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Additional Delaware Deer Hunting Seasons to Open in January
Numerous Hunting and Trapping Seasons Continue Statewide
Firearm deer hunting seasons opening in January and continuing archery deer seasons provide the last chance for hunters to harvest deer during the general 2021/22 Delaware hunting season, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.
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Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay
Sewage Spill Suspends Shellfish Harvesting in Rehoboth Bay
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfish harvest of oysters, clams and mussels in the Rehoboth Bay after a spill from a residential sewer line in the Long Neck area of…
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DNREC Encourages Delawareans to Recycle Christmas Trees
Residents May Drop Off Trees at Yard Waste Sites Throughout the State
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delawareans to regift their real Christmas trees to the environment by recycling them at one of the many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state. Tree mulch is great for…
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Voluntary New Right Whale Slow Zone East of Ocean City
On December 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's acoustic array detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. A VOLUNTARY Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately and expires on December 26, 2021. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following areas where…
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ASMFC 2022 Winter Meeting Preliminary Agenda, Public CommentGuidelines, and Meeting Details
(Dec 10, 2021) ... Please find attached and below the preliminary agenda and public comment guidelines for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2022 Winter Meeting, January 25-27, 2022, in Arlington, VA. The agenda is also available at www.asmfc.org/home/2022-winter-meeting. Also attached is the travel authorization form and…
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Beach Nourishment Projects Set for Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach
Dover (Dec 10, 2021) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section expects to begin beach nourishment work in the Pickering Beach, Kitts Hummock, Bowers, South Bowers, and Slaughter Beach communities in early January 2022.
Beach nourishment projects introduce sand into the…
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Numbered Delaware Surf Fishing Tag Auction Ends today
Fourteen tags so far totaling $28,805.01 with four hours left to Auction
The Auction for the Delaware State Park's Delaware Surf Fishing numbered tags ends this afternoon. So far the bids are up there and will probably remain. I think you are required to bid $200 over the current bid price. If you look at the bidders link, it is a few…
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MAFMC and ASMFC to Consider Final Action on Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment
(Dec 8, 2021) ... Next week, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board (Board) will consider final action on the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment during the Council’s …
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Recreational Fishing Wind Farm Workshop
Do you have questions or concerns about wind farms and recreational fishing?
(Dec 5, 2021) ... I encourage recreational anglers to attend this online meeting and ask those questions. I asked if this is open to the public. It is and the meeting will focus primarily on recreational fishing. This is one of seven of these virtual…
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2022 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, Surf Fishing Permit Sales Delayed
2022 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass, Surf Fishing Permit Sales Delayed
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today the sale of 2022 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will be delayed due to nationwide supply chain disruptions. Due to this delay, 2021 surf fishing…
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Snow Geese Rafting Off Cape Henlopen
We fished the point on Sunday and on the way out noticed a small raft of snow geese about two hundred yards off the beach. Good to see those kids back in town. Lot of flying jerky for the surf snack box. I wonder if the point's snow goose that wanders the beach all day will be back this year. The snow geese were reported on eBird, spotted…
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Additional Delaware Hunting, Trapping Seasons To Open in December
Waterfowl and Antlerless Deer Hunting Seasons, Numerous Trapping Seasons Included
Dover (Nov. 30, 2021) ... Delaware waterfowl hunters are gearing up for the state’s third duck hunting season segment, which runs from Friday, Dec. 10 through Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, and the second Canada goose hunting season segment, which runs from Friday,…
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Winter Seasonal Clamming Opens Tomorrow
Winter clamming is rewarding
The seasonal clamming areas around the inland bays open every year on December first, time to make some clams casino! These are the areas in yellow on the map that are closed during the summer due to high bacteria levels. Right now the inland bays are really clear. Once the bacteria and algae die off the water…
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Crab Pot Season Ends In Delaware
Crabbing is open year round in Delaware
(November 30, 2021) ... We crab all year long in Delaware, just not with crab pots, handlines, drop traps and rings are allowed. The season for crab pots ends November 30th (today) and reopens on March first. Time to pull the pots and get them cleaned up for next year. People are still catching…
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ASMFC to Convene Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment Data Workshop
ASMFC to Convene Black Drum Benchmark Stock Assessment Data Workshop
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will convene a Data Workshop as part of the development of a benchmark stock assessment for black drum that will be used to inform management. At the Workshop, the Black Drum Technical Committee and Stock…
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Offshore Wind Energy Guidance for Mitigating Impacts to Fisheries Meetings
BOEM (Nov 22,2021) ... The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is developing guidance to mitigate potential impacts from offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fisheries and fishing. The first step in this process is to gain knowledge from the people and organizations that know and use these areas. BOEM will host a…
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Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22
DNREC’s Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Starts Nov. 22
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will auction low-digit surf fishing plates starting Monday, Nov. 22, at 9 a.m., at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 22 and Dec. 9, bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including tags 26, 54, 132, 211, 301, 454 and…
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The Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
(Nov 16, 2022) ... After midnight is the best time to start viewing the Leonids meteor shower, typically producing 10 to 15 meteors per hour. The Leonids are produced by the debris trail of the orbital path of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Look above he constellation Leo. The Leonids have produced some of the most impressive shows in history. …
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Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually Nov 17th
Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually to discuss various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, November 17. For the web link and phone-in number for the meeting, and for more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar at …
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New Right Whale Slow Zone East Of Ocean City MD
On November 11, 2021, the Woods Hole Ocean City buoy detected right whales East of Ocean City, MD. Because of this detection, the right whale Slow Zone is in effect immediately until November 26, 2021. All vessels 65 feet (19.8 meters) or longer must travel at 10 knots or less. Other boats just be wary of the possibility. Slow Zone waters…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Will Go On Sale Soon
The question of the month has been when are the surf tags going on sale.
(Nov 14, 2021) ... I contacted parks the other day to see when surf tags were going on sale. "We are working on that right now, getting everything in place. It will be late November to early December. We will be able to confirm a date soon. The low digit…
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DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock
DNREC to Remove Holts Landing State Park Boat Ramp Dock for Repairs
(Dover Nov 12, 2021) ... The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week (Nov 15 -19th) until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle. The dock…
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November’s Beaver Full Blood Moon Is The Longest Lunar Eclipse In A Century
The longest partial lunar eclipse also known as a blood moon is November 19th. The partial lunar eclipse event will last 3 hours and 28 minutes according to NASA, the longest in a century. From 2:19 AM to 5:47 AM, peaking just after 4 AM when the lunar eclipse reaches 97% coverage. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through earth's…
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Small Craft Advisory Spring Tides Continue
Spring tide still an issue in Lewes today with the combination of the winds. Expect some minor tidal flooding on roads. in the usual spots. Water is still rough with more wide surf today. Big waves all afternoon and will calm down into the evening. The rest of the week will calm a little more, then pick back up on Friday. With a possible…
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2022 Derelict Crab Pot Round-Up Sign ups in Indian River
UD and Delaware Sea Grant have set dates for the 2022 Volunteer-based Derelict Crab Pot Round-Ups in Indian River
Delaware Sea Grant and University of Delaware have set target dates for the 2022 Volunteer-based Derelict Crab Pot Round-Ups in Indian River! Round-Ups will be hosted on the first three good weather days between January 13…
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November Meteor Showers Are Starting To Peak.
The Leonid, Southern And Northern Taurids Meteor Showers are Here
The Sothern Taurids are the first to peak with maximum activity Thursday, Nov. 4, into the early hours of Friday, Nov. 5. Northern Taurids one week later on the night of Thursday, Nov. 11, into Friday, Nov. 12. The Taurids are created by debris left behind by Encke's…
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Spring Tides This Weekend
The term spring tides has nothing to do with the season.
(Nov 4, 2021) ... Saturday we will see some minor tidal flooding in low areas from spring tides, in the fall. Also known or referred to as king tides. The term spring tide is a common historical term that derives from the idea the tide is "springing forth". Which it does twice each…
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Incredibly Rare Coin Found On A Delaware Beach
Not your typical rare coin find on coin beach.
Everyone wants to find buried treasure at the beach. It is a fantasy of every breach comber when they hunt the beaches for "treasures". Who wouldn't want to find a bit of pirate loot? Even if it was just a copper coin for the common folk. My buddy Joey "Baga Donuts" and his dad were here…
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Happy Halloween Learn To Cast Spells To Catch Fish
Time to cast some spells, put a curse on a googan, and get the children ready for bait, I mean fishing. In case your fishing has not been as good as Agnes’ we have a couple fish summoning spells for you to try. By the way the right eye flounder in England is called the Witch Flounder. There is also an eel called the…
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Look For The Northern Lights Tonight
A coronal Mass Ejection, CME, a massive one will create an aurora borealis (northern lights that can be seen as far south as Washington DC. Delaware is in the Fair to poor area for viewing. Due to location and clouds. But we might get lucky. The CME was on Thursday morning. Learn more at the Northern Lights Center
Northern lights…
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Beach Conditions After The Nor’easter
Small Craft Advisory For Lower Delaware Bay until noon
It is almost low tide (9:5 AM), the surf is calmer, but still wide with wash. Seas are still upwards of eight feet and will calm down later this afternoon. There are few swales, but the beaches were washed smooth in most areas. I'd be careful at the point even without seeing it I can…
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DSP’s Current Sussex County Road Closures Due to The Nor’easter
DSP Dewey Beach, DE- Delaware State Police is updating the traffic advisory issued for Eastern Sussex County. As a result of the current weather conditions, the following roadways are closed or impassable. Coastal Hwy between John J. Williams Hwy, Rehoboth and Garfield Parkway, Bethany. Long Neck Road south of Cove Road, Millsboro. Camp…
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Route 1 closed Between Dewey And Bethany Beach
I didn't think that would take too long. High tide hadn't hit yet and route 1 was already flooding. Keep up with DelDOT advisories for route 1 to reopen later tonight. http://deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/#advisories.
Route 1 at the bridge is clear.
Route 1 below Dewey Beach
Route 1 below Dewey Beach
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Throw Back To Super Storm Sandy
October 29th 2012 We got Hammered by Sandy
(Oct 2021) ... While we sit around in this nor'easter, it is the same time we got hit by Super Storm Sandy in 2012. That was a wild three plus days for sure. I got a text from a buddy in North Carolina with a picture of a monster wave. I was staying at Broadkill beach. I packed my truck and…
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Nor’easter Conditions What To Expect
The nor'easter hit this morning with high winds and heavy surf.
At least it isn't pouring, yet, but rain is the least of our worries. It is dead low tide right now (8:44 AM) and the water is up as much as a typical high tide. The water has been up so much recently we are used to the higher wrack lines. Water is stacked up in the…
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Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Continues Temporary Closures
Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Continues Temporary Closures for Dredging Through Nov. 11
The parking lot at Augustine Beach is ample for boaters and visitors alike.
Periodic closures of the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will continue through Nov. 11 due…
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Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in Delaware
Piping Plovers Experience Poor Nest Productivity Year in DelawareDNREC Provides Updates on Other Beach-Nesting Bird Species
Dover (Oct 21, 2021) ... Beach-nesting piping plovers experienced poor nest productivity on their breeding grounds in Delaware during 2021, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced…
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Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek
Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities
Dover (Oct 20, 2021) ... Rainbow trout were stocked in White Clay Creek today to provide anglers the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced. About 1,000 pounds of 12- to 13-inch…
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Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Repairs
Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp to Close Temporarily for Repairs
Dover (Oct 19, 2021) ... The Rosedale Beach boat ramp and parking lot on Indian River Bay will temporarily close for ramp repairs beginning Thursday, Oct. 21, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The project will include a concrete patch…
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Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended
Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended Through Oct. 28
(Oct 19, 2021) ... The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will remain periodically closed through Oct. 28 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware…
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Moon lit beach.
Moon lit beach. The surf is glowing and calm, like the edge of a lake. The moon reflects bright in the wet sand.Wind is non existent, almost to the slack of the low tide now. Nothing stirring in the water, but the lap of the waves. The ships at the anchorage are aglow, small cities floating on the bay. The light houses turn and turn. I can see my…
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Black Sand On Delaware Beaches
Why is the sand black?
Every coastal storm erodes the beaches, stirring and shifting the sand. The amount of sand that moves around is huge in some areas. Dark streaks or large patches of black sand collect along the beaches' surface. It freaks people out, but it is supposed to be there. A combination of dense minerals such as,…
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Calmer But Wide, Check The Beaches At Low Tide
The last storm surge waves carved a new profile in the beach face, surf fishing structure is different for a while.
Surf is wide and washed out, but much calmer than expected. Low tide is around five thirty. I would go out now to dark and scout the beaches for good cuts and little tide pool holes. When high tide is in full, those will…
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Beach Driving Hazard At Conquest
There is a small drop off on Conquest Beach
(Sept 24, 2021) ... For anyone driving out at night to get a spot for the tournament. Seeing beach hazards and holes at night is tough due to shadows. This drop off is the same it would be deceptively small looking at night.The drop off is on the upper beech at Conquest, just south of the drive…
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Weekend beach conditions are a little nautical
The surf fishing beaches look good for driving, just a wider surf wash
(Sept 23, 2021) ... The weekend conditions will be a little "active" for surf fishing. Five foot swells Friday that will calm into Sunday. Wide surf wash conditions for fishing. Small cliffs at the surf's edge. Exploring at low tide would help find good cuts for…
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We Trashed Over A Hundred Turtle Killers Tuesday
Mylar and latex balloons are the real turtle killers
(Sept 23, 2021) ... Tuesdays beach clean up was productive, we set a new record for Mylar Balloon catches. I hate saying that about trash but it was a good day to clean a beach. Much like surf fishing success stories, we hit it at the right time. I drove on early around six in the…
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Faithful Steward Crossing Cleared
This morning a lone dozer cleared the loose sand on Faithful Steward crossing. The access is used the most since it is the only one open at night. This is done by soil and conservation or maybe they are called watershed stewardship now I can never keep up with all the department name changes.
Bulldozer clearing sand from Faithful Steward…
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Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet virtually today at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 21.
Pay attention to this council! Your Fishing License Money Is At Stake
I've asked hard questions in the past at these council meetings and been called a piece of shit by Eric Burnley. Who shouldn't be on the council anymore as it has term limits. Neither should some of the other council members. It is not a bipartisan representation…
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Time To Surf Fish At Rehoboth Beach
Off Season Surf Fishing Is Fun In Rehoboth Beach
(Sept 20, 2021) ... Free parking just started in Rehoboth for the off season. That means we can park and surf fish for less. There is decent surf fishing near the jetty by the Henlopen Hotel and the storm drain structures. Especially when the striped bass start schooling up and feeding.…
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Rough Surf Saturday From Odette Swells
Small craft and rip current advisories are up until this evening.
(Sept 18, 2021) ... The swells are five to six feet and will calm down some Sunday afternoon. The rip current risk will last into Sunday afternoon. Just be careful in the water. No one is swimming in this junk on a drive on beach, we know better. Okay I think we know…
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Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop
Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop Scheduled for October 4-7, 2021
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) will hold a Red Drum Simulation Model Workshop as part of the ongoing simulation assessment. The simulation assessment was recommended by the Commission’s Assessment Science Committee as part of a…
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Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs
Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Port Mahon Fishing Pier off Port Mahon Road east of Dover until further notice for emergency repairs after a broken support piling was found during a routine inspection. The pier’s closure by the DNREC…
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Rip Current and Small Craft Advisory
There is a rip current and small craft advisory into Saturday evening
(Sept 17, 2021) ... Nawwtikkcuuhhlll is the condition this morning on all our waters and will last into Saturday evening. Beaches are getting a little surf wash but nothing to worry about for driving on. Just mind the incoming tide this afternoon if you are surf fishing…
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Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Sections Closed For Repairs
Sections of the fishing pier will close during repairs.
(Sept 17, 2021) ... The Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier is having several pylons repaired. Crews will fence off sections to work on these pylons. The pier will be open for fishing during this work. Many of the rotted out pylons will be sleeved and encased in concrete. The crews will…
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Truck Stuck On Edge Of Marina Rocks
No there isn't a tow truck in the Indian River Inlet.
(Sept 16, 2021) ... This truck is stuck on the rocks at the southside marina at the Indian River inlet. Big difference than the inlet itself. Though still pretty annoying for the driver I am sure. Just to quell all the questions being sent to us on Facebook about what is going on, "I…
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Space X Launched Tourists Into Space Tonight
Yes that was a rocket launch, full of space tourists.
Falcon 9 launched Inspiration4, the first all-private crewed mission to orbit. They launched the dragon capsule from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The crew will spend the next three days orbiting earth and then return. The mission is a fundraiser to raise money for St Judes…
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Delaware’s Cobia and Tilefish regulations Update
Delaware’s Cobia and Tilefish regulations were recently changed to keep Delaware in compliance with the Fishery Management Plans for those species. The new regulations, which went into effect on September 11, 2021, include the following management measures:
CobiaMinimum size is now 37” Total Length. The minimum size applies to recreational…
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Delaware’s New Cobia Limits Now In Effect
Delaware's Cobia Creel Limit Effective As Of September 11, 2021.
(Sept 15, 2021) ... The cobia limit was set by an order from the Secretary of DNREC. It was issued August 16th, but I never saw a press release. Many have been asking us what the limits are now that more are showing up this time of year. The regulation was published…
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Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet virtually
(Sept 14, 2021) ... Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet virtually to discuss various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 15. For the web link and phone-in number for the meeting, and for more information, including the meeting agenda, visit the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar at ...…
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Assateague Island National Seashore Lowers Speed Limit
National Park Service has lowered vehicular speed limits on several portions of Bayberry Drive within Assateague Island National Seashore.
(Sept 14, 2021) ... Effective immediately the National Park Service has lowered vehicular speed limits on several portions of Bayberry Drive within Assateague Island National Seashore. The speed limit is now…
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Add A Fire Extinguisher To Your Surf Fishing Gear List
The required gear list for driving on a state park beach doesn't include a fire extinguisher.
(sept 13, 2021) ... Parks should probably start thinking about requiring a fire extinguisher to the necessary gear list. We need a shovel for digging out a vehicle and how often do we actually do that? Many go out there with gas grills and…
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Jeep Fire On Faithful Steward
Around 12:47 this afternoon a jeep caught on fire on the beach near Faithful Steward Crossing in Delaware Seashore State Park. Smoke could bee seen a mile down the beach. It could easily be seen on the Deldot Traffic cams. The fire was out by 1:30 with Rehoboth Beach fire crews still checking for secondary spark ups and clearing the area.…
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Vehicle Fire on Faithful Steward
(Sept 13, 2021) ... There is a vehicle on fire on the beach at the Faithful Steward (Savages Ditch) drive on access, possible injuries. We do not have any details, a lot of resources are headed there now. You can see it on the Deldot Traffic cam from the Charles W Cullen Bridge's north tower. The fire is being put out right now. 1 PM update…
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Peanuts With Pancakes On The Point
The point was so nice today, second summer abides
Nothing like driving out to the point at 1 PM, with no traffic and a not so crowded beach on a Saturday. The second summer crew was all over the place, good seeing everyone. Fishing was mediocre, but some were caught. Little kingfish and spot. Everyone was set up surf fishing and…
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Don’t Park On The “Hump” At Low Tide
Storm surge swells fill the swales fast, don't get stuck on the hump
(Sept 11, 2021) ... Low tide was an hour plus ago (5:45 AM), high tide is at noon thirty. Heading out this morning surf anglers will see a surf washed cleared beach, wet swale areas and the "hump". That hump is between the swales and the ocean. It looks like high ground,…
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Rip Current Warning For Saturday Same Conditions At High Tide
Tomorrows high tide flooding will be about the same as today maybe a little less
(Sept 10, 2021) ... Hurricane Larry storm surge will still be an issue for tomorrow's high tide around a half hour past noon. Do NOT park on the sand "hump" between the swale and the ocean in the morning. Water will fill in behind you and could leave you…
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Rocket Launch Scheduled Sept. 11 from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
(Sept 8, 2021) ... A two-stage suborbital sounding rocket is scheduled for launch Sept. 11, 2021, for the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration from NASA’s launch range at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
The launch of the Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket is scheduled between 4-7 p.m. EDT…
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DO NOT Park In The Dunes
(sept 10, 2021) ... When we said stay above the wrack line, that didn't mean park in the dunes. I think the charge is like $200 per foot for damaging the dunes driving into them. People tighten it up, so far we have one jeep in a swale and one parked in the dunes, and it is only Friday. Labor Day Weekend was last week, the crazy is supposed to…
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DO NOT Drive Through The Quick Sand
Never drive through a swale
(Sept 10, 2021) ... I hate seeing this especially when you tell people over and over and over. This jeep tried to drive through the swale a Faithful Steward crossing. Little hint, it ain't gonna happen. The sand on the ocean side of the swales that washes into the edge becomes like quick sand. You will never…
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Use The Beach Web Cams To Check Conditions
Before you head out to surf fish use the beach web cams to check conditions
(Sept 10, 2021) ... The town beaches and all beaches are getting pummeled with large waves from storm surge swells. Rehoboth beach is flooding fast. Bethany beach is fine since her replenishment hasn't washed out as fast. These cameras will give you an idea of…
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Rip Current Warning Into This Evening
Day three of Hurricane Henry Storm Surge continues with flooding beaches
Expect to see flooded beaches at high tide today which is incoming now and peaks at 11:38 AM. The beaches are already flattened in many areas from constant wave over wash. Due to that today beaches will flood faster at high tide. Swales will also fill faster and drain…
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Hurricane Larry Flooding Beaches At High Tide
Flooded beaches will be an issue for a few more tide cycles.
The beaches are still flooding at high tide which is at 10:50 AM this morning. Hurricane Larry is offshore but more in line with our coast. Expect to see flooded beaches during every high tide into Friday evening. Rip Current Warnings are in effect until Friday night. The…
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Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Dredging
Augustine Beach Boat Ramp to Temporarily Close for Dredging
(Sept 9, 2021) ... The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will be periodically closed starting Thursday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Oct. 15 for maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel,…
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Assateague Island National Seashore will be hosting a Beach Clean-Up
NPS Staff (Sept 8, 2021) .. Ghost crab party? Unfortunately, what really happened here is that a ghost crab thought the blue balloon was food and tried to drag the balloon down inside its burrow. Ghost crabs are the scavengers and predators of the shoreline. If they find food, they quickly drag it down their burrow to eat without being disturbed…
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THURSDAY TEMPORARY TRAFFIC HOLDS AT BAY & KEY BRIDGES FOR LARGE CRANE DELIVERY BY SHIP
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC HOLDS AT BAY & KEY BRIDGES FOR LARGE CRANE DELIVERY BY SHIP TO PORT OF BALTIMORE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Traffic Holds for Motorist Safety Passage in Morning at Bay and Afternoon at Key
(Sept 8, 2021) ...WHAT: The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will temporarily hold traffic in both directions on the…
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Hurricane Larry Is Flooding Delaware’s Drive On Beaches
Beaches will flood at high tide watch for rip currents.
(Sept 8, 2021) ...Hurricane Larry is moving up the coast and will flood our beaches with heavy storm surge swells into the weekend. Surf's up, but not much fun for surf fishing. Expect to see flooded beaches and full swales during every high tide cycle into Saturday most likely.…
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First Beach Clean Up At The Point
We held our first beach clean up today.
Today we saw a lot of new and old faces at the our first of many weekly beach clean ups. It was great to see everyone. We haven't done one of these in a while due to covid. Today was a perfect morning to walk a beach and pick up trash.
Dune grass dug up for whatever reason left at the…
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Beach Clean Up Tomorrow
We have our first weekly beach clean up tomorrow
(Sept 6, 2021) ... We will meet BY 9 am at the small bathhouse near the point entrance. Please bring your own gloves and five gallon buckets. I will have some buckets but not too many. Those grabbers are nice to use as well. Keeps you from bending over too much. Details for the weekly…
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Tow Boat US to the Rescue
A Tow Boat US Membership Is Peace Of Mind
(September 3, 2021) ...Everyone calls it the ride of shame and no one wants to be in one. If you own a boat this ride is almost inevitable. At some point every boat owner needs a tug, tow, or fuel. There are two things I check for when I get on anyone's boat, is there fuel and do you have a Tow…
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Free Exfoliations, Whale Smells Gnarly, And Watch The Ledge
(Sept 2, 2021) ... I went to Cape Henlopen State Park this morning, to let anyone know we canceled the beach clean up until next Tuesday. I had to cancel it early on for tropical storm Ida. Of course it was beautiful this morning, but that wind is hardcore. Glad we canceled, it is difficult to clean and walk a beach in heavy wind. One…
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All Things Philly Flow Into The Delaware Bay
The surf's water is chocolate milk and worse is coming.
(Sept 2, 2021) ... Last night's tropical storm Ida remnants doused Philly and other areas with massive amounts of rain. Tornadoes hit a few areas and caused serious destruction. Now the city of Philadelphia and surrounding rivers are flooded over flowing. The Vine Street…
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Water temperatures dropped Dramatically Overnight
Ocean water surface temperatures dropped overnight by eight degrees.
(September 2, 2021) ... It feels amazing outside, crisp and cool like an early fall afternoon. The water reacted accordingly with lower surface temperatures for the ocean. At Buoy 44009 the water surface temperature dropped eight degrees overnight. From eighty-two…
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The Point Is Covered with Salps
Hundreds of gelatinous blobs are washing up on the point
(September 2, 2021) ... Salps are planktic tunicates, meaning they are free swimming and not permanently attached to structure. Salps are barrel shaped, clear and gelatinous. Moving much like jellyfish and are often mistaken as jellies. Contracting their bodies to pump water…
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The Point Tour 2021
Today the point opened in Cape Henlopen state park.
The point looks great, a pristine example of a primitive beachscape in Delaware. The oceanside beach on the way to the point is wide. Compared to last year, there is a lot more sand there. Easier driving out there too, especially when the sand hasn't been torn up all summer.…
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The Bay side of the point is CLOSED
The point opened today and it never takes too long for this to happen
It never fails the day the point opens people just roll on through the closed bay section. Even after reading all of a half a dozen signs one the size of a billboard in red no less. That area is still closed for migratory birds until October 1st.
People, like this…
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Tornado Watch Till 10 PM
We haver some wild weather inbound today and it will change fast.
(Sept 12st, 2021) ... Hunter from Delmarvawx says ... I'm going to try and make the best of sense I can trying to explain this confusing scenario. Unfortunately situations like this are out of my control but here we are. Tornado Watch was just issued for the Southern…
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Take a Summer Photo for Science and the Environment
DNREC Encourages Community Science at Beaches and Marshes
As the summer comes to a close, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is encouraging community members and visitors to the First State to use their smartphones to help monitor environmental change.
CoastSnap Chronolog station in Cape Henlopen State…
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DNREC Reopens The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park
DNREC Reopens The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park
(August 31, 2021) .. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reopen The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half-mile along the bay shoreline, Wednesday, Sept. 1. The bayside beach will remain closed until Oct. 1 for…
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Avoid Cupola Park Boat Ramp For A while
Cupola Park boat ramp is covered with dead fish carcasses and dead crabs.
(August 31, 2021) ... Either there has been a big run of sea bass in the Indian River at Cupola park, or someone decided to dump their cleaned fish. Now the park and ramp smell like the dumpster at Big Fish or any seafood joint. There are a lot of dead crabs too.…
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Beach Clean Up Postponed Til Tuesday
Our first weekly beach clean up (in a year) is being postponed for Ida's weather.
Due to hurricane Ida's trek and the fact she will be dumping a ton of weather on Delmarva Thursday the 2nd of September. We are postponing the first weekly beach clean up in over a year, until next Tuesday. Which will be our regular scheduled days until…
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Old Coast Guard Tower Base Exposed
Never seen the old coast guard tower base this exposed since Sandy
(August 27, 2021) ... There is a lot of sand missing from the north side beach after the last storm surges from Hurricane Henri. The beach is really steep from all of the scouring. Now we know how that sand created that big plume in front of the inlet underwater.
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The Point Opens September 1st
The best sign of end of the summer season is the point opening.
(August 27, 2021) ... We wait all summer for this day, with gleeful anticipation. It is one of our favorite places to fish. Pro tip, for some reason almost every year the fishing is horrible the first week or so. We don't care and go out anyway, because you never know…
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MERR To Euthanize Fin Whale
The fin whale that washed up on the Delaware beaches will be euthanized today.
Unless you are living under a rock then you may have heard about the fifty foot fin whale stranded at the point yesterday. This morning it is just barely alive and will be euthanized. I can't imagine what that costs. A cocktail of drugs is used and a big damn…
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Fin Whale Stranded At The Point
A Fin Whale was stuck on the shoals bayside of the point this morning
Along the shoals in front of the Breakwater East End lighthouse and the bayside beach during low tide This fin whale stranded itself or got stuck this morning at low tide. Not sure presently which happened. Usually whales will beach themselves so they do not…
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Inland Bays Recreational Water Advisory
The Inland Bays are under a 24/7 Swim advisory
(August 26, 2021) ... The inland bays' water temperatures are in the eighties. This is not to panic anyone, just to make you wary of information we feel you need to know this time of year. It is better to be informed to know what to do than not. In case you have to deal with any type of water…
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The Indian River Inlet Naked
Scans of the Indian River Inlet and surrounding waters
(August 25, 2021) ... A friend of mine sent me some very cool high resolution scans of the Indian River inlet and surrounding area. These are not the very high resolution, those are amazing I can see a rock on the bottom of the ocean. I have a lot more of these scans coming from all…
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Recreational Water Advisory Tower Road Beach (Ocean)
Delaware Seashore State Park recreational Water Advisory
(August 24, 2021) ... DNREC has issued a water advisory for recreational swimming at the Tower Road ocean side beach In Delaware Seashore State Park. A level of 121 Enterococcoi (Colonies/100ml) was detected today. It is expected to clear in two days. Fish are fine to eat so don't…
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DNREC to Lift Advisory on Use of Bird Feeders and Baths as Songbird Mortality Decreases
Investigation into Mysterious Songbird Mortality Event Continues
Occurrences of a mysterious songbird illness and mortality event have decreased in the state to the extent that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has lifted an advisory issued in June asking that the public temporarily discontinue use of bird…
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First Lady Joins Call to Protect Assateague’s Wild Horses
First Lady Yumi Hogan Joins Call to Protect Assateague’s Wild Horses
MD DNR (August 20, 2021) ... Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan joined the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Assateague Island National Seashore staff, and other guests at Assateague State Park, urging island visitors to drive carefully and “Give Wild Horses a…
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Florida Man Breaks Maryland Blue Marlin State Record
Maryland State Record Blue Marlin Caught at Ocean City
Florida Man Recognized with 1,135-pound Catch at Tournament
MD DNR (August 24, 2021) ... A Florida angler is the new Maryland state record holder for a blue marlin, which he caught in an August 20 tournament at Ocean City. Billy Gerlach, 41, of Jupiter, Fla. broke the state’s…
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Where To Surf Fish After Henri’s Storm Surf
Henri didn't carve up the beach, but moved some sand around
The question after any storm is where to surf fish and how to find cuts. This storm surge flattened the beaches a bit, the cuts will form back up in a day or two. If you sit and watch the waves today you will notice at the bottom of the curling wave you can see the ledge. That…
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The Calm After Henri
Beaches look good just be careful of swales
The storm surge died down over night. Hurricane Henri pushed farther east yesterday. High tide is at 9:15 AM and all should be fine. Just be careful and park near the last wrack line. Stay away from wet swales or test them by walking across the wet sand before you drive. Swales will hold…
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Hurricane Henri Storm Surge Is Flooding Beaches
Henri now a category one hurricane is off our coast pushing storm surge.
All day the drive on drinking beaches were packed and it was a typical beach day. Just some heavier, but calmer than expected wave action with the afternoon low tide. This morning the tide was up higher than normal, but nothing like it is now. The beaches are all…
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TS Henri Storm Surge Has Arrived For The Weekend
Surfs up you crazy, cool cats and kittens!
(August 20, 2021) ... By the way Henri is pronounced Hun-Ree, yeah I don't know or care why either. Let's get name fancy as we pummel the coast a bit. The tide is at max high or flood right now (8:25 PM). The beach in rehoboth is flooded to the dunes a bit, and the swales are full. It isn't bad…
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Delaware Sea Grant Seeks Boater Volunteers For Locating Ghost Crab Pots And Removal
Fish Finders for Stewardship Workshop
Everyone hates ghost crab pots, especially when you run over one. These abandoned or ghost crab pots destroy your props and lower units. They are detriment to wildlife, despite being mini reefs at times. I went on a ghost crab pot removal project a couple years ago with Delaware Sea Grant and the…
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TS Henri The Beach Eater Inbound
Big swell storm surge over the weekend from Henri.
The surf anglers aren't going to like this as much as the surfers. Especially if you are fishing while surfing. Tropical storm Henri is currently down near Bermuda and heading west. We should see the storm surge waves start Friday. Henri will move up the mid Atlantic, well off…
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DNREC to Revise Bundicks Branch Flood Risk Map in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is conducting a floodplain mapping study for Bundicks Branch in Sussex County and encourages the public to learn more about the upcoming mapping changes at https://de.gov/bundicksbranch. Comments and questions about the Bundicks Branch mapping study can be submitted online,…
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Delaware State Park Rangers Net Shark Anglers
Removing prohibited shark species from the water is prohibited.
Before I hear it, we are not the shark police. Nor have I or any of our staff sent any of the tons of pictures sent to us to DNREC or the rangers over the past few years. We file this under not our Flipping job. The above picture is one that was sent to us over this…
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The Stumps At Navy Crossing
There have always been cypress stumps and knees in the surf at Navy Crossing.
(August 16, 2020) ... Some people are discovering the stumps and cypress knees in the surf line and on the beach at navy crossing. Usually these are covered with sand or under the water in the surf line. When storms or surges erode the beach, the stumps are…
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2021 Annual Inland Bay Clean Up At Masseys Landing
Be Part of the Solution to Pollution in the Inland Bays Aug. 28
Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Aug 12, 2021) — Volunteers with boats are needed to help the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays to remove debris from the Bays during the Annual Inland Bays Clean Up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28.
The effort will focus on the shores along…
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Fast Wave Action Is Forming The Beach Cliffs
These beach cliffs or ledges formed in 2019 from the same surf conditions
(August 15, 2021) ...The waves pounding the coastline are creating the sand cliffs of Delaware Beaches. Just be careful parking near these. If these collapse you can get really stuck. Back up to the a little beyond the last wrack line. This is happening along…
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Weekly Beach Clean Ups Will Resume
September 2nd will be the first beach clean up in nearly a year.
It has been a hot minute or ten since we did a full blown beach clean up. DSF has been hosting these for four plus years. Many of our regular volunteers or beach stewards have been taking it upon themselves to get out and do their part on their own. Not Our Trash, But These…
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The Remote Cameras Catch A Successful Antares Launch
Media access is always a blast at NASA, but remote access is out of this world.
On August 10, 2021 Northrop Grumman’s 16th commercial resupply mission was a successful launch of Antares carrying the Cygnus craft to the International Space Station. To boot, our remote gear had a successful capture of that launch, with all three cameras.…
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Best Perseid Meteor Shower Peak In Years
The best meteor shower of the summer started peaking last night.
This is the best year to view the Perseids due to little to no moonlight at night. This won't happen again for two years, the moon really washes out the subtle shooting stars. Tonight with up to 85 meteors possible per hour, last night's peak was rough until the clouds finally…
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Air Down Extra This Week Jeeps Just Do The Best You Can
It is ignorant hot at the beach, the air is now a liquid.
Low profile tires not aired down. Took this truck 4 attempts with the hammer down to get off the beach. This also creates those annoying washboard bumps along the beach.
(August 11, 2021) ... You might want to consider airing down a little more than usual tomorrow into the…
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Nao Santa Maria Is Underway To Ocean City
A few hours ago the Nao Santa Maria Departed the Delaware city marina and is head down the Delaware Bay.
Ocean City, MD will host the Santa Maria on August 12th to September 5th. According to the Ocean City Town Council who approved her visit with a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Dates are subject to change due to weather and sea…
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The Delaware Beach Access Coalition Has A New Tactic
The DBAC has a new tactic, they want to help you the general public, not really.
It’s early this morning and the truck is packed for a morning of fishing. Instead of heading out to surf fish, which I haven’t done in months, I’m going to lay out some information that everyone needs to know. For years the Delaware Beach Access Coalition (DBAC)…
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U.S. Senate Delivers Historic Commitments to Sportsmen and Women
U.S. Senate Delivers Historic Commitments to Sportsmen and Women in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
August 10, 2021 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Minutes ago, the U.S. Senate passed a strongly supported bipartisan bill known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to fund our nation’s surface and water infrastructure systems. This bill includes…
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To Protect And Syrup In Maine
I love maple syrup, and anything made with maple syrup
Tyler Jepson started his maple career after he spent a season working at a sugarbush in Jackman, Maine. while attending Unity College for Conservation Law Enforcement. After that season, Tyler was contacted by Kevin and Shelley Bacon, owners of Bacon Farm Maple Products in Sidney,…
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Meet The Saltwater Fly Anglers Of Delaware
Want to learn about fly fishing the salt or fly fishing in general? Meet the club.
This Wednesday is the annual monthly meeting of the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware. The club meets monthly at the clubhouse in Rolling Meadows. Located behind the Wawa and Home Goods on Route 1 the access road is 71 Gainsborough Dr, Lewes, DE 19958.…
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The Nao Santa Maria Replica Is In Delaware City
The Nao Santa Maria Replica is in Delaware City at the marina until Tuesday when she heads to Ocean City, MD.
A few days ago the Nao Santa Maria was escorted to the Delaware City Marina Docks by the TowBoat Us Chesapeake City crews. Because when you need to move around a ship like this, you call the best. The Nao Santa Maria is on her…
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National Lighthouse Day
August 7th is national lighthouse day
An act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers was approved on August 7th, 1789 by Congress. On the 200th anniversary of the acts' signing. National Lighthouse Day was established, August 7, 1989 by Congress. In 1926 the Cape Henlopen lighthouse, located on…
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Antares Has Left The Building
Yesterday NASA ground crews moved Antares out of the assembly building and rolled her to the pad
Antares is set to fly on August 10, 2021 at 5:56 PM. The beginning of the launch window. So far weather is fine, but you know how Delmarva weather rolls, changing every fifteen minutes on a whim. This is the 16th commercial resupply…
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The White Marlin Open Scales Are Busy
The record white marlin payout has been broken
There are a lot of boats headed to the scales right now. Should be a lot of fish to score. A big blue marlin is coming in soon and a few whites headed to the scales. The Knot Stressin' crew went out today in a different boat, and brought a tuna to the scales. Three white marlins hold places…
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ASMFC Approves Amendment 2 to the Bluefish FMP
ASMFC Approves Amendment 2 to the Bluefish FMP to Adjust Allocation and Establish a Rebuilding Plan
ASMFC (August 6, 2021) ...The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved the Amendment 2 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Bluefish: Allocation and Rebuilding Program. The Amendment updates the FMP goals and…
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Last Day At The Scales For The White Marlin Open 2021
Will the record White Marlin Payout be broken today?
This morning 402 boats headed out for the last fishing day for the 2021 White Marlin Open. If a lot fish are chewing, and they can qualify, the scales are going to be busy! Much better conditions offshore today. I know aot of guys werre prepping yesterday for today. The…
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Weekend Surf Fishing Conditions
Heading Into A Beautiful Weekend
(August 6, 2020) ... Despite the rain Saturday the fishing should be good in the early mornings. The beaches got a little shelved off from the last storm surges. Not to worry, these will flatten out if they haven't already in many spots. Just don't park close to a ledge it can collapse and make for a bad…
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Gordons Pond Parking Lot and Beach Closes This Evening
Just a heads up, the parking lot and beach area at Gordons pond will be closed today at 7 PM. For a military exercise. The drive on beach access at herring point will be open. The drive on access at Gordons pond will not be open. Because if the parking lot is closed, then the access is closed. No idea when it will reopen.
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White Marlin Open Will The Record Payout Lead Be Broken Today?
World Record White Marlin Payout Still In The Lead for $4.9 million dollars
(August, 5 2021) ... Wednesday was the midway point of the 2021 White Marlin Open. There are 444 boats in the tournament this year, and 51 went out today. Only 33 boats went out in those snotty seas yesterday. Friday's conditions are looking much better, I am…
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Public Meeting: Ocean City Inlet
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating ServicesPublic Meeting: Ocean City Inlet -- August 17, 2021
MD DNR (Aug 3, 2021) ... You are cordially invited to attend a public meeting Aug. 17 to discuss the Ocean City inlet. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Maryland Department of Natural…
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Video of the Knot Stressin’ crew Rescued by Fishbone’s Crew
Knot Stressin' crew Rescued by Fishbone's Crew On Day One of The White Marlin Open 2021
Fishbone, like most boats in high dollar tournaments have video recording while fishing. They captured a video of their rescue of the of the Knot Stressin' crew. Way to go captain and crew! That is a solid catch and keep. All hands were fine and no…
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Boat Competing in White Marlin Open Sinks
The boat Knot Stressin' was taking on water sixty miles off the coast of Virginia. The Coast Guard out of Virginia came to the rescue as well as the competing boat Fishbone. Huge kudos to the crew of Fishbone for the save. Despite competing in the White Marlin Open, they took the time to help fellow competitors. That is how you do it, pure…
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First White Marlin Weighed In At The 2021 WMO was …
The first white marlin has hit the scales and she topped out at 82.5 pounds.
The first entry of the 2021 WMO is worth $4.9 million dollars. Caught by Mike Atkinson of Virginia Beach, VA aboard the Fender Bender. 421 boars went out today. Watch the weigh in online via the WMO Marlin Cam. A 51.5 pound Tuna just hit the docks and…
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DNREC Dives Into National Water Quality Month
Passage of Clean Water for Delaware Act, Clean Water Initiativefor Underserved Communities Are Reasons for Celebration
As the calendar turns to August, Delaware recognizes National Water Quality Month on a tide of momentum from Governor Carney’s signing of the Clean Water for Delaware Act, hailed as landmark legislation for reviving many of the…
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National Academies Completes Consensus Study Report on Recreational Fishing Data and Strategies to Support In-season Management
NOAA feature story (July 22, 2021) ... The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has completed a consensus study report, “Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits.” NOAA Fisheries appreciates the hard work of the National Academies in conducting a comprehensive study and providing…
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NOAA’s Wrecks and Obstructions Database And Viewer
NOAA has this handy online guide for wrecks and obstructions.
If you haven't checked this handy tool out it is really helpful to find wrecks and obstructions for boaters and fishing. Even obstructions are good to fish, this is structure and fish hang on structure. Not only for food but protection. Most "structure" eventually becomes a…
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Bennets Pier Has been Closed To Driving On
Due to litter, partying, off roading, and destruction of property Delaware Bay beaches are closing
There were a few Delaware Bay beaches that you used to be able to drive on and fish or just visit. No tags required, no actively fishing. It was a nice way to relax and fish with little to no company. No state park rules, minus respecting…
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White Marlin Open Begins With Record 9 Million Payout
White Marlin Open starts today
This morning, like predawn early morning while the world slept. 421 boats headed out of the Ocean City, MD inlet to fish day one of the White Marlin Open. Michael Jordan's boat is entered this year again, the Catch 23 is fishing today. There are a lot of anglers fishing this year in the White Marlin Open…
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Does Rehoboth Need These Shark Cages
We keep seeing social media posts about sharks at Rehoboth beach. Lifeguards pulling swimmers. For a four to five foot dusky shark or even a dogfish. Yes a beach was cleared one year for a dogfish, it made the paper. A dogfish nearly four feet long washed up on the beach. Then there was that one year the Rehoboth lifeguards cleared a…
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Boca Inlet Full Send Indian River Inlet Style
These boys know how to get through the breakers!
Not to be out done by the blue top legend ladies in full send Boca Inlet style. These boys managed an IRI full send last weekend. These guys know how navigate that water with ease and style! Well done gentlemen. Much better than that pontoon boat two years ago.We need to get the Boca…
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It’s Time For Crab Larvae Or “Sea Lice”
Lot of sea lice complaints at the Delaware beaches
(July 20212) ... It is that time of year again. people complaining about "sea lice" The question is are they actual sea lice or crab larvae (megalops). Ten times out of ten this time of year it is the crab larvae. Sea lice reactions take longer to notice than the crab larvae. It is not…
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Great Videos of the Water Spout
Dan Bowman got a great view of the water spout from the VFW in Ocean View today. What a wild experience especially for that one boat that was out there. The continuing storms have more rotation coming so keep your eye on the sky and Delmarvawx. She ran right across the southside of Delaware Seashore State Park.
Water Spout Indian River…
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Water Spout on Indian River Bay
Todays severe thunderstorm and tornado warning hit the inland bays
T.C. Dean was at the VFW in Ocean View and caught the tail end of this water spout on the Indian River bay. More of a big looking twister type rotation on water, but a water spout none the less. Pretty cool to see, if only for a few seconds. You may have to open the video…
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Maryland Record Set with 301-Pound Swordfish off Ocean City Coast
MD DNR (July 29, 2021) ... An Anne Arundel County angler is now the first officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught in a tournament July 23 at Ocean City. (Big Huk Fish Classic)
Annapolis resident Peter Schultz, 36, is the first record holder for the Atlantic division – Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). Schultz…
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First Annual Brandywine ShadFest
Celebrate the return of the American Shad in the Brandywine River
To celebrate the return of the American Shad in the Brandywine river due to dam removal projects. The Brandywine Conservancy and a host of sponsors are having their first annual event. It is great to see these fish back in their native waters after more than a century.…
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The Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks
The summer meteor showers are happening and soon to peak
Delta Aquarid Meteor happens when Earth passes through the stream of debris left behind by the comet 96P/Maccholz. Producing about ten to twenty meteors per hour. The peak is July 28th to the 29th. The radiant area is the constellation Aquarius, near the star Delta Aquarii.…
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Nowcast Water Surface Temperatures For the Delaware Bay and Coast
The Delaware Bay OFS Water Temperature Nowcast
I use a lot of different services for weather, water temperatures and the like. NOAA is the top dog for all this information and the Operational Forecast System is amazing. There are other water temperature services, but at the end of the day. All the data "roads" lead back to NOAA. Real…
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BOLO For Stolen Delaware Surf Fishing Tag
There have been a lot of stolen Delaware Surf Fishing tags and stickers this year.
This is a surf tag theft that will be hard to hide. This is a numbered Delaware Surf Fishing black tag that Delaware State parks auctions off to raise money. The sticker on it is a two year one for 2022. Not the 2019 pictured. I doubt this will be used to…
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Can I Get Five Dollars To Get To Dover? Best I can Do Is …
Is Royal Farms doing sushi now?
This is something you don't see everyday. I mean gas prices are tough for some folks, but I don't think Royal Farms takes kingfish for payment. Is this the new Gas Bass, aka Five Dollar Dover Croaker. Can a brother get a ride for a fish? IS this the new ROFO sushi and sashimi line? I case you are wondering…
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Ethanol Free Fuel Now Available In Sussex County
Boaters can purchase Ethanol Free gas in Sussex County
(July 22. 2021) ... For years now boaters, boat mechanics, dealers, and everyone using watercraft haven not only wanted ethanol free gas, but needed it. People would go to Maryland to just purchase this gas if they could. That and beer in a convenience store, because Maryland does…
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From Wigs To Whistle Pigs
Kevin gets the snag of the week, twice and it was only Tuesday
For once today is not April 1st and you can't make this up. Last weeks catch was a wigKevin ... I was hoping for our first day out it would be just another day surf fishing. Yeah, nope. I loaded up the girls, I wanted to hit the beach for the first time and that east wind…
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Flounder Pounder 2021 Canceled
The 2021 Flounder Pounder has been canceled
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…
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DNREC Issues Code Orange Air Quality Alert
The Wildfire smoke is creating that haze in the sky.
My eyes have been watering for days. This wildfire smoke haze will produce some wild sunsets this evening, possibly into Friday. The sun was easy to0 look at this morning due to the smoke. This form all the wildfires out west.
DNREC ... Wednesday, July 21 is a Code Orange Air Quality…
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White Creek Dredging Project
Information Session for White Creek Dredging Project to Be Held on July 28
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County. The public meeting will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via…
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Virtual Public Hearing: Tidal Finfish Regulations For Cobia and Tilefish
(Dover July 19, 2021) ... The DNREC Division of Fish and wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2021-R-F-0007) on proposed revisions to the Tidal Finfish Regulations for Cobia and Tilefish. Public comment period open through Aug. 6, 2021. Hit this link to comment on cobia by August 6th.…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Sever weather inbound until tonight. Keep an eye on the sky and your weather apps. Delmarvawx will keep you updated as well in their local current conditions hub Page.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch ... NWS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 382 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 110 PM EDT SAT JUL 17 2021 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM…
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Chesapeake Bay Recreational Striped Bass Closure
Recreational Striped Bass Season Closure Reminder
The recreational striped bass season will be closed from midnight July 16 until 11:59 p.m. July 31, 2021 in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. During the closure period anglers will be prohibited from targeting striped bass, which includes…
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Delmarva Outdoors Expo 2021
We are gearing up for the Delmarva Outdoors Expo 2021
The Delmarva Outdoors Expo 2021 is on October 1st to the 3rd this year. At the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. It has been a minute with all the covid restrictions, sadly it was safer to postpone the events the past year. Now the expo is back and looking forward to…
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Shark Week 2021 Begins
Today is the first day of Discovery Channel's Shark week!
Shark week is starting today and lasts until July 17th. I am looking forward to see how it is done this year. Each year is different, some better than others. If you know a great deal about sharks the show is not as exciting. It is geared more for the public not "in the know".…
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Bloodworm Shortage Due To Elsa
Elsa didn't blow but she let the bloodworms go
There is a shortage of bloodworms due to Tropical Storm Elsa. There was a bit of shortage before the storm anyway. Diggers couldn't get out and supplies were limited already. Call ahead to shops to see if they have bloodworms in stock. Treading Water Bait and Tackle in Milford had…
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Best Firepits for Surf Fishing
Everyone wants a fire at the beach for night surf fishing
Yes you can have a fire on a Delaware State Park drive on Beach, but it can't be ON the sand. It has to be contained in a metal container. (obviously, hello, fire). You can NOT do this on the walk on guarded beaches. We have been surf fishing at night with a nice cook fire for a…
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No Parking On The Drive On access
Bikes in parks, will they ever pay their fair share?
For years we have asked, why are bikes not regulated to pay a fee in parks like cars? The park's fee isn't an entrance fee to the park, it is a parking fee for vehicles. If it were an entrance fee, everyone in the car would have to pay. You can walk and ride a bike into a Delaware…
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Summer Combat Surf Fishing Weekend Inbound
We Don't Give A Flying Flip What You Do On The Beaches
So which one are you? The person who actually surf fishes or the one who fakes it? Guess what, we here at DSF don't give a flying flip what you do on the beaches, so long as we and others can actually surf fish. Despite what some may think we really don't care. Mostly because we…
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Elsa Before and After
Elsa did blow but let us go
If you didn't get a siren on your phone with fifty notifications for a tornado last night are you even living? Combined with every single person posting it on Facebook. It was a busy night for my phone which I put in a drawer at some point and went to bed. I'm laying there thinking if it happens it happens, I…
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Killer Fireworks Over Rehoboth Beach This Fourth of July
The fireworks didn't disappoint this year in Rehoboth and neither did Brain Mathew's shots of the show from Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park. Seven One Photography is his website and you can purchase his photos. He has some amazing firework shots, and the recent OC Air Show. He has a variety of photo captures he has taken over the…
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Summer Slots Are Ready
Every year we get to fish for slots in the Delaware Bay and its tributaries
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 per day. The season lasts from July 1 to August 31. Also the…
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Delaware’s “Aquaman”
You have seen a few pictures on here from our buddy Merton Briggs, Delaware's "Aquaman". We interviewed him about his exploits a couple years ago. His most recent shot is of a ribbon fish on the retrieve this past week offshore fishing for flounder and sea bass.
Ribbon fish .. Merton Briggs
He is the only guy I know who does…
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Zebco Surf Fishing Tournament Postponed
Due to the incoming storm Elsa we are postponing the Zebco Surf Fishing Tournament. We thought about just standing at the top of trhe Herring Point Buyker parking lot and casting out over the washed out beaches with eight ounce weights.Postponing will also allow us to make a few necessary changes. The new tournament will be virtual and the…
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Will Elsa Blow Or Let Us Go
Hunter Outten at Delmarvawx Discusses Tropical Storm Elsa and what we can expect. Hunter like myself knows it is best to be prepared just in case, but never panic. Storm systems change constantly by the time they get to Delmarva. The question always is how bad or worse? Best to just be prepared in case you actually have to deal with worst.…
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Vehicle Fire On Assateague
This is why you air down!
Last night around 9 PM a Durango caught on fire on the OSV beach on Assateague Island National Seashore's OSV. No idea on the cause, but a good guess is usually not airing down. That is the cause of ninety percent of vehicle fires on drive on beaches. This is also a good reason to carry a fire extinguisher in…
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Shark Slumbers In Salisbury
Discovery Channel's Shark Week Blimp pit stopped last night at the Salisbury Airport. It is headed to New York for the start of Discovery Channel's Shark Week on Sunday, July 11th. Not sure of the exact flight path today, but hoping to catch it somewhere along the Delaware coast. Track the shark week blimp live here at Flight Aware. This…
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Ocean City Maryland Cancels ALL Fireworks
Due to today's fireworks fire at the beach and an abundance of caution all of the fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled.
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Shark Week Blimp Approaching Delmarva
We are tracking Discovery's Shark Week Blimp as it just passed over Wallops Island and is approaching Chincoteague. We should see it in a couple hours off The Delaware coast. Track the shark week blimp live here at Flight Aware
Shark Week blimp current location.
The SHARK WEEK blimp will fly over the Delaware Beaches on July…
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Cape Henlopen Check The Osprey Cam For Traffic
The Osprey cam is a great way to see if the park is full. Right now the line is to the ferry terminal. Use the Osprey Webcam to see traffic conditions at the main entrance for Cape Henlopen State Park. Cars are turning around as fast as they pull up. There is a steady flow out and that is people being turned around not the park emptying. If…
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Sharks Will Fly By Delaware on The 4th of July
The Shark Week Blimp Is Coming To Delaware July 4th
Media Alert ... DISCOVERY CELEBRATES SHARK WEEK'S 33RD ANNIVERSARY WITH FIRST-EVER 'SHARK WEEK' BLIMP FLYING OVER DELAWARE BEACHES ON JULY 4 SHARK WEEK, television’s longest-running, and most anticipated summer event returns for its 33rd year with bigger sharks and record-breaking breaches on…
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Route 1 Accident parties
Accidents backing up traffic on route 1 so much people are out of their cars hanging out while waiting. Stay safe everyone pay attention, and watch yourselves.
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Firework Displays This weekend
July 3rd ... Rehoboth Beach fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4th ..July 4th ... Dewey Beach - Off a barge in Rehoboth Bay after dusk Dover: at dusk.; Legislative Hall. Georgetown: Fat Daddy's BBQ & Grille 9:15 p.m.Lewes: 2-10 p.m. 2PM Boat Parade. At dusk, fireworks after dusk off a barge off Lewes Beach. Ocean City: downtown on the beach and…
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Delaware advises public to remove bird feeders and bird baths
Scientists Investigate Mysterious Songbird Deaths in Delaware, Several Other States and D.C. Area
Dover (June 30, 2021) ... State and federal wildlife experts and wildlife rehabilitators are investigating reports in at least six mid-Atlantic and central states, including Delaware, of sick and dying songbirds stricken by an unknown disorder…
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Maryland Issues Striped Bass Fishing Advisory
Striped Bass Fishing Advisory Forecast
(June 29, 2021) ... Maryland has a striped bass "forecast" for conditions favorable to the survival of a released fish. In other words if it is too hot. they don't want you fishing for striped bass. This will probably last a few days due to this heat wave. "Striped Bass Fishing Advisory ForecastTue June…
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Legislation To Restrict Surf Fishing At Lewes Beach
Anglers could lose surf fishing access on Lewes Beach
(June 28, 2021) ... There is a bill in the General Assembly that has one line in it that will restrict surf fishing access in Lewes. This bill has absolutely nothing to do with the environment, fishing or anything mildly related.. "Permitting the City Council to restrict fishing on…
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Zebco Surf Fishing Tournament
For the Title ... KGB, King of Googan Beach
On July 10th, on Herring Point Beach in Cape Henlopen State park. fifty surf anglers will gather at 5 AM and have the first of many Zebco Surf Fishing Tournaments. Sponsored by DSF, DS Custom Tackle, and Fishbites. Almost positive Zebco won't care about a little attention with us using their…
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MAFMC and ASMFC Approve Bluefish Rebuilding Plan and Revised Allocations
MAFMC and ASMFC Approve Bluefish Rebuilding Plan and Revised Allocations
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Bluefish Management Board (Board) jointly recommended approval of the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment. The Amendment updates the Fishery Management Plan…
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Read The Beach Find More Fish
People starting surf fishing just need to learn to read the Delaware beaches.
The most intimidating thing about surf fishing, besides realizing you are standing on the edge of the Atlantic ocean, trying to not look like and idiot, is catching fish. Finding fish is the second hardest part of surf fishing, especially in Delaware. We have…
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Ørsted Begins Nearshore and Offshore Survey Operations
Surveying Started for the Skipjack Windfarm
(June 11, 2021) ... "Ørsted has just begun survey operations off the DE/MD coast to do research on the composition and contours of the ocean floor both nearshore and offshore. The purpose of these activities is to explore the viability of potential cable route options and other turbine siting…
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Rose Is Off The Coast of Delaware
If you like following the sharks on Ocearch, Rose is in town.
A juvenile white shark, Rose, at ten feet five inches was tagged October 4th, 2020. She went south and since then has only pinged in a couple of times in May. It is interesting to see the travels of these sharks and other tagged creatures. People freak out over one shark off…
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2021
Even cloudy the annular solar eclipse did not disappoint.
(June 10, 2021) ... I had to deliver tackle this morning for DS Custom Tackle. I had the truck loaded and ready to bail the shop at 4:45 AM. I wanted to catch the annular eclipse on my way to deliver in Fenwick Island first then head north. I saw the clouds, knew the weather…
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Gordons Pond area of Cape Henlopen State Park to be closed Wednesday and Friday
Gordons Pond area of Cape Henlopen State Parkto be closed Wednesday and Friday
The Gordons Pond parking area, pavilion, beach area and surf fishing vehicle crossing at the southern end of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed on Wednesday, June 2 and on Friday, June 4 for a security event coordinated among local, state and federal…
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The Drinking Beaches Are Clear
Don't Park in the wet spot
Break out the generators and blenders, its day drinking at the drive on beaches! The summer has started. The weather has cleared but don't park in the wet spot. High tide is at 2PM ish. The picture above is low tide at 8:45 AM Expect the water to come up into the swales left behind. Park near or in the last…
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Mystery Object Washed Up On Northside Beach
Every nor'easter makes for some interesting beach combing finds
May 30, 2021 ... Lewis McCullough just sent us some pictures of this mystery object that washed up into the rocks at the Indian River inlet. My best guess is a desalination barge buoy. The ones right off the beach in front of Delaware Seashore state park. All of our…
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Midnight High Tide Coastal Flooding
The beaches are already flooded.
May 29, 2021 ... Beaches are already flooded and high tide is two hours out at midnight. It is expect to be almost three feet higher than normal That usually means worse than the minor tidal flooding we had on the last high tide. Route 1 will most likely flood above the bridge, below Dewey Beach and the…
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Beach Conditions Keep An Eye On The Tide Today
Nor'easter conditions and high tide post full moon lunar tide effects
May 29, 2021 ... Water is pushing up to the dunes already on most beaches, high tide is at 11:40 AM. Even at low tide the wind will push water and surge towards the coast and keep the water higher than usual. Then we add the post full moon lunar effects. And that…
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Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits
DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to…
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Jaw Dropping Fishing At The Cape Henlopen Pier
What Do You Do When You catch Human Remains?
(May 26, 2021) ... Yesterday Steve, and Tyler were fishing the Cape Henlopen Pier. Steve snagged something and pulled it up. "At first we thought it was a banana peel. Then we realized that is no banana peel. We tried to come up with anything else it could be other than what it was."
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Parks Paper Bag Pilot Program Is Crashing
Delaware State Parks removed plastic bags for these paper bags
Just when I thought I had seen it all. I can't stand seeing plastic bags tied to the rails and fence at the piers and inlets. That is on the person doing that, however no one educates park visitors to not do this. There are signs that no one reads. One would think it is common…
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Water Hit The Dunes This Morning At High Tide
Be careful of the incoming tide later today.
(May 23, 2021) ... The tide came up nearly to the dune edges in some places early this morning. Be careful of the incoming tide today as well at 6 PM ish. Lunar tides from the coming full moon will be higher and lower. The waves are not too bad form he storm surge south of us and will calm…
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The Off-Peak “Serf” Tags Are Coming
DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to…
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Power Paraglider Lands At Navy Crossing
Here is something you don't see everyday, power paragliders landing, buzzing the beach, and fishing pier.
(May 2021) ... This past weekend a power paraglider or paramotor landed on Navy Crossing walk on beach, between the jetties. This is a type of ultralight aviation. A paraglide chute is above and the pilot below has large fan motor…
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The Terrapin Fence Has Been Replaced
The "fence" along route 1 is for the Diamondback terrapins
When the terrapin fence was first replaced this year, many people saw it for the first time. Social media went a little nuts waning to know why such a short dune fence was installed along route 1. Some of the answers were priceless. Usually the terrapin fence is covered with…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Report
Surf Fishing in Delaware is Producing Some New Arrivals
(May, 8, 2021) ... Been a few good days in the surf for many people actually surf fishing. Delaware is producing Burrfish now and weakfish, the state unicorns are in the surf. The smaller spike trout size. I've seens some bruisers form Jersey back bays in he 8 pound range.…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Report
Delaware Fishing report for May 6th 2021
When did summer get here? My pseudo beach grass looks like the burnt yards of August, dry as a bone. Until those spring storms rocked us and the garden growth explodes. Hopefully a cool down is incoming soon. But the good news, that heat up cranked up some fishing. Just as we hoped.
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