. Most of the trash on a beach does not come from tourists or beach goers. Most comes from…
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Liquid Board Shop’s New Fishing Shirts
Mike Ridings owner of Liquid Board Shop on route 1 has brought in a new line of short sleeved T shirts and long sleeved fishing shirts. "I wanted a unique shirt for anglers in the area, these were perfect. We will have more designs soon and are collaborating with a few different companies to expand our fishing shirt lines." The…
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MV Twin Capes Ferry Will Be Sunk To Create A New Artificial Reef In 2018
DRBA to sell MV Twin Capes ferry to DNREC for reefing
Vessel will become part of Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef off the Delaware coast
(Cape May, NJ) Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced that the ferry vessel, MV Twin Capes, will be sold to Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control…
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Coastal Flood Advisory Starts At 6 PM
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1045 AM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017
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Beach Cleanups Inspire Other Groups To Do Their Part
We have been hosting beach clean ups every Tuesday at eight in the morning for a month now and it has been very successful with turnouts and trash collected. We have averaged about five hundred pounds of trash and debris. One volunteer even found a casino chip from Las Vegas, we still are unsure of the value of the chip it is just a…
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Maryland’s New Off-Road Vehicle Trail Opens in Garrett County
Maryland’s New Off-Road Vehicle Trail Opens in Garrett County
July 20, 2017
Reservations Now Being Accepted for the St. John’s Rock ORV Trail and Campground
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can get ready to take on a new trail as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources opens St. John’s Rock ORV Trail and Campground in Garrett County.…
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Wounds From Fish Can Be Deadly
Dialogue from the Facebook post ... "My friend’s grandfather was gutting a trigger fish in OCMD and cut his finger. He went to the hospital, was given an oral antibiotic and discharged. Overnight he developed a high fever and his hand looks like this now. They are admitting him and infectious disease specialists are on their way to…
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DNREC Closes Recreational Shellfish Harvest In North Delaware Bay Due To Undertreated Wastewater
DNREC closes recreational shellfish harvest in north Delaware Bay due to undertreated wastewater from Kent County treatment plant
DOVER (July 18, 2017) – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today directed the Kent County wastewater treatment plant to take immediate action to correct an ongoing…
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increased the retention limit for the commercial aggregated large coastal shark (LCS) and hammerhead shark management groups
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has increased the retention limit for the commercial aggregated large coastal shark (LCS) and hammerhead shark management groups (Appendix 1) for directed shark limited access permit holders in the Atlantic region from 3 to 36 LCS (other than sandbar sharks) per vessel per trip effective July…
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Paradise Marina’s Second Annual Bay Flounder Tournament
Yesterday was the Paradise Marina's second annual Bay Flounder tournament. Two Hundred and seventy-four anglers fished for first place worth five thousand dollars. Anglers showed up at the marina to sign in at seven in the morning. Five dollars of every entry fee was donated to the Boys and Girls club in Oak Orchard. The tournament raised one…
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Tarpon Off The Jersey Coast
Tarpons were caught in bunker nets off the New Jersey Coastline
When the Gulf stream moves north all kinds of fish that we never normally see in our waters comes with it. We have seen tarpon before in older pictures and hear rumors of some caught here and there. Last year a barracuda was caught in the Delaware bay by a buddy of mine, I have…
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Taylor Needs Skates And Dogfish For Research
Here is your chance to do something with all those skates and dogfish you are catching and help in some research. Taylor Deemer who works at Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle, the shop at the Cape Henlopen fishing pier, needs our help. This is limited to people who fish in the Lewes and Cape Henlopen State Park area so it is easier…
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Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament’s New Youth Division
DOVER – Fishing offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy Delaware’s great outdoors and spend quality time with family. To add to the experience for anglers age 15 and under, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced a new youth division of the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament with smaller qualifying sizes for trophy fish than…
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Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce the Modern Fish Act
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce the Modern Fish Act
Recreational Fishermen Laud Wicker, Nelson and Colleagues
July 10, 2017 (Washington, DC) - Today, the recreational fishing and boating community praised the Senate introduction of the Modern Fish Act by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Brian…
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Bass Fishing The Chester River Headwaters
(Oct. 2016) A couple of weeks ago I got that call we all like to get. William Van Sant of Lachwood Fishing Adventures in Maryland called. "Hey are you free this week, I want to get you out on the river for some crack of dawn bass fishing" Well you don't have to ask me twice, just tell me when you want to go, and I will make the…
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Summer Striped Bass Slot Season
Summer striped bass slot season started July first, and will last until August thirty first. You can keep striped bass or rockfish in the size range of twenty to twenty five inches. Personally they are my favorite size to eat, they are all male fish so you are not hurting the population or eating a heavily polluted fish. This slot…
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Delaware’s Budget Is Set
Budget Deal Reached, Grants-in-Aid Restored
(Dover) Two days after missing a deadline to have a state spending plan in place, Delaware legislators and Gov. John Carney reached a consensus on a new balanced budget.
To avoid any interruption of state services, the government has been operating under a limited three-day spending bill to…
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Beach Plum Island State Park Beach Is Clean
Five of us met at Beach Plum Island State Park today and cleaned the beach, in the rain. That was a bit unexpected and wet. We filled six trash bags with over two hundred pounds of trash. That is the cleanest I have ever seen that beach, we figured there would be three times the trash we collected. I think the most numerous items…
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes
DOVER (June 26, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan…
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Paradise Marina’s Bay Flounder Tournament
Everyone ready for a warm up to the Flounder Pounder Open? Want to win five thousand dollars? The Paradise Grill Bay Flounder Tournament is on Saturday July 15th, rain or shine. This is a great way to get the kids involved and they could win up to five hundred dollars and are eligible to win prizes in the adult categories. Largest…
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2017 Flounder Pounder Open Rules And Regulations
Paradise Marina & Short’s Marine are excited to announce the details for the 2017 Flounder Pounder Open August 18th - 20th
This is a three day tournament, you choose the two days you are going to fish. This will be a flounder tournament only and you must fish from a registered watercraft.…
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Coastal Flood Advisory This Evening
Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
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Weekly Beach Clean Ups Resume
Today was the first day of weekly beach clean ups in the Delaware State parks. These will all happen on Tuesdays and we will meet at a different park each week, there is a schedule below. Delaware Surf Fishing LLC in cooperation with Surfrider Foundation Delaware Chapter, Big Chill Beach Club and Liquid Board shops hosted today's…
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The Strawberry Rises
Junes full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon by the Algonquin tribes because it corresponded with the harvesting of many fruits including strawberries. In the month of June strawberries have a small harvesting season. It is also known as the Rose moon in Europe.
Should be a good weekend to enjoy fishing by the full moon and we will have…
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Swimming Advisory Issued For Dewey Beach
A swim advisory has been issued for Dewey Beach. This is from elevated levels of the Enterococcoi (Colonies/100ml) bacteria which is elevated beyond the "safe" levels. Officials stated this is from shorebirds feeding on horseshoe crab eggs. The warning has been issued for Swedes and Dagsworthy streets. Recent runoff from the rain…
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New Conservation Access Pass For State Wildlife Areas Going On Sale July 1
New Conservation Access Pass for state wildlife areas
going on sale July 1, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces
DOVER (June 6, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is launching Delaware’s new Conservation Access Pass July 1. Starting on that date, a Conservation Access Pass will be required for any registered…
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter Paddle Boards Are Vessels
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 22-28
Reminder for the week: Paddle boards are vessels – and boating regulations apply
DOVER (June 2, 2017) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and…
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Maryland’s Summer Rockfish Season Begins June 1
Summer Rockfish Season Begins June 1
May 31, 2017
Striped Bass Fishing Expands Baywide
Anglers wanting to get in on this year’s striped bass fishing season will have more areas to fish starting June 1.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the official opening of the summer/fall striped bass season with no exclusions…
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Sounding Rockets Will Light Up The Sky
Update from NASA Wallops flight facility ... Update 14:45 p.m., May 30 – The launch of a Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket testing a new deployment system to support space studies originally scheduled for May 31 has been delayed until June 1. The launch window remains 4:27 – 4:42 a.m. EDT. The launch has been delayed because of…
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Third Annual Fish And Boat Expo
This is the third annual fish and boat Expo at the American Legion on route 24. Last years was a great time and we had a lot of people drop by. This is a great chance to clean out that shed and get rid of old or extra gear.
On June 10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a fishing and boating expo at the American Legion post 28 on route…
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Third Annual Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament At the Indian River Marina, June 23 – 25
Delaware Surf Fishing is a proud sponsor of this tournament, looking forward to helping raise money for the Lyme Disease Association of Delmarva, Inc. There is still time to become a sponsor of this event.
Third Annual Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament At the Indian River Marina, June 23 - 25
Rehoboth Beach, DE – The staff at…
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DNREC’s 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 3
DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police to host 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament June 3
Tournament marks the start of National Fishing & Boating Week June 3-11; entry forms online
DOVER (May 25, 2017) – As part of activities for National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…
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Great Whites Visit Delaware For The Holiday
Not just tourists are here in full force this weekend. We have a couple more visitors that are making their way up the coastline, heading north. I would assume they are in search of the seal population that is getting bigger yearly in Delaware. Mary Lee is far off the coast of Delaware and Maryland. I wouldn't worry too much about her but if…
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Shark Fishing in Delaware … the rules clarified
Blue Shark caught by Clay Harrison and released
(May 26, 2017) ...THIS WAS WRITTEN THREE YEARS AGO IT STILL APPLIES. Know the rules! Old articles are open to the public.
Yesterday I was rewriting an article I did last year when I interviewed Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. Many people are catching prohibited sharks and…
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Vehicle Fire On Savages Ditch
(November 2017) ... A vehicle caught on fire last night near Faithful Steward Drive (Savages Ditch) on surf fishing access in Delaware Seashore State Park. In the video below you can see it was fully involved by the time Dave Eastburn saw it on his way to do a little night fishing. Apparently the vehicle overheated when it was being driven…
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ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Withdraws Draft Addendum V & Maintains Current Measures until Completion of 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment
ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Withdraws Draft Addendum V & Maintains Current Measures until Completion of 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment
Alexandria, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board chose to not advance Draft Addendum V to Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan…
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The Tamaroa Was Sunk At The Del Jersey Land Reef Site
The Tamaroa sitting high in the water.
(May 10, 2017) ... Yesterday I was invited to watch the sinking of a piece of history. This was probably the best birthday present I have ever received, thank you to the state of Delaware for the invite. I was also covering this for Delaware State News. I arrived at the Delaware Bay Launch service in…
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Whale Washes Up Near Rehoboth Beach
Earlier this morning a large whale washed up onto the beach at Henlopen Acres just above Rehoboth beach. Suzanne Thurman from MERR is on scene right now with DNREC trying to figure out how they can move it to the state park and do a necropsy. Suzanne said this is a humpback whale and because of that NOAA requires certain procedures…
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Restricted Beach Access Survey Results
Well it looks like the "beach coalition" is not going to take no for an answer and have turned up the heat. They are using a lawyer and a lobbyist to try and pressure the state of Delaware (Governor John Carney and DNREC secretary Shawn Garvin) into not allowing trucks to park in front of their houses and communities, which are located in…
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One Last Chance To Stop The Rehoboth Waste Water Outfall Project
Well apparently we have one last shot at stopping the waste water outfall project. Rehoboth beach wants to pump their waste water out into the ocean, near the Hen and Chicken shoals. If you have been following this then I don't need to go into a lot of details, but I am not in favor of this project. In fact many are not in foavor…
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Update On Whale At Port Mahon
Yesterday a small whale washed up against the fishing pier at Port Mahon. Alex Tkachuk was there fishing and sent me a couple of pictures. Someone there called DNREC, and I called Suzanne Thurman at MERR. They sent a crew out there to decide what to do with it which most likely would be tow it off the pier out into the bay or even…
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Win A Charter Trip From The Delmarva Outdoors Expo
WIN A CHARTER TRIP!!! ... Delmarva Outdoors Expo weekend passes purchased before the event will only qualify for this giveaway. Order your weekend passes ahead of time to be entered to win a Charter trip with Fish Whisperer charters. You will also receive ten extra door prize tickets. Door prizes will be given away every 15 minutes all weekend.…
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Delmarva Outdoors Expo Has Something For Everyone
The first annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo will be held on April 28th to the 30th at the state fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. Darrell Meade wanted to organize an outdoors show in the area and he has hit a home run. "I wanted to do something on the scale of the Harrisburg show for this area, we have always needed a show like this. Delmarva…
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Has Started
April's shooting stars, the Lyrid meteors tend to be bright and often leave trails and are active each year from about April 16 to the 25th. You should be able to see about ten to twelve meteors per hour at the peak, which is on the morning of the 22nd and the 23rd. Sometimes a rare surge will increase during the peak viewing times and you…
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Icehouse Bait And Tackle Grand Opening
The Icehouse bait and tackle shop at 110 New Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 is now open again. Captain Les Clemmer of the Martha Marie charter services has reopened the shop. He is the new owner and is excited to get this business up and running again. Seriously if you want to talk about a man who has a real addiction and affinity for…
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Delmarva’s First Outdoors Expo to be held April 28 – 30th has something for everyone and the entire family
Delmarva’s First Outdoors Expo to be held April 28 – 30th has something for everyone and the entire family
Harrington, DE - Anglers, hunters, shooters, campers, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages: don’t miss the first annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo to be held April 28 - 30th at the Delaware State fairgrounds in…
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Orca Breaches in C&D canal
About an hour ago Chris Ragni and Brian Mack were cruising along in the work boat when they saw something breach in the canal. "It looked like a huge white dolphin so we moved in closer to get a better look. We were stunned when we saw it breach again and it was a killer whale." Now the boys are trying to figure out what to do…
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Route 24 Closed In Long Neck
Replacement of Crossroad Pipes Will Require a Portion of SR 24 to be Closed
Long Neck: The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would like to alert motorists that the removal and replacement of multiple crossroad pipes will impact the following roadway:
7 a.m. on Monday, March 27 until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 7, pending…
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The Delaware Outdoor Expo Was A Huge Success
We had a great time at the Delaware Outdoor Expo on March 11 at the fairgrounds in Harrington. The turnout was overwhelming, with over three thousand people.
At one point there was a line at the door for a good hour and a half. Everyone had a great time, and the vendors were all very pleased.
For a first time annual…
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Delmarva Outdoors Expo Available Accommodations
Since this is a three-day event and we have a lot going on, many have been asking where can they stay. We have the campground on the fairground's property available. You can camp in an RV or a tent for $35 a night or $100 for a three-day package for a space. You can register on the fairgrounds website for a campsite or RV space. …
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Delmarva Outdoors Expo Sponsors
The Delmarva Outdoors Expo would like to thank our sponsors and if anyone is still interested in sponsoring this great event we would be happy to have you on board. Just get in touch we have many levels available. Meet some of the area businesses helping us right now ...
WBOC is a presenting sponsor. They are helping us immensely as a…
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Heads Up Susquehanna Flats Anglers This Could Be You
This is from my buddy Joe Yack and a warning to anyone fishing the Susquehanna flats this year. Seems DNR is targeting striped bass anglers heavier this year. People have gotten fines for taking pictures.
IF YOU FISH THE SUSQUEHANNA FLATS YOU MUST READ THIS!
This year (2017), there is an increased enforcement on the Susquehanna Flats catch…
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Survey On Proposed Drive On Beach Access Restrictions
This is the survey we put together to get the public's input about this proposed beach access restriction by the beach coalition group. We also added a few other things for you to answer to get your take on the crowded issues. One thing I do notice is the beach access coalition seems to be asking for the most extreme in hopes of getting the…
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Update On Storm Stella
Welcome to the new Delaware Surf Fishing, and by new, I mean we are now on the amazon servers so we can handle all of this traffic and the site will no longer time out. I want to thank everyone who has subscribed and continues to subscribe for supporting these efforts. Without all of you this would not have been possible. The…
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Coastal Flood Warning For Sussex and Kent County
Okay ... so if you haven't heard yet, Stella is getting her groove back by slamming us with a nor'easter. The last thing I would worry about is snow, but instead, concentrate on flooding. New Castle you're gonna probably get buried in snow and Kent will be a mix most likely. Sussex is going to get mostly wet, but that could change.…
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You Can Still Stop The Rehoboth Wastewater Outfall Project But Time Is Short
Press Release from Surfrider foundation. The T shirt is our design and will be out in 2 weeks.
From our Friends at MERR:
Dear Members,
It has come to our attention that there is a rapid push to get the DNREC permits approved for the Rehoboth Outfall before acting Secretary Small steps down -this action is expected to occur within the…
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Delaware Outdoor Expo Food Trucks And Program Book
This Saturday is the day, come ready to enjoy some great presentations, and meet all kinds of outdoor vendors. Also come hungry!! We have a bunch of food trucks to satisfy any craving. I'm not going to mention my favorite because they all are, I'm gonna need to diet after Saturday that much I can "guaruntee". Might have to enter…
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Delaware Outdoor Expo Sponsor, Vendors, And Demonstration Schedule
Saturday March 11th is the first annual Delaware Outdoors Expo brought to you by Delaware State News. Located at the state fairgrounds in Harrington, the expo will start at 8 a.m.and last until 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the event and online with a bonus for early bird ticket buyers, two additional door prize tickets. Door prizes include a…
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The Storm Of 62 Was 54 Years Ago
Now 55 years ago today March 6, 2107 ... This was written in 2016 not long after Storm Jonas hammered the coastline
It was forecast as a normal winter storm. Tides were predicted at 2 to 5 feet higher than normal with flooding in low lying areas. Gale force winds from a storm moving across the country that would head offshore. A typical…
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Osprey Have Arrived In Delmarva
Usually the osprey don't start showing up until Saint Patrick's Day weekend. So far this year they have been seen as early as the last week of February. Like any migratory species, we even have some holdovers that stay year round. These birds are my favorite fish finders. Especially at the beach, when they are in close above the…
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The 2017 Flounder Pounder Open
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.…
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Fee Season Now In Effect In Delaware State Parks
Fee season now in effect in Delaware State Parks
DOVER (March 1, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees are back in effect, being collected through Nov. 30, 2017.
Revenue generated from park entrance fees is used to manage 16 state parks and more than 26,000 acres…
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State Parks Say No To Restricted Beach Access
The article title speaks for itself. I want to thank all of you for sending in emails, the phone calls, letters, and those who sent up smoke signals to let the folks at the state know your support to say no to restricted beach access. Within forty-eight hours the governor and parks officials have received a great deal of support for…
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The Point At Cape Henlopen State Park To Close For 2017 Beachnesting Season
The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to close for 2017 beachnesting season
(DNREC) ... LEWES (Feb. 27, 2017) – 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 Wednesday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters…
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Delaware Prepares New Summer Flounder Creel Limit For 2017
As you probably know the ASMFC Addendum XXVIII is requiring all east coast states reduce summer flounder catches by thirty percent and due to last years catch totals we also have to add eleven percent. So essentially we have to comply with a forty-one percent reduction for the 2017 summer flounder fishing season. There has been and…
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DNREC Spring 2017 Trout Stocking And Opening For Downstate Ponds
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2017 trout stocking and opening for downstate ponds
Trout anglers encouraged to check requirements before fishing
DOVER (Feb. 17, 2017) – The Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that Delaware’s spring 2017 downstate trout season will begin Saturday, March 4 with…
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Save Your Beach Access On Delaware State Park Beaches
(February 2017) ...You might know this, but for the most part not many people do or ever hear about it. For the past two years a small group of wealthy people that are landlords and homeowners, mostly landlords, petition the state parks to stop surf fishing vehicles from parking in front of their rental properties in Fenwick Island State park and…
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Oceanic Pier Gets A Good Cleaning
It was a beautiful weekend, the beach towns were packed like a typical summer weekday. The traffic that piled up on Friday was reminiscent of summer. A three day weekend will do that when the temperature is predicted to hit seventy degrees. The boardwalks were packed and the line at Thrashers was insane. I spent Friday afternoon…
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The 2017 Delaware Outdoor Expo Update
The 2017 Annual Delaware Outdoor Expo is at the state fairgrounds in Harrington on March 11th at 8 AM. This is going to be a great event. Tickets now on sale online, get them in advance for more chances to win great door prizes. Our sponsor is Baker’s Power & Turf/Husqvarna Group from Millsboro, Delaware. We will have more than seventy…
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The 2017 Annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo Attractions Update
We have a lot of great attractions going on within the Delmarva Outdoors Expo. The Dock Dogs will be holding a three-day competition. The First State Retriever Club will do a few demonstrations. The Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware will be teaching fly casting. Delaware Surf Fishing (Rich King) with Harry Aiken will be…
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Red Drum Stock Assessment Indicates Overfishing Not Occurring
Red Drum Stock Assessment Indicates Overfishing Not Occurring
Alexandria, VA – The 2017 Red Drum Stock Assessment and Peer Review Report indicate overfishing is not occurring for red drum in either the northern (North Carolina-New Jersey) or southern (South Carolina-Florida) stocks. The assessment was unable to determine an overfished/not…
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Free Park Access Proposed For Delawareans Who Already Have Free Park Access
Every so often this gets proposed to parks as an incentive to get people outdoors more. A proposal to allow Delawareans only, free park access, except we already have free access to all Delaware state parks. The legislators look at the entrance passes and for some reason get this confused as an access pass, because it is called an…
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Russian Spy Ship Off Delaware Coast
Okay, everyone keeps asking me where this Russian spy ship is off our coast. Since Delaware is such a small coastline, I doubt it is really off our coast anymore at this point, but earlier this morning it was out there ... about seventy miles out there. I don't know what they are doing, but I doubt they are fishing or headed to the…
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Seals On The Beaches What You Need To Know
Seals migrate to Delaware every winter and their numbers are increasing. The past couple weeks seals have been seen on the beaches of Delaware and Ocean City, MD. When seals pull up on the docks around the inland bays, for the most part they are just resting and chilling. When they pull up on beaches that is usually the same…
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Beach Combing Was Killer Today
Usually we find a lot of sea glass and the recent beach replenishment has really added some treasures to the beaches. I dropped by Dewey Beach today to see if the alien was still lurking in the dune access. The alien wasn't there, but as I was about to leave, Matt Adams sends me a picture on messenger. "Check this out!!!" I look…
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The Martians Have Landed In Dewey Beach
Beach combing went next level in Dewey Beach a few days ago. Is anyone missing this alien? This might explain a few crop circles on a Deldot map I saw recently for the bypass proposal.
Do you recognize this martian??!! From a Town of Dewey Beach email:
"The Martians have landed in Dewey Beach--or at least one of them! This wooden…
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The Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
The Alpha Centaurids is named after the constellation Centuarus. This meteor shower appears to radiate from Centaurus which is one of the largest constellations in the night sky, containing two of the ten brightest stars, including Alpha Centari. Which is the closest star to our Sun. The radiant's center for this meteor shower is four…
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An Eclipsed Full Snow Moon And A Comet
We are going to get a treat Friday night. The full snow moon is February's moon, some tribes called it the full hunger moon because the winter weather made for harsh hunting conditions. You wouldn't be able to tell that this week since it is going to hit the high sixties today. So much for the harshest month for snow, which …
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Kent County Sewage Spill Suspends Delaware Bay Shellfish Harvest
Kent County sewage spill suspends Delaware Bay shellfish harvest,
prompts DNREC caution for recreational use of St. Jones River
Public advised to avoid length of river from Dover to Bowers until wastewater spill dispersed
DOVER (Feb. 7, 2017) – DNREC Secretary David Small issued an emergency order today suspending commercial and…
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2017 Delaware Fishing Guide And Rulers
The new 2017 Delaware fishing guide is out and will be available in most shops this week. The shops that are closed for the season will have them once they open. The new fishing rulers are also ready and all will be delivered at the same time. The new Delaware fishing guide has a couple of new features. The new additions to the…
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Learn To Fish In Long Neck
Every winter at the Long Neck Elementary school in the cafeteria by Dan Hellman and Larry Grimm. They have six classes every year, on Tuesday nights at 6 PM and charge $10 for the series of classes to help pay for the cafeteria access. I have been meaning to check these out for the last two years and finally made it last week. Dan…
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Delmarva Outdoors Expo Advance Tickets Now On Sale With A Bonus
The Delmarva Outdoors Expo advanced tickets are now on sale. The event is April 28th 29th, and 30th at the state fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. Daily and weekend passes will also be available at the event everyday. Daily tickets are $5 and weekend passes are $10. If you purchase tickets online in advance you will receive a…
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Winter Fishing Report
Almost seems like an oxymoron to some when you say winter fishing. No, we don't catch frozen fish, but in some cases we all but freeze ourselves. So far we have had some very nice, mild days and the water hasn't frozen over too much. Mostly a light ice coating here and there along the edges of the ponds that melts by mid morning in the sun.…
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Beach Combing Is Good
The beauty of a nor'easter are the treasures that are unveiled everyday. Beach glass has been easy to find this week and so are sand dollars. The hard part for some people is where to look for beach glass, if you know where to look beach glass is much easier to find. Honestly it can be anywhere at any given time, but there are a…
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Delaware Vintage Hunting & Fishing Memorabilia Show & Sale
Every year Mike Pusey puts on the the Delaware Vintage Hunting & Fishing Memorabilia Show & Sale. The show is located in the Reagan Watson Auction Building, 115 N. Washington St., Milford. The early bird entrance will start at 8 AM for $10 and have first crack at the collectibles, otherwise later entry is $4 starting at 9…
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The Farmer, The Chef, & The Fisherman
The Farmer, The Chef, & The Fisherman
By Tom Deptula
I love to fish. I fish for anything that swims and eats. I love fishing saltwater, freshwater, creeks, rivers, branches, bays and bridges. I love the excitement of striper fishing the jetty at the inlet on a cold November night or stumbling into an action-packed perch or largemouth…
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Beach Access Upgrades For Delaware State Parks
The drive on beach accesses in some of the parks were filled in with debris and sand from the first nor'easter of 2017, which always happens. Parks have been clearing them out and for the most part they are all good to go now, I drove on all of them yesterday. The access at Fenwick Island state park, the middle surf fishing…
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The First Annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo
This April on the 28th, 29th, and 30th is the first annual Delmarva Outdoors Expo at the state fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. This event will feature many demonstrations and competitions. A dock dog competition all three days starting at four on Friday, competing for distance, height, and retrieval speed. We will have more details…
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Is Beach Replenishment A Waste Of Money And Natural Resources
(January 2017) ... Why Beach Replenishment (now referred to as beach nourishment) is a Waste of Money and Natural Resources: A look at why it’s necessary to begin embracing newer coastal engineering technology ... Written by Dennis A. Schirmer, II
The decision of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to deny the Southern Delaware Beaches a…
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Water Is Receding
We have a coastal flood warning in effect until 11 AM. Route 1 is still closed, but should open once the water recedes. That is becoming more common these days with nor'easters. You can thank rising sea levels, the bays are silted in more each year, the inlet lets in a lot more water since it was dredged, and route 1 is built on…
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Oak Orchard Prepares For Flooding
Update as of 2:45 PM (since I wrote this) ... tide is coming back in fast and hard. Water almost washing to dune base in Rehoboth. Expect flooding around the inland bays in ...
Well this is a lot of fun, the wind is ridiculous. Now that all of this water has been pushed up against the coast flooding will be an issue on the next high tide.…
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Nor’easter Update First High Tide Observations
Update 6:30 AM ....
Lewes ferry has been canceled today. Crossings Cancelled Monday January 23
Due to high winds and rough sea conditions from the storm, all departures for Monday January 23, 2017 are being cancelled.
Water on road in Oak Orchard at Chiefs road at the marina.
We have a coastal flood and wind advisory in…
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Ventusky Real Time Wind And Waves
Ventusky waves screen for the Delaware area.
Not long ago I was made aware of a new application that you can only use on a computer, it shows meteorological data worldwide, in real time. I know several apps do this now on our phones, but this one impressed me. It is a company called ventusky out of Czechoslovakia, and they…
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First Nor’easter Of 2017 Hits Monday
We are going to get walloped with the first nor'easter for the year Monday with gusting winds upwards of 45 mph. The brunt of the storm will be Monday, but the winds will pick up tonight and last into Tuesday afternoon. We have a dense fog advisory tonight, and frankly it is pretty thick right now. Gale warnings are in effect…
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Have You Recieved One Of These Cards
The other day a buddy of mine was at Beach Plum Island State park walking and working his dogs. He has been coming here all of his life. His was the only vehicle in the parking lot and this nice little card was left on the windshield. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this person doesn't like fishermen, or people. This…
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Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials
Opening of trails along C&D Canal celebrated by Delaware, Maryland officials
Mark completion of the continuous trail that includes Michael N. Castle and Branch Canal Trails in Delaware, and the Ben Cardin Trail in Maryland
DELAWARE CITY (Jan. 13, 2017) – The grand opening of recreational trails along the Chesapeake and Delaware…
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January Is The Full Wolf Moon
The first full moon of the year 2017 will occur today, on Jan. 12 at 6:35 AM. This is known as the Full Wolf Moon to native American tribes. Wolf packs would howl hungrily just outside of the Indian villages in the deep snows of midwinter. It is also referred to as the Old Moon or the Moon After Yule. Some call it the full snow moon but…
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Delaware Outdoor Expo 2017 Update
A lot of vendors are signing up for the Delaware Outdoor Expo at the state fairgrounds in Harrington on March 11th at 8 AM. This is going to be a great event. There will be eleven presentations ranging from fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities. If you would like to be a vendor at the event you can download this…
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Drive On Beach Conditions
The parks are open but the drive on accesses are full of snow, and in some spots it is a good three to four feet deep. Do not try to cross these areas you will get stuck. You still have to air down to drive onto the beach, the snow makes that seem like it is not necessary. You will be sinking in snow and sand too boot. Seems weird…
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Beach Access and Etiquette
Beach Access/Etiquette
Hello everyone from SDJC and DSF. Let’s talk about proper equipment for driving on the beach. Last time we gave a list of the equipment required by DENREC. You also find the required equipment list in your state park pamphlet when you get your beach tag. So since you will have these items; let’s go over some tips…
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Seals And Snow Totals
The seal at Courseys pond spillway keeps crossing route 15 and going into the pond. Please keep an eye out if you are traveling in that area, so it does not get hit by a car. Yesterday it was sitting in the middle of the road. MERR is aware of the situation and wants to remind everyone to stay at least a hundred and fifty feet away…
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Snowshizzle aka Storm Helena update
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Well that was a fun day! It finally stopped snowing near Georgetown around seven this evening. I was talking to Tim Furlong of NBC 10 at 5 AM he sent…
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State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Lifted in Sussex County
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The back roads are still rough with drifting snow. The DelDot crews are hard at it and had their own issues today, so give them a break. I have seen three plow trucks stuck on the side of…
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Snowy Owls Visit Delaware And Delmarva
They're back! In the winter of 2013 there was a massive irruption of snowy owls (Bubo Scandiacus) and they were all over the place in Delaware and Delmarva. You literally couldn't go anywhere without seeing or hearing about a snowy owl. Ever since then everyone has been hoping to see one again. Last year we didn't see too many of…
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Snowstorm Shifts What’s In Store For Delaware
Well the first snow storm of the year is coming and the predictions have been all over the map, pun intended. The hardest part is predicting how far north the storm would reach and how far into Delmarva. As of Thursday afternoon we are looking at a shift more to the north and northwest which puts Delaware in the track for much more snow by…
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Dune Sledding in Cape Henlopen
So the other day some kids went sledding on the dunes in Cape Henlopen State Park.
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Dune Being Ruined In CHSP
Last winter a few kids went sledding on this dune and everyone lost their minds, many saying kids will be kids what is the big deal? Well the big deal is now this dune is being used as a path and is getting worse and worse. Parks had to put signs there, that I am sure cost money, and are obviously being ignored. Not just one sign,…
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Comets, Northern Lights, Martians, and Shooting Stars … Oh My!
Looks like a busy start to 2016 for star gazing. We are going to start out with the possibility of northern lights, a comet is dropping by, mars is in the mix, and the first meteor show of the year, the Quuadrantids will crank up. Wednesday night the northern lights might light up the sky. Will we be able to see this in Delaware?…
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Quadrantid meteor shower of 2017 peaks
The Quadrantids will reach its peak at sixty to 120 meteors ZHR. The Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR) is the amount of meteors expected per hour during a peak, the Quadrantids are one of the top three. However this event can be disappointing due to the speed of the peak, it may only last a few hours or less. You need to be in a dark…
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The Flounder Wars
There is a lot of misinformation going around about the new "proposed" flounder regulations. Some of the info is so off that it is causing people to get up in arms, pointing fingers at each other. Some groups are starting petitions to stop the ASMFC. The confusion being created as it turns out is the intention of some of the people putting…
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New Years Eve Comet
New years eve is the time of year we all hope for a better one to come. I know I certainly am, but it was a good year too for the most part. We always hope for the better, it is human nature, who wants to have a crappy year? This year we have a bonus to look forward to, but just for tonight, yet it occurs every five years. Just…
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Delaware Outdoor Expo 2017
Coming in 2017 is the first annual Delaware Outdoors Expo, presented by Delaware State News. The event will happen at the state fair grounds in Harrington starting at 8 AM on Saturday March 11th. There may be a soft opening the night before on Friday we will keep you posted. The event will have all kinds of vendors, food trucks,…
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Bullets On The Beach
A few weeks ago we put up an article talking about site B where the sand is being dredged for the beach replenishment projects in Rehoboth and Dewey beach. The area where site B is located is in what was known as the north firing range. So it is no surprise to find ordinance on a Delaware beach, especially the replenished beaches…
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Delaware Boat Registration Fees To Double
Well it is almost the end of 2016, and I am definitely thankful for that. It is time to get your fishing licenses, surf tags and register those boats. Unfortunately for boaters you have about four days to get your boats registered before the prices double in 2017. If you register now for three years you will save some money. Boat…
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Harbor Seal At Courseys Pond Spillway
This is something you don't see every day. We get seals here every year in Delaware, but usually they are in the Delaware bay, around the walls, ice breakers, jetties, and the inland bays. For the last couple of years we have a had several show up and hangout at Masseys Landing. A couple of weeks ago a seal was spotted at Courseys…
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Frets 4 Vets
Gordon Law, Tom Baker, Garth Miller ... Frets 4 Vets
(December 22, 2016) ... I met with Tom Baker, Gordon Law, and Garth Miller to chat with them about the organization Frets 4 Vets. A new non profit 501 c3 organization to help veterans with PTSD. The goal of this non-profit organization, according to Tom Baker is to treat PTSD and or…
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Rare Find On Coin Beach
Have you ever found a coin on coin beach in Delaware Seashore State Park
(Dec. 19 2016) ... Once in a while you hear about a penny or two found on coin beach. Those are the old Irish coins from the Faithful Steward shipwreck (1785). These coins are mostly half pennies, but there were some gold-rose guineas. There were four hundred…
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Rogue One Is Star Wars Is Rogue One
It was too cold to fish yesterday, and I found out there was an early premiere for Rogue One. If you like Star Wars you're gonna love this movie.
In 1977 a ten year old kid sat in a movie theater on opening night and had his mind blown by special effects unsurpassed for the times. Star Wars left a lasting impression. Last night that…
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December Meteor Showers The Geminids and Ursids
Tonight the 13th of December is the peak for the Geminids in 2016. The full "super moon" will make it difficult to see the amount you would normally see without a full moon, but it still should be a good show. The winter solstice this year is on the 21st but the Ursids will still peak on the 22nd for 2016.
The information below was…
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Rehoboth Beach Replenishment Aerial Photos
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Rehoboth Beach Builds Twelve Million Dollar Sand Castle
"Castles made of sand, fall in the sea, eventually" ... Jimi Hendrix.
A Few days ago the Rehoboth and Dewey Beach replenishment project was started. If you don't know what beach replenishment is, that is when the Army Corp Of Engineers pumps sand onto a beach to rebuild dunes and beaches that have washed out from storms. In this case the…
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2016 Striped Bass Blitzing The Beach In New Jersey
The 2016 Thanksgiving Striped bass Blitz
Once the blitz is on in New Jersey the beaches get blitzed by anglers trying to hook up. They come from all over the coast to fish these beaches .. photo by Ryan Gee
(Nov 28, 2016) ... We see it on social media, hear about it, and would love to experience it on our own beaches. Rarely if ever do you…
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Fun Fact Friday About Beach Replenishment Sand And Mines
(November 2016 ) I am reading a real page turner, the ... ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) SAND BORROW AREA B DELAWARE ATLANTIC COAST FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO FENWICK ISLAND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT MAY 2016 PREPARED BY: U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) DELAWARE ATLANTIC COAST FROM…
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New Delaware State Parks Annual Passes Go On sale Nov. 25 Except At CHSP
New Delaware State Parks annual passes go on sale Nov. 25
DOVER (Nov.18, 2016) – Give a gift that lasts all year long – an annual Delaware State Parks pass good for admission year-round to all state parks. The new passes, as well as surf permits, will go on sale online beginning Friday, Nov. 25, and at authorized stores and park offices…
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Water Rescue From The Surf In Dewey Beach
This morning around 7 AM a body was seen floating off the beach in Rehoboth. A witness called it in and the Coast Guard, Lewes and Rehoboth fire companies, Delaware State Police, Sussex County EMS and DNREC responded to the scene. She was first seen off Norfolk and Queen streets in Rehoboth Beach, and was floating towards Dewey…
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Whale Washes Up At Port Wilmington
A whale wrapped up in net and crabbing lines washed up into berth one at Port Wilmington this morning. Trini Dadian sent us a few videos and pictures of the whale. DNREC and the Coast Guard are on scene to remove the carcass. How they will do that is unknown at this time. You can't just lift up these things they will most likely…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tag Number 1 Sells For $26k
Auction Flyer and my bidder number, signed up and ready to bid!
(October 2016) ... The title of the article says it all, no need to read anymore. Except we were bidding at the auction and that was a lot of fun. The rest of the tags sold for decent prices too, there is a chart at the bottom of this article. The parks raised over eighty three…
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Survey On The Draft Mid-Atlantic Ocean Action Plan
I have been attending Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body meetings for a few years now. This is an important survey, and the recreational angler (you) really needs to add their feedback. Please take the time to fill out this survey. This is a chance for anglers to make sure certain areas of the ocean are not used for industrial purposes and…
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Man O Wars Washing Up On Delaware Beaches
Today I was checking the drive on accesses at Fenwick Island, they all look good by the way. Faithful Steward is still closed in DSSP. There was a bunch of debris covering most of the beach to the dunes. The higher tides from the wind are pushing a lot of junk into our beaches. I found a Man O War sitting just in front of the…
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Water, Water Everywhere
Well if you haven't heard or seen by now, we are having a little weather. Route 1 is closed from Dewey to Bethany beach due to high tide and rain run off covering the road. Hopefully it opens abck up soon and stays open, but I would expect it to close again tonight like last night. Route 24 is backed for days due to the detour. …
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Cape Henlopen State Park Campground Is Closed
Cape Henlopen State Park campground closed to make way for improvements
LEWES (Sept. 14, 2016) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the popular Cape Henlopen State Park campground has closed to make way for a third and final phase of improvements. Over the past three years, campground improvements have…
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Storm Hermine Update Saturday 7 AM
The crews in Rehoboth are moving their sheds off the beach as per Delaware state law. The tide will be high at 10:30 AM and the water is already coming over the beach "edge". Beaches will flood at high tide that is definitely going to happen. Winds are steady around 18 mph out of the ENE and building. Waves are predicted at five…
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Beach Hazards Statement in effect from August 29, 06:05 AM EDT until August 30, 08:00 PM EDT
The National weather service has issued a Beach Advisory into Tuesday evening.
Below is a video of a potential storm track for next week, and it is ugly looking. ...
A COMBINATION OF PROBABLE MULTIPLE TROPICAL CYCLONES OF VARYING
INTENSITY IN THE ATLANTIC BASIN, WELL TO THE SOUTHEAST OF NEW
JERSEY AND DELAWARE THIS WEEK, AND PERIODS OF…
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Biplane Lands On Assateague Island
Now this is something you don't see everyday. A biplane landed on Assateague Island later Thursday morning. The pilot had to put her down when he experienced mechanical troubles. The north end of the island where he made an emergency landing was clear of people and vehicles. No injuries were reported. The plane was headed to the Ocean…
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New Ocean City Shark Fishing Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 106, ENTITLED WATERWAYS,
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED, BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF OCEAN CITY, THAT CHAPTER 106 OF THE
CODE OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND BE, AND IT IS HEREBY
AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTIONS 106- 133, 106- 134 AND 106- 135, AS…
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Hurricane Relief for Caye Caulker, Belize
Hurricane Relief for Caye Caulker, Belize
It’s hardly a secret that Caye Caulker, Belize has become an honorary second home to many of us at SEALEG. This laid back, picturesque island sits about forty minutes offshore of mainland Belize and is a haven for divers, eclectic tourists, sun soaked ex-pats, and some of the finest, friendliest…
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Got Tautog?
Masseys landing is peaking to eighty four degrees and dropping to seventy two degrees between tides. During the low tide is the highest temperature. The surf is feeling balmy the upper seventies. The Delaware Bay at the Outer wall is seventy one degrees at high tide. The upper bay and river are hitting the low eighties. The heat wave…
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Andie And Opie Parents Fishing With Kids Tournament 2016
First and foremost we would like to thank all of our volunteers. These folks worked hard in some serious heat to help us keep things running smooth. Lot of fish were being caught, so they did a lot of running around. Without them we would not have been able to this, thank you all. We had over two hundred kids and parents show…
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Traffic In Lewes Will Be Heavy This Weekend
Yesterday the Body of fallen Delaware volunteer firefighter Tim McClananhan was escorted from Wilmington to Lewes by 82 apparatuses. He was a member of the Lewes Fire Department, he died in a training accident. This weekend are the services in Lewes. Traffic will be rough Saturday and Sunday. Please be mindful of that and keep calm. This…
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Take A Gander At Bethany Beach’s New Traffic Problem
It isn't new if you live here, everyday these geese cross route 1 with their goslings to forage grass in the median strip. Everyday traffic has to stop, more than once, to allow them to cross the road. Today one person decided he didn't want to wait and ran a goose over. Needless to say a few locals are irate about that, the out of…
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Osprey Tagging With Cape Water Tours and Taxi
Last week I went with the Cape Water Tours and Taxi crew to tag osprey on the Broadkill River. Captain Steve has been banding osprey for a long time and his knowledge is extensive. They have the permits to do this work. You will learn a lot about osprey on these banding tours. The kids will love the experience. We cruised up the Broadkill…
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2016 Delaware Jet Ski Fishing Tournament Results
It was great meeting everyone today. I want to thank you all for coming out and participating.
First and foremost I want to thank Michael Duncan at Helly Hansen for the killer prizes. Reelsnot, Maverick Fish Hunter, and Diamond State Custom Tackle's donations for prizes. Big thanks to Midway Fitness & Raquetball, Techno Goober, and…
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Cast For A Cure 2016
Cast For A Cure is an annual team surf fishing tournament in Delaware. Proceeds go to the Tunnel Cancer Center Special Needs Fund. Last year a storm postponed the tournament. Everyone came back this year and then some to participate.
\ "The 3rd Ever Cast for a Cure Tournament was held on Saturday, June 11 (last years event was…
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend Fishing Report
Bluefish blitzed the beach today at Cape Henlopen. Always love that phone call, "hey man get down here the fish are hammering the surf." I'm stuck doing other stuff I can't just drop. The boys cleaned up on some nice big blues. That is how the action has been,1 random here and there and you have too be there when it happens. …
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Lionfish The Other White Meat
Lionfish are not only good to eat but an invasive species. I went to Florida and visited the South East American Lionfish Eradication Group (SEALEG) to learn more about lionfish eradication. I am very familiar with the aquarium trade so this is an interesting subject for me in that aspect, as well as an angler. I used to own a saltwater…
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2016 Old Inlet Annual Spring Surf Fishing Tournament
Saturday was the annual Old Inlet spring surf fishing tournament. The weather the last few weeks and especially weekends has not been nice enough to entice people to get out and fish. When the tournament comes around it is rain or shine so you fish regardless. Some prefish the tourney looking for fish and spots holding fish at certain times…
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Bluefish Showing Up In All The Spots Like Last Year
The bluefish action has been great for about three weeks, or so. The fish have been showing up at the beaches, the Broadkill River one day , and the Indian River Inlet the next. You can't predict when and where, like last year but it is getting closer. The henlopen flats as you may already know have been hot for a while. You just…
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Coast Guard Rescues Crew After Collision
News Release ...
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Coast Guard rescued three men Thursday from their life raft approximately six miles east of Cape May, New Jersey.
The Coast Guard received a request for assistance from the captain aboard the 42-foot boat Last Stand, reporting they were sinking following a collision with the 78-foot Tug Dean…
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What Is That Boat In Front Of Rehoboth Beach?
(Apr 2016) ... I have been asked this question dozens of times this weekend. The ship off the coast of Rehoboth Beach is a survey ship. It is taking samples of the ocean floor for the permitting process for the Rehoboth Outfall. The entire project has not been approved yet federally, but this is part of the process to get the permits…
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Bluefish All Over Delaware Beaches
PUBLISHED IN APRIL 2016 .... just wondering out loud when it will happen again
Matt Adams with a 31 inch Bluefish from Delaware Seashore State Park caught on Monday afternoon.
Bluefish are now moving up and down the beaches in Delaware. You have to be there when they come by, and they will at some point. No idea of the schools' sizes or…
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Once In Blue Moon Blue Claw Crab
Captain Terry Murray was tending his pots today when he ran across this full blue crab. "I have been pulling pots for as long as I can remember and I have never seen one of these. Soft crabs are blue in the light, but then turn brown when they harden. I was told this is a genetic failure, when I called the local university, and…
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New Decking Has Started On The Pier
The Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier is getting a new deck and the other day the crews started putting new wood down. The pier looked different without any decking. The new decking makes the pier look much better, and there is no longer a strip of plywood down the middle. That strip is now three boards wide and the deck boards are cut…
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President Declares Disaster for Delaware
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Delaware to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe winter storm and flooding during the period of January 22-23, 2016.
The…
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Fishing Is Picking Up Herring Are Here
Well there is snow on the ground, but I doubt that will stop any die hard trout anglers from opening day in the ponds tomorrow. Should be a good time and crowded like crazy, I think I will wait until Monday. People are just tired of winter and can't wait to wet a line. Fishing has been great in tidal creeks for yellow and white…
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All Species Fishing Tournament Starts Today
The second annual All Species fishing Tournament starts today, this weeks card is the ace of clubs. cards will be changed weekly on Sunday evenings. We will announce the new card on the tournament page and Facebook. Last year Frank Payton Sr. was first, Kevin Baldwin took second place and Rafael Vazquez took third place. It was…
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 15-21
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 15-21
Reminder for the week: Wildlife, fishing, boating area visitors asked to respect natural resources
DOVER (Feb. 26, 2016) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure…
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Bipartisan SHARE Act, Supports America’s Hunters and Anglers
House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan SHARE Act, Supports America's Hunters and Anglers
February 26, 2016 (Washington, DC) - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 242 - 161 in favor of the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act (H.R. 2406), known as the SHARE Act.
Introduced by Congressional…
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Tornado Touches Down in Waverly Virginia
A tornado touched down not too long ago in Waverly Virginia and there is severe storm damage in Appomattox county. Damage reports are still coming in. Please stay out of the area, people are complaining about storm tourists on social media sites. Not a good idea to be out in a tornado warning looking for storm damage. Right now…
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Tornado watch for all of Delmarva Until 11 PM
The National Weather Service just issued a TORNADO WATCH for Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties in Delaware until 11 PM tonight. Maryland and Virginia's watch was issued a couple of hours ago for. Coastal flooding could also be an issue with the high winds.
Information from ready.gov
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Watch out for dark, rotating…
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