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Long Neck Road Was A No Wake Zone This Morning
Long Neck road flooded at high tide today, be careful tonight after 10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl9vHWJnZ9A&t=14s
Driscoll Drones took some killer shots of Long Neck road flooded at the White House Beach slough below Mariners Cove. The Inland Bay communities that usually flood have and then some.
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Parts of Route 1 Are Flooded Along the Beaches
Inland Bay Tidal Flooding SI Going To Be Worse Tonight
Just a heads up, but now that the tide is fully in around the inland bays. Route 1 has flooded on both sides. Not surprised at all. Expect this to happen tonight about 10 to 11:30 PM and tomorrow morning about an hour later than today.
Route 1 flooded .. Chris Mitten
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Why is it nice out and flooding?
Offshore Storms Will Cause Coastal Flooding From Storm Surge, Full Moon Tides, and Wind
This has been the question of the day. The storm off the coast is the reason. It is pretty big, it has stalled, and is pushing water as storm surge, with sustained winds. If you look off the coast you can see clouds in "bands". The full moon tides are…
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The Point is closed in Cape Henlopen State Park
Nor'easter conditions closed the point due to flooded beaches and dunes
The water is pushing into the dunes at the point. That low spot that pools into the dunes has been filling since the tide came in this morning. I would expect the point to be closed for most of the day. It really isn't smart to drive out there in wet sand and cross…
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Friday Beach Conditions Route 1 Is Getting Wet
Water is to the dune lines this morning at high tide and route 1 is flooding a little.
Nor'easter conditions persist today and water is to the dunes on all beaches. Deldot is keeping an eye on the Faithful Steward crossing area, that spot breaches on occasion. Lewes canal is full and overflowing into the marshes. Savannah road is…
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The difference Between Last Weekend and This Weekend Is Longer Swells
Longer swells create larger or bigger waves with more force and water to pound a beach.
Ocean City flooded at high tide this evening, not surprising that town always floods, but it didn't last week. Those fart can cars are going to have an interesting weekend. Long Neck road flooded at the old Malones area below Mariners Cove. The…
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Few Days Of Flooded Beaches And Inland Bays
Expect inland bay and beach flooding from nor'easter conditions for the next four days' high tide cycles
Today into this weekend we will be treated to total nor'easter conditions. The beaches are flooding to the dune lines at high tide already. The inland bays are overflowing in the usual areas. The next four days of high tide will be…
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First Nor’easter of the year
Now we are in nor'easter season, still not out of hurricane season, but these are worse. Heavy sustained winds will and already are moving sand and pushing waves into the coast. Beaches are eroding. Everyone here this summer was treated to those conditions minus the cold and rain. Remember when the north easterly wind and waves carved…
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War On The Shore 2019 Results
War On The Shore 2019
On Saturday, October 5th, 2019 ... 108 surf anglers gathered on Herring point beach to Gordons pond in Cape Henlopen State Park, to battle it out for the top prize of three grand. They dealt with nor'easter conditions, heavy winds and waves. These folks, the self proclaimed hardcore to the amateur surf angler were…
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Minor Tidal Flooding Around The Inland Bays
Heads up inland bay communities, the ocean water is being pushed in at the inlets and will for the next couple of tides and days. We have higher than normal tides from the king tides, east winds, and new moon tides. Northeast blow conditions this weekend after it switches southeast conditions this evening, That means we will get a little…
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Check Out Coast Day In Lewes
DNREC showcases Delaware’s coastal and natural resources on Oct. 6 at Coast Day in Lewes
LEWES (Oct. 2, 2019) – Delaware’s coastal and natural resources will be featured from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6 at DNREC’s Coast Day education tent between the Smith and Cannon buildings on the campus of the University of Delaware’s College of…
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DNREC to hold public workshops about dredging, waterway management operations in Delaware’s Inland Bays
DOVER (Oct. 3, 2019) – DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section will be holding three informational public open house workshops to share information about dredging and other waterway management operations in Delaware.
The workshops are scheduled as follows: · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m., South Coastal Library, 43 Kent…
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Nautical Is A Good Word For Today At The Beach
Beaches will flood a bit today at high tide around noon.
Water is already up and over the drop offs at the bebaches. If you are headed out today mind the lower beaches. Meaning some beaches are higher than others. The low spots at the surf fishing drive on beaches are the point, naval crossing, that section at conquest just above…
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War On The Shore 2019 Surf Fishing Area and Prizes Update
All right gang we are just three days away from War On The Shore 2019! We are a go for the 5th of October. The beaches are looking better each day, despite the fact we have two new tides, high tide and higher than high tide. The weather has laid down a lot but we could still be a little nautical on Saturday. High tide is at 3 PM on…
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Fenwick Island State Park’s Proposal and Partnership
Delaware State Parks is hosting an open house about a possible partnership with the Orsted offshore wind energy company and their offshore wind turbine farm, The Skipjack
Fenwick Island State Park proposed improvements overall map
The Fenwick Island State Park open house Wednesday night, Oct 2nd at 5 PM to 7 PM for the public to see the…
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Most Beaches Are Flooded At High Tide
This morning at 10 AM the beaches in Cape Henlopen State Park were covered in water and high tide wasn't until 11 AM. Yesterday Cape parks staff closed the point and naval crossing for high tide. The Hurricane creating this storm surge during these higher than normal tides should calm down a lot by Saturday. The marine forecast keeps…
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First Seal Sighting Of The Season
This past Friday at the point Suzanne Martin saw a seal in the rip off the point. "He is hanging out where I want to fish. He is watching me….like girl, what you got in that cooler…." I went to the point to get a good picture, then that kayaker in distress took up our attention. That is another story. Been a crazy weekend with seals,…
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War On The Shore Update
This weekend is War On The Shore in Cape Henlopen State Park. The weather is going to be a little rough I am seeing. Not much we can do about that. Packet pick up starts today to Friday, at Icehouse Bait and Tackle 11 AM to 7 PM. You can still sign up at the shop or online until Friday. Calcutta for the bluefish at $20 will be collected…
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Watch Tow Boat Salvage A Boat On The Beach In CHSP Today
(September 2019) ... Captain Clarke Droney just called and asked us where this boat was exactly on the beach in Cape Henlopen State Park. They need to bring in a trailer with gear for the salvage job. How they will do this is to be determined. Most likely they will pull it off the beach and may need to wait until high tide. Stay tuned.…
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The Damn Fly Meter There’s An App For That
How Bad Are The Flies At The Beach Today, What Is The DFM?
Probably the most popular or asked question on every locals page coast wide. How bad are the flies at the beach today? Those gnarly biting black marsh flies. We all know a west wind is the worst for conditions and the DFM will be a 10. DFM, if you aren't in the know is the…
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Indoor Shooting Range Coming To Millsboro, Delaware
LONG AWAITED INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE SET FOR EARLY WINTER 2020 OPENING
MILLSBORO, DE. (September 19, 2019) – Range Time shooting range, a 15,000 square foot facility located at 38531 Parker Road in Millsboro, is scheduled to open to the public in the early Winter of 2020. The range is conveniently located 5 miles east of Route 50, 9 miles west…
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Delaware Fishing Report September 26
Fishing Report for Delaware waters and area surf fishing beaches
Welcome to fall, loving those ninety degree days! It is much cooler now, beautiful at night, and dropping water temperatures. Anglers reminisce of days gone by of fall striped bass runs. The back in the day stories get better every year. Some think this…
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OC Reef Foundation Reef Report
Greetings All,Did a couple reef monitoring trips this year with world-class underwater videographer Nick Caloyianis. This last trip I was also fortunate to have friend of reef building and life-long diver, Capt Ted Green along.With nearly zero visability nearshore along the Maryland coast, we slipped off a bit further to Monk’s Reef at the Great…
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Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 25
Maryland DNR Fishing Report – Sept. 25
Travis Long and Justin Beam quickly hold up a pair of huge red drum before slipping them back into the bay. Photo courtesy of Travis Long
As summer slips into history and we step into fall, there is a lot of exciting fishing in Maryland. Trout fishermen are getting ready for the fall stocking…
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Beach Clean Up Trash, Treasures, And Tacos
The last Tuesday beach clean up was this morning at Keybox beach to Faithful Steward crossing into coin beach. We stopped short for the heavy equipment working on the northside beach. We will resume this Sunday and start weekend clean ups. We like to do the weekends in the off season, it is easier for many to participate. Next weekend will…
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Spotted Lanternfly Found In Sussex County
The Spotted Lanternfly Is An Invasive Species in Delaware Threatening Agriculture
Today Tom Wright was sitting at his picnic table in Lincoln, Delaware, and a spotted lantern fly landed next to him. He squashed it and posted a picture. "Is this that invasive lantern bug". I gave him the link for spotted lanternfly sightings in…
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What The Phrag?
Phragmites australis is an invasive plant in The State Of Delaware Controlling Its Growth Is A Challenge
Common throughout the State, and a something you see but never really think about, most of the Phragmites australis in Delaware is actually invasive. During the 1800’s, European strains of "Phrag", also known as Common Reed, were introduced…
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The Indian River Inlet Bridge Is Lit Up Purple
The Charles W Cullen Bridge Known Locally As The Indian River Inlet Bridge Light's Are Purple For National Recovery Month
Every September is National Recovery Month. In recognition of that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has lit up the Charles W Cullen Bridge (Indian River Inlet Bridge) and the route 1 toll…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series Wrap Up
DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 Results And Grand Finale
Saturday was the last of the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series. This is a FREE surf fishing tournament. Surf anglers have been competing every other weekend all summer for prizes donated by our event sponsors ... DS Custom Tackle, Fishbites, WMF Marine, Iron Hill…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 Card And Grand Finale
DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 10 and Grand Finale
Alright gang tomorrow is the last of the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam series, we are on number 10! Your card for the day is the 8 of clubs. It is also the Grand Finale for overall points. We will meet at 2 PM at Crooked Hammock on Sunday for the series 10 awards and the Grand…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 9-15
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 9-15 Reminder for the week: Importing harvested deer carcasses or parts from other states into Delaware
DOVER (Sept. 20, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and…
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Coastal And Bay Water Temperatures Are Dropping
The past few days Masseys ditch water temperatures have plummeted to a low of sixty-seven degrees at low tide this morning, only going up a tick or two for high tide. In four days it has dropped ten plus degrees. The cool nights are dropping the inland bay water temperatures. That is why the striped bass have schooled up thicker and are…
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Dead Low Tide Looks Like High Tide Right Now
The Storm Surge From Hurricane Humberto Is Pushing A Lot Of Wave Action Onto The Beaches
Despite the fact there is no wind and it is calm and man that temperature! Who else is excited it was 49 degrees this morning? It is just past dead low tide and the water is up this far on the beaches of the inlet and Rehoboth beach. Pictured in…
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Penn Versus Diawa Surf Fishing Reels
Penn And Diawa Reels Are Similar In Parts As Well As Performance Which Makes Them Both A Durable And Popular Reel For Surf Fishing
Today on Reel Talk ... Bill McGee shows us the similarities of two popular surf fishing reels. The Penn 750 SS first generation compared to the Diawa GS90. I have been using both of these brands, and…
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The “Secret” Bait For Catching Pompano In Delaware
Michele Trotter Shared Her Secret Pompano Bait Recipe With Everyone.
(Sept 2019) ... If you saw the update last weekend, Michele Trotter was bailing pompano two at a time in the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series, which by the way the 10th and final is this weekend. So how did she manage tocatch two pompano at a time and so many in such…
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Delaware Memorial Bridge Will Close This Sunday
The heavy lift vessel Zhen Hua 26 is headed to the Port of Philadelphia
Well not for the entire day, but it has to close for this super-post-Panamax crane to safely pass under the twin spans. The ship, Zhen Hua 26, a heavy lift vessel is anchored off Lewes right now, you can see it from the point and the overlook in Cape Henlopen State…
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War On The Shore Walk In Sign Ups And Update
War On The Shore 2019 in Cape Henlopen State Park is October 5th
Icehouse Bait and Tackle is now accepting walk in sign ups for War On The Shore. If you want the T shirt or Hoodie, it would be preferred you register for War On The Shore online, but you can order them as well at the shop. Don't hesitate, once we hit 300 anglers sign ups…
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Delaware Weekend Weather Outlook
Weekend Weather Outlook Whether You Like It Or Not Is Going To Be a Little Nautical
We have been dealing with storm surge from Hurricane Humberto off our coast, wayyyy off our coast. North Carolina was getting the brunt yesterday, we are getting less, but it is still nautical. Small craft advisories and rip current advisories. The waves…
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Fenwick Island State Park Open House
DNREC invites public to Oct. 2 open house on Fenwick Island State Park improvements as part of proposed public-private partnership
FENWICK (Sept. 19, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will host a public open house from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 to review potential improvements to Fenwick Island State Park as part of a…
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Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 18
Maryland Fishing Report – Sept. 18 MD DNR
Photo by Jim Livingston
The change of seasons is always a push-and-pull affair – recently it seemed that summer is just not ready to let go. This is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the outdoor activities Maryland’s warm weather affords, and is perhaps the best time of the year to enjoy large…
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DDA Extends Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zones
Delaware Department Of Agriculture Extends Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zones in New Castle County.
November 2017, the concern of a possible spotted lanternfly invasion was brought up buy the feds and the DDA, now we are having serious issues. Before you even ask why are we talking about this, we do NOT want the spotted lantern fly in…
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Omega Protein Harms Fisherman Along the East Coast with Refusal to Comply with Regulated Best Practices
Chesapeake Bay Defense Foundation Sept 17, 2019. For Immediate Release
Last week, Omega Protein announced they do not care about the Chesapeake Bay menhaden fishing restrictions set by Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and they will continue fishing in the bay despite breaching the bay cap set by ASMFC.
Virginia…
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NASA Sounding Rocket Launches Tomorrow
NASA Will Launch A Sounding Rocket Tuesday From Wallops Island, Virgina
If you happen to be at the beach tomorrow or out and about for the morning, keep an eye on the sky. NASA is launching a sounding rocket from Wallops Island, VA. Unfortunately there won't be any way to know exactly when it will launch. Usually there are live video feeds…
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Live Whale Washes Ashore In Ocean City Maryland
A live Sperm whale washed ashore over night in Ocean City Maryland possibly emergency crews are on scene.
This morning a sperm whale, still alive, washed ashore in front of the High Point South Condominiums in Ocean City Maryland. They posted a couple pictures to their Facebook page. Chuck McMillan is on scene with a live video we…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 Tournament results
Great day for a surf fishing tournament, despite the rough conditions in the surf.
Some areas were calmer than others. The bayside of the point was the nicest, and the ocean surf was nautical. Angry seas, but there were fish to catch. Lot of striped bass in the wash and those little puppy drum. The pompano bite today was off the…
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Surf Fishing Conditions For Saturday The 14th
Surf Fishing Conditions for the Delaware Beaches and Delaware State Park Beaches
Wind has laid down a bit but the water is up over the beaches. High tide is over two hours away, watch yourselves if you drove onto the beaches to surf fish. It is a bit nautical out there. Small craft advisory into this evening. South East winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 card
Tomorrow is DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 That Was Postponed From Last Week
Everyone have fun tomorrow in the DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9. The card tomorrow is the four of clubs. The weather is going too be a little nautical, not sure how bad or good compared to last weekend, but fish are out there. We will…
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New Delaware State Record Blue Catfish Catch
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces New Delaware State Record Blue Catfish Catch
SEAFORD (Sept. 13, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 43-inch, 47.75-pound blue catfish caught Aug. 31 on the Nanticoke River by Colt Williamson of Harrington.…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 2-8
Reminder for the week: Hunters should observe surroundings, know safety zone requirements
DOVER (Sept. 13, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife…
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Families Day at the Beach features fishing tournament, picnic and ferry ride
Special Olympics Delaware Families' Day at the Beach features fishing tournament, picnic and ferry ride
LEWES, Del. — More than 250 Special Olympics athletes and family members are expected to gather on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier for the 28th annual Special Olympics Delaware Families…
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Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to close September 16th for maintenance work
Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to close September 16th for maintenance work
LEWES (Sept. 13, 2019) – The Gordon’s Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park will close at 7:00 a.m. on September 16th for routine trail maintenance and invasive species control. The area will remain closed until Division of Parks &…
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The Weather Is Rather Nautical Today
The Seas Are Rough Today My Friends, Small Craft And Rip Current Advisories For Friday The Thirteenth
The winds are supposed to lay down by Sunday, in the mean time we have Small craft advisories and rip current advisories into Saturday night. High tide is at 8 AM and the east wind is pushing water onto the the beaches. Northside will take a…
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National Hurricane Center Warns Invest 95L Will Impact the Bahamas and Florida
A TROPICAL CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO FORM NEAR THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS
NHC ... The government of the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the following islands in the Northwest Bahamas the Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence. Tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area in…
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Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries Meeting
Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Sept. 18 in Dover
DOVER (Sept. 12, 2019) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet regarding various tidal finfish management issues at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Drones Are Necessary Tools For Assisting Fire And Rescue Services
Drones Are Being Utilized In Many Emergency Situations Delaware Would Benefit A Great Deal With Drone Use For Emergency Services And Not Just On Land
Drones have become an important tool in many businesses and services. One of these is rescue and firefighting. The things that can be accomplished with a drone that a human can not do or done…
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Maryland Announces Fall Trout Stocking Schedule
Fall Trout Stocking Begins in October
MD DNR September 10, 2019 Anglers Can Sign Up For Notifications
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will stock thousands of brown, golden, and rainbow trout in several creeks, lakes, and rivers starting in early October. The majority of this year’s trout stocking come from the…
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Myrtle Beach Sets Creel Limit On Jeeps
The Jeep Grand Cherokee That Was stuck in the surf on Myrtle Beach during Hurricane Dorian was the best live troll ever.
You have to love social media some days. Once that jeep grand cherokee stuck in the surf at Myrtle beach was on the news, the internet went wild. The memes were hilarious and plentiful. My favorite was the "Get that man a…
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Airing Down Old School Versus New School
There are many ways to air down your vehicle for driving on the beach or off-roading
Airing down is and was necessary back in the day to drive on a beach in Delaware and most of the east coast. It should be required, it only takes ten minutes. Confusion comes from seeing cars in Florida. The sand in Florida in many areas is calcium…
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Weekend Warrior Weather For Surf Fishing
Another beautiful weekend to surf fish, despite the minor nautical conditions
Lately it seems every weekend we have to deal with some kind of weather. We prefer the good weather but the bad can be good depending on the conditions. This weekend is going to be a little rough on the water but should be good fishing the beaches. High tide…
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Water Hazard Warning Muggy Lee Hits Outer Wall And Is Adrift
Earlier this morning the Muggy Lee, a commercial fishing boat out of Lewes lost power and was adrift near the outer wall
There is a boat adrift at sea off our coast near the outer wall, the Muggy Lee a commercial fishing boat, owned by Shawn Moore. It is partially sunk, floating in the water, with a Trump flag flying.
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North Side Beach At The Indian River Inlet Under Repair
The North side beach at the Indian River Inlet is being repaired again from Hurricane Dorian Storm Surge
Before Hurricane Dorian storm surge and wind could hit the Delaware coast, DNREC pumped a ton of sand onto the north side beach. The hope was to prevent further erosion and damage from the previous storm surge. It worked well,…
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Delaware Beach Clean Ups Have resumed
Volunteers gather every week and clean Delaware State Park beaches
We finally got back in the swing of things and cleaned the point beach today. I had to cancel the last few for several reasons. Now that all is better we an get back to cleaning the beaches every week. Today was nice there was hardly any trash on the beaches. Hurricane…
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Full Moon On Friday The Thirteenth What Could Go Wrong
The Full Harvest Moon Is On Friday The Thirteenth
September’s full moon is called the harvest moon. Crops are already being harvested all around Sussex county. Also known as the corn moon to the Native Americans, it would happen during the time of the corn harvest. This year’s September full moon is a harvest moon because it is the…
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Delaware Fishing Report Weekend Wrap Up
Great weekend for fishing once Hurricane Dorian's Storm Surge Calmed Down.
Saturday turned out much better than was expected. The surf was rough from Hurricane Dorian storm surge, but people were catching fish. Sunday was even better, still big waves, but fishing was not too bad either. Not everyone caught fish but that is the case…
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Delaware State Parks Bans Firewood
Delaware State Parks Has Banned The Use Of Outside Firewood Due To The Spotted Lantern Fly Quarantine.
In order to help stop the spread of the Spotted Lantern Fly, Delaware State Parks has banned the use of outside firewood. That means you can not bring fire wood with you to the campgrounds or the parks. No matter where you are from.
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Building A Boat Ramp
Ever Wonder What Goes Into Building a Boat Ramp Check Out Millsboro Pond
The Mumford & Miller Concrete General Contractor crews are hard at work on the Millsboro pond boat ramp. When I head to town for errands I like to drop by and check the progress. I never knew how much rebar goes into a boat ramp, but I do now. Can't wait until this is…
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Indian River Coast Guard Gets The Catch Of The Weekend
The Indian River Coast Guard Station Removes huge Mylar Balloon From The Ocean
Over the weekend the Coast Guard Indian River Station was on patrol. They spotted a lot of trash and this huge mylar balloon off the coast. They quickly removed the trash and balloon from our waters.
Balloon releases in the State Of Delaware…
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BOLO For MERR Looking For Washed Up Marine Mammals
MERR is keeping an eye and ear out for notifications of stranded turtles and other marine mammals after Hurricane Dorian passes.
The winds of Hurricane Dorian pushed a lot of water towards Delaware. With that comes marine life, not just fish but everything, live and dead. Storms tend to push all kinds of dead sea life onto our…
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Watch Your Surroundings On The Outgoing Tides
Boat Beached At The Flats Of Cape Henlopen State Park On Labor Day Weekend
(Sept 2019) ...Over Labor Day weekend this boater ran out of water real fast. Blow out tides in the flats will get skinny quick. Not only beached but in the closed section for shorebirds. That is a phone book of tickets waiting to happen. We worry about…
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Saturday Sept. 7th Surf Conditions
Small craft advisory until 6 PM. Lot less wind this morning and it is downright chilly. The ocean is calmer but the waves are still pretty big. Holding bottom will be tough but doable. No idea if parks will open the closed beaches today. Low tide is at 8 AM and the water is still up a bit.
Just watch yourselves at high tide at…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 26 – Sept. 1
Reminder for the week: Public urged to report violationsof hunting and wildlife regulations using a variety of reporting options
DOVER (Sept. 6, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public…
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Check Out These Web Cams For Live Beach Conditions
There are plenty of web cams at the beaches in Delaware to check surf conditions in Rehoboth Beach And Bethany Beach
The Delaware beaches are getting pummeled and being able to see what is happening before you get there is a big help. The water at the moment is washing to the dunes. On some beaches it deep and fast moving, or it is just washing…
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Indian River Inlet North Beach Is Taking A Beating
Indian River Inlet North Beach Is Taking A Beating from Hurricane Dorian Storm Surge
The DNREC crews worked hard yesterday to put more sand in the north beach area. It helped for a bit, but looks like it is all gone by now and the ocean is carving the dune out more. Glad they did what they could, they had to do something, can't blame…
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The Wind Is This Bad At The Beach
The steady winds from Hurricane Dorian at the beaches are eroding the beaches and creating cool sand formations
You can see the picture how windy it is at the point. The birds are sitting on the lee side out of the wind and the sand is wet from rain. Behind the birds, that sandy looking haze is sand blowing across the beach. That will…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 Postponed
We are postponing DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 9 until next Saturday the 14th.
The following Saturday (21st) will be the final. I checked the beaches today and despite the fact they will get a little pummeled and survive. I don't want to send people out to try and win a gift card in this crap weather. Not to mention parks may…
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Delaware State Parks Closing Drive On Beaches
Delaware State Parks Closing Drive On Beaches Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian Storm Surge
Delaware State parks closed some of the drive on beaches for storm surge concerns. No need to keep a flooded beach open. You can still walk out and fish or check conditions. We are about to go surf fishing for the afternoon high tide. Parks will reevaluate…
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Maryland Fishing Report – September 4
Fishing report by the state of Maryland DNR
Marty Zupancic decided to show us the toothy face of a Spanish mackerel he caught recently. Photo by Marty Zupancic
Now that Labor Day activities are behind us, anglers can focus on fishing more with family and friends. Cooler weather will begin to show its face and Maryland waters will begin…
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Surf Fish The Hurricane Dorian Storm Surge But Watch Your Six
People keep asking should I fish this storm, and they absolutely should. We always fish nor'easter conditions in the fall for striped bass. Bait fish will be pushed into pockets and against structure. Striped bass love to feed in these conditions. The food is disoriented from trying to avoid heavy currents and rough water, as well as amped up…
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Dusty Miller: Not Just an Awesome Name for a Seventies Guitarist
What Kind Of Native And Invasive Plants Are Growing In The Dunes Of Delaware
“Hey Andrew, What’s that bright silver stuff in the dunes?” “It’s called Dusty Miller, it’s actually invasive.”“I have Dusty Miller in my garden, that doesn’t look anything like it. What’s an invasive?
This exchange and similar ones occur frequently, so let’s answer…
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Northside Beach Is Closed
Northside Beach Is Closed At The Indian River Inlet
Yesterday Delaware Seashore State Park announced that north beach would be closed for repairs. " BEACH CLOSURE ALERT: The Division of Soil and Water will doing beach stabilization on the North side of the Indian River Inlet tomorrow, Thursday, September 5, in preparation of Hurricane…
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Hurricane Dorian Winds Arrive In Delaware
All that wind outside is from the first bits of Dorian to reach Delaware. A small craft advisory is in place until tonight, expect that to increase. Windy days into the weekend, so far Saturday looks like nice weather, with gigantic waves.
Rain chances will increase as the day progresses into Friday. Tomorrow the worst of Hurricane…
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Frying Pan Tower Flag Is Flying Live, Loud, And Proud
Frying Pan Tower's American Flag Is Flying Live on the web cam waiting for Hurricane Dorian To Pass
I you remember last year everyone watched Hurricane Florence pass the Frying Pan Tower's web cam, live. The flag was flying and was shredded by Hurricane Florence. The flag was also named during the hurricane, Kevin. After Florence passed…
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Delaware State Parks To Add New Programs For The Ever Growing Bored Crowds
Due to The Increasing Diversity Of Our Tourists Each Year. Delaware State Parks Is Trying Some New Programs For The Extreme And Uber Bored
"We have noticed an increase in the demographics of our yearly visitors. In order to meet the needs of suggested activities by people who are too bored to just sit and enjoy the damn beach. Delaware State…
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Hurricane Dorian Finally Takes A Turn
The Bahamas were hammered by Hurricane Dorian. The pictures and videos coming out of those islands are frightening. Dorian slowed down and all but stalled on top of the Bahamas for over thirty-six hours. The 185 mile per hour winds just ground that area up and flooded it with massive storm surge and rain. The amount of water the wind alone…
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Frets 4 Vets Surf Rod, Reel, and Surf Fishing Gear Raffle
Win DS Custom Tackle Fishing Gear And Help Local Veterans
The boys at DS Custom Tackle and Frets 4 Vets have teamed up to raise money for Frets 4 Vets. "I like what Tom Baker is trying to accomplish with Frets 4 Vets. I wanted to help out, we came up with this raffle to help raise money". Dave Okonewski Owner of DS Custom Tackle.
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Servicing a Penn 7500 SS Series Reel
I had Bill McGee service this PENN 7500 SS reel for me to use this coming fall in the surf.
The reel had a broken reverse lock, was hard to turn, and needed a serious cleaning. Bill McGee does an excellent job servicing reels. He is an avid collector of PENN reels. When you want something done right take it to someone who has the passion…
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Delaware State Police Looking For Bait Shop Shoplifting Suspect
Saturday a man stole merchandise from Rick's Bait and Tackle in Long Neck Delaware.
Saturday a man robbed Rick's Bait and Tackle in Long Neck Delaware. The suspect is on camera seen stealing equipment (a reel) off of a fishing rod. If you have any information please contact the Delaware State Police at Troop 7, Tfc. Bailey at…
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The Catch Of A Lifetime
Mark Bowman Caught A Huge Resident Striped Bass At The Indian River Inlet
Labor Day weekend fishing has been great for many an angler. Good to see the fish finally got the word the point opened. Maybe they didn't get the memo on the early opening. The first couple of days fishing the point was slow, Sunday the action was much better.…
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Boats Not Allowed On Park Beaches
You Can Not Land a Boat on a Delaware State Park Beach Unless The Boat IS In Distress
What is happening this year. Things like this rarely occur. Boaters are not allowed to land or launch a boat from a Delaware state park beach. You also can't drop people off of a boat on a state park beach, especially if it is the closed bay section.…
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The Bayside Of The Point Is Closed
The Bayside Of The Point Is Closed "That's Okay I Am Local" Is Not The Correct Response
For some reason, every year, when the point opens in Cape Henlopen State Park lots of people start walking through the closed bay section. Usually they come from the point comfort station lookout area. Today was a first to have them tell people it…
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Hurricane Dorian Is A Category 5
Hurricane Dorian Has Upgraded To A Category 5 Before The Bahamas Landfall Sunday Afternoon
Everyone is watching Hurricane Dorian. Some are worried, but most are too busy to worry right now, and only will if need be later. Problem with that is if you aren't prepared, worrying later can go south fast. It is easy to always be prepared, and then…
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Check The Tide Tables And Know The Water
The flats at Cape Henlopen State Park Can Empty Fast At Low Tide And Strand A Boat
This boat is now beached in Cape Henlopen State Park in the flats. Within the closed bay section of the point. Rangers are there now helping. Anchoring up is fun, but know where you are before you choose a place. Skinny water can happen fast, into no…
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Ambient Weather Station Live On The Beach
Dennis Dishler's Ambient Weather Station Is Live At The Surf Fishing Beaches In Cape Henlopen State Park
These Ambient weather stations are awesome. Live up to the minute weather conditions. If you have one of these you can upload your information to Weather Underground. People can check it out there as well just by clicking this link for…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 19-25
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 19-25 Reminder for the week: Have a safe Labor Day weekend on Delaware waterways
DOVER (Aug. 30, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe…
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Icehouse Bait and Tackle Has Moved To Route 1
Icehouse Bait and Tackle Has Moved To Route 1 at 18388 Coastal Highway
Icehouse Bait and Tackle has moved to 18388 Coastal Highway in Lewes. The same shopping center Bills Sport Shop was located before they closed last year. This is a great move for Icehouse Bait and Tackle, they will be more accessible on route 1.
Icehouse Bait…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces opening of September hunting seasons
Numerous hunting opportunities offered starting Sept. 1 at many Delaware state wildlife areas
DOVER (Aug. 30, 2019) – Delaware hunters will start their 2019/20 hunting season Sunday, Sept. 1 with the opening of archery and crossbow deer seasons, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Hunters can start adding mourning dove and…
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Ocean City Sportsman Expo
Ocean City Sportsman Expo September 6 to 8 AT The Ocean City Convention Center
The 2019 Ocean City Sportsman Expo is the first ever fully outdoors related show held in the area. The expo will be held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (OC Convention Center) September 6th- 8th.
Come check out all things fishing, hunting,…
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Indian River Inlet Northside Beach Took A Beating
Indian River Inlet Northside Beach Took A Beating From The Summer Nor'easter of 2019
Beach Umbrella set up near the wall of sand that used to be a dune face.
The north side beach at Indian River Inlet is all but gone. The summer nor'easter last week chewed the sand away and washed it into the inlet and out front into the sand bars.…
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Rehoboth Lewes Canal Water Hazard Large Tree In Water
Rehoboth Lewes Canal Water Hazard Large Tree In The Water
There is a large tree in the water in the Lewes canal, yes, an entire tree. Roughly halfway between Lewes and Rehoboth. We do not have an exact location, nor a source. The coast guard let us know about this today and they are doing their usual protocol for these issues, and asked us to…
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The Humpback Whale At The Point
There Is A whale Carcass Exposed At The Point In Cape Henlopen State Park Watch Your Driving
(August 2019) ... If you remember back in December of 2018 a humpback whale washed up on the beach at the point. As per usual protocol it was studied and then buried. Right along the dune line on the beach side of the dune fence poles. It…
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Cape Henlopen State Park Point Looks Great
The Point in Cape Henlopen State Park Opened Today.
I met my buddy Andrew Hansen at the point comfort station parking lot and jumped in his truck, Mine is down, don't ask. Apparently a constantly broken jeep is normal, a jeep thing. I am tired of hearing that. Andrew messaged me at noon thirty, "Hey the point just opened" .. I'll be…
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces updated 2019/2020 state wildlife area maps
2019/2020 Delaware State Wildlife Area Maps
DOVER (Aug. 29, 2019) – Hunters and other wildlife area users are reminded that state wildlife area maps with updated regulations and access information for each wildlife area are available for the 2019/2020 hunting season, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. The maps depict area…
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The Point In Cape Henlopen State Park Is Open
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to reopen today following closure for beachnesting season
LEWES (Aug. 29, 2019) – The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park will reopen today, August 29, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced. The area to reopen includes a stretch of ocean…
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Local’s Call To Action Bursts Corporate Promotional Balloon
Local Activists' Concerns Change Corporate Promotion for IT2 Movie Premiere
Last week a story post pops up from WBOC, the Flagship Cinema company's theater in Ocean City announced a promotion for IT 2, using red balloons. They planned to place red balloons around Ocean City with a ticket voucher for the movie. Hey cool idea, the movie…
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Shark Identification Made Easy
This is the best shark ID chart we have ever found. If you encounter any of these sharks just act normal. Sharks live in the ocean in case anyone missed that detail. It is their home, you are just visiting. If sharks preferred to eat people we would have figured that out a long time ago, and there would be less stupid people on land.
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Broadkill Beach Recreational Water Advisory
A recreational water advisory was issued for Broadkill Beach. I would say this also applies to Beach Plum Island State Park just to be safe. Anglers wear your waders or boots if you are going to expose yourself to the water long term. Like stand in it and fish all day.
Type: Recreational Water Advisory Reason: BacteriaLocation: Broadkill…
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Please Stay Off Middle Island Or “Bird Island” in The Inland Bays
Middle Island Is An Off Limits Bird Preserve For Nesting Shorebirds
The signs on Middle Island (bird island) to be posted by the Center For The Inland Bays this week.
(August 2019) ... There are signs placed yearly, around Middle Island, also known as bird island by the Center For The Inland Bays. Located in the Indian River Bay just…
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Coastal Flood Advisory
…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT…
Coastal Flood Advisory Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 610 AM EDT Wed Aug 28 2019 Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May- Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic- 610 AM EDT Wed Aug 28 2019
The National…
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Tropical Storm Erin To Hit Coast And Canyons With Storm Surge
Tropical Storm Erin Warning For East Coast
If you are headed offshore today into this weekend, you might want to check the marine forecast. Tropical storm Erin is moving up the coast offshore, but storm surge will be an issue. The winds are dying but the storm surge we just had remains and continues. We have a coastal flood advisory too…
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Labor Day DUI Checkpoints Around the State of Delaware
Every year in an effort to curb drinking and driving the Delaware Office of Highway Safety partners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and of course local law enforcement agencies statewide. They will set up DUI check points in the usual spots to help curb and stop drinking and driving.
Delaware DUI Check points…
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Virginia Marine Resources Commission Drops Striped Bass Creel Limit In Emergency Regulation
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission enacts emergency regulations on striped bass
Yesterday in an unprecedented move, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission enacted an emergency regulation for striped bass, or Rockfish. Anglers can now only keep one fish. There will be a public comment period on September 24th. In April this…
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DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup
DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Volunteer registration to close Sept. 2DOVER (Aug. 27, 2019) – Volunteers are still needed and encouraged to join the 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…
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Another Day of Rough Seas
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
We canceled the beach clean up for today because at 9 AM the beaches are still going to be a little wet. Water has pushed most if not all trash to the dune lines or sucked it back out to sea only to deposit it elsewhere. High tide today was at 6:11 AM and you can see the water…
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Happy National Dog Day
National Dog Day Is August 26th
Bentley likes to bark at waves and then try to eat them.
Happy National dog day to you and your fir babies. Mine seems to know today is a special day or he is just acting up more fun on a Monday. Spoil them more like we all do, everyday not just one day a year.
This is Bentley with his signature…
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High Tide Is Flooding The Beaches Today
The angry seas haven't let up and like yesterday the water will push to the dune lines. We are in a new moon phase, so that is not helping with the higher tides combined with this wind. It is 3:30 PM and high tide isn't full until 6 PM at the Indian River Inlet. It is kind of funny to sit here and give out winter beach conditions, in…
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Haunted Places In Sussex County You Didn’t Know About
Haunted Places In Delaware, Many Are Very Close To Places We Fish.
Long Cemetery “Catman’s Grave”
Right off Catmans Road in Frankford there is a long dirt road that takes you to Long Cemetery or known as “Catman’s Grave” to ghost chasers. Isolated in the woods this graveyard has long been rumored to contain the spirit of “Catman”. A man…
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Maryland Is Closing Oyster Harvesting Season
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Recreational and Commercial Oyster Season - Effective Aug. 28, 2019
MD DNR (aug 29, 2019) ... The secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 08.02.04.11G announces that the recreational and commercial seasons for…
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Fishbites Should Be Stored Correctly To Extend Their Shelf Life
Storing Fishbites Correctly Will Extend The Shelf Life For Years
(Aug 2019) ... Fishbites are refrigerated at the company until they are shipped in coolers to distributors. Refrigerating Fishbites products extends the life and keeps the colors from fading. Even if the colors fade the scent will still work. Distributors have coolers supplied by…
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Lookdowns One Of The Freaky Tropical Fish We See In Delaware
Tropical Fish Arrive In Delaware With The Gulf Stream Every Summer
Various summer tropical fish move up the east coast with the Gulf Stream. Lookdowns, often mistaken for moonfish, have been showing up for a long time in our waters, especially in August. Over the weekend Mellyne Herrera caught this lookdown in her cast net near the Pot Nets…
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Beach Buggy With A Weather Station
We asked everyone to send in your beach buggy photos and descriptions to share with everyone. If you have a beach buggy you would like share send us an email at admin@delaware-surf-fishing.com. We have been sent some cool rides, this one comes with a neat added feature.
Dennis Dishler's beach buggy, though just a standard jeep, has a…
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DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park ocean swimming beaches
NREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces changes in lifeguard hours at state park ocean swimming beaches
DOVER (August 26, 2019) – Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s state parks have changed effective today, August 26.
On Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug.…
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Minor Coastal Flooding At High Tide
Minor inland bay flooding will occur on the next high tide (5 AM) due to the northeast winds. Dewey Beach, New road bay access, Oak Orchard, Canary Creek in Lewes, Pot Nets Communities, and the usual low spots.
Masseys Ditch and the Island at high tide today ... Driscoll Drones
Monday morning will be a little wet at high tide, around 7:30…
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Sunday “Angry Seas” Funday Will Last Until Tuesday
Yesterday everyone was treated to nor'easter like conditions without the usual annoying torrential rains and bone chilling cold. Welcome to our winter world, when the beaches get slammed with a full blown nor'easter. It was much cooler from this front moving through and boy does it feel good. Not to mention a solid reminder that fall…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 Results
DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series During Angry Seas
Fishbites DSF's newest tournament and event sponsor
Everyone was trying to fish today and then the ocean decided it wanted some its beach back. It didn't ask, just showed up shaved about two to four feet of sand off the beach face into high tide. Despite that, there were fish…
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All Beaches Have A Steep Ledge From High Surf Conditions
(August 24, 2019) ... Angry seas today my friends, and they gave everyone a show. At incoming to high tide today, fast waves cut a ledge or a cliff, for a better visual description, up and down the Delaware and Maryland beaches. Heavy carving in Ocean City Maryland as well. The water is still working the ledges. This always happens with these…
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Tagged Butterfly Release Today
If you are in the Kent County area today stop by Brecknock Park For A Tagged Butterfly Release.
Kara Okonewski .. "BUTTERFLY RELEASE TODAY (8/24) AT 11 am! Swing over to Brecknock Park in Camden, DE for a monarch butterfly release! Get up close to our monarchs before release and watch a live tagging! Meet at the butterfly garden, to the…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 Card
DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8
Tomorrow is DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 8 and it's gonna be a right snotty day. A reminder of fall fishing, but with summer fish. Look on the bright side the flies should be minimal, maybe hiding for their lives in your truck by days end. East wind will be tough casting into. Good luck…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 12-18
Reminder for the week: Hunters should review wildlife area maps and their regulations before hunting these areas
DOVER (Aug. 23, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s…
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Inland Bay Oyster Farms Are Being Damaged By Boats
Inland Bay Boaters Beware, Oyster Farms Can Destroy Your Lower Unit And You Are Responsible For Farm Damage And Loss
Recently, some of the oyster farms around the Delaware Inland Bays in Rehoboth and Indian River Bay were damaged, most likely by boats or jet skis. These oyster farms are marked with four large corner posts. They are…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing on striped bass management Aug. 29 in Dover
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife sets Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissionpublic hearing on striped bass management Aug. 29 in Dover
DOVER (Aug. 23, 2019) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed addendum to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fisheries Management Plan at 6…
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The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Sussex County in southern Delaware...Southwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware...Kent County in central Delaware...Northeastern Queen Anne's County in northeastern Maryland...Northeastern Caroline County in eastern…
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DELDOT Announces The Woodland Ferry Is Now Open
Woodland Ferry Now Open
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the Woodland Ferry is now open to traffic. After months of needed repairs, the Woodland Ferry reopened on August 21.
We appreciate everyone's patience during this time and are pleased that the ferry is again open to the public.
Woodland Ferry
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A Trout With Two Mouths Is Freaking Out The Internet
A Trout With Two Mouths Was Caught In Lake Champlain
A few days ago a picture showed up online of a fish with two mouths. It was originally posted as two headed lake trout. At first everyone's response was yeah, right, that is fake news. It's not. I spent a few days triple checking. This is the catch of a lifetime, but what's up with…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until Tonight
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 610 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Delaware, southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, northern New Jersey, northwest New Jersey, southern New Jersey, east central Pennsylvania, northeast Pennsylvania and southeast…
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States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI
States Schedule Public Hearings on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Addendum VI
Arlington, VA – The Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board releases Draft Addendum VI to Amendment 6 of the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass for public comment. Atlantic coastal states from Maine through North Carolina,…
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The Modern Beach Buggy
Everyone Has A Beach Buggy, Their Favorite Beach Ride For Surf Fishing Jeeps Are A Popular Beach Ride.
There are some cool rides out on the beaches. Some are new, some old, and some are modified beyond their original intentions. Once you find your beach ride, you will want to outfit it to suit your needs for surf fishing. Everyone has a…
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The First Annual Tangier Classic Fishing Tournament
The Tangier Classic Fishing Tournament Is Raising Money For Great Local Causes
As a team of five close friends who have fished the Crisfield area our whole lives, we’ve decided to plan an event that brings a fresh new edge to the Chesapeake Bay angling community. Our tournament offers a unique format. Anglers can fish anywhere in the Chesapeake…
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DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management Section invites public to ‘design a sign, protect a dune’ by entering artwork, messages in dune awareness contest
Sept. 2 deadline for dune sign contest entries fast approaching
DOVER (Aug. 20, 2019) – The Sept. 2 deadline for entries in the DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section’s “Keep Off the Dunes” signage contest is fast approaching. The public is invited to submit eye-catching and effective original artwork and messaging to remind…
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Cleaning A Penn 722 Greenie Fishing Reel
I asked Bill McGee to take apart and service my grandfather's Penn 722 "greenie" reel that I want to fish.
This was my grandfather's reel. Light reel penn made for less money then the 714 and 716 greenie.
Bill said cleaning it and preserving this reel would be easy. If I wanted to fish it, he would have to replace some parts. I told him…
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Commercial Closure in Federal Waters for Atlantic Migratory Group Spanish Mackerel
Commercial Closure in Federal Waters for Atlantic Migratory Group Spanish Mackerel Northern Zone on August 24, 2019
WHAT/WHEN:The commercial harvest of Atlantic migratory group Spanish mackerel northern zone in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on August 24, 2019, and will re-open on March 1, 2020. The northern zone for…
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Today’s Storm Produced Hail and Heavy Rain With Epic Photos
This afternoon beach visitors, surf anglers, and anyone near Rehoboth, Fenwick, Bethany, and Lewes saw some rather nautical weather. The winds picked up and the hail and rain came right after. Before it hit people were treated to a sight out of a Sci-Fi movie.
Storm cloud over Cape Henlopen state park ... photo from Mike Napier.
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Some Perspective and Facts About Blue-green Algae on Delmarva
There are some stories in the news recently about blue-green algal poisonings of dogs. By Robin Tyler
Some Perspective and Facts About Blue-green Algae on Delmarva: There are some stories in the news recently about blue-green algal poisonings of dogs. From 1990 to 2017 I was an aquatic ecologist with the State of Delaware, DNREC. I monitored…
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About That Shark Washed Up On Rehoboth Beach
A shark Washed Up Onto Rehoboth Beach And The Lifeguards Removed It On Sunday
Yesterday a couple of pictures were circulating social media. The caption(s) stated that a shark washed up onto the beach in Rehoboth Beach and was removed by the lifeguards. Not a big deal it happens. Then the picture's caption stated the shark, still alive,…
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The Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Final Results
Flounder Pounder Open 2019 The Largest Flounder Tournament In The World Ended on Sunday.
Sunday was the final day for the Flounder Pounder Open 2019. There were 120 boats out fishing, there were ten times that many people at the scales. The bar was packed at Paradise. Everyone wanted to see who would win, would there be a turnover for…
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This Is Why You Don’t Take Pontoon Boats Through The Indian River Inlet
Video of Pontoon Boat Almost "Submarining" In Indian River Inlet
Just a heads up to boaters, particularly pontoon boats. Stop going through the Indian River Inlet. This pontoon made it but it was close, very close. TC Dean sent us this video of the this pontoon slamming into the breakers.
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Flounder Pounder Open Results Day 4
Flounder Pounder Open at Paradise Grill Fourth Day Results
Yesterday was the next to the last day at the scales. 222 boats were fishing, and it was a nice day. Boats weren't at the scales by 4 PM, many of the anglers were fishing until the last minute. Everyone is picking through lots of fish. Great catches just too small to score. The…
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Flounder Pounder
Flounder Pounder
THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your "agreement" they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor and it is a nightmare trying to…
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DNREC, City of Lewes launching outreach campaign to clear Lewes dune of illegally-stored kayaks, boats and water sports equipment
DNREC, City of Lewes launching outreach campaign to clear Lewesdune of illegally-stored kayaks, boats and water sports equipment
DOVER (Aug. 16, 2019) – Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the City of Lewes will launch an awareness campaign next week aimed at clearing the Lewes dune of personal effects such…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 5-11
Reminder for the week: Purchase your 2019/2020 Delaware hunting license, waterfowl stamp now
DOVER (Aug. 16, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish &…
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Contacts To Fight The Beach Coalition
The last time this happened, about two years ago. Ray Bivens, Director of Delaware state parks needed support to say no to these folks for their limited access request. He got that support from multitudes of anglers in less than 18 hours. Then he told the Beach Coalition, not going to happen. We need to do that again.
At the end of the IHV…
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Flounder Pounder Open Day Two Turns It Up
Second Day Of The Flounder Pounder Open scales At Paradise Grill
The scales were ready today for the Flounder Pounder Open 2019 at 4 PM, we just needed some fish. There were boats out fishing loaded with anglers. Everyone was anticipating a mild day at the scales. You never know what will hit at a tournament, but the first day in a few…
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DNREC’s Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park
DNREC’s Delaware Becoming an Outdoors-Woman weekend set Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park
Registration deadline is Sept. 6 for state’s 21st BOW event
DOVER (Aug. 15, 2019) – Delaware’s 2019 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is set for the weekend of Sept. 20-22 at Lums Pond State Park near Bear, DNREC’s Division of Fish &…
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Offshore Weather Tower Coming To Ocean City Maryland
US Wind will install a weather tower (meteorological tower MET) off the coast of Ocean City , Maryland
On August 10th a barge left Louisiana carrying the mast for the meteorological tower, MET. It is expected to arrive on site sometime in late August. After the arrival of the barge, installation is expected to take ten to fourteen…
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The Beach Coalition Is Going After Your Surf Fishing Access In 2020
The Beach Coalition is at it again, they want you off their beaches.
(August 2019) ... I will apologize now, this is a long read, but it is very important. Your surf fishing trucks are a "crisis". Your parking in front of their houses on the surf fishing beaches you pay to access, it is a crisis for them, their guests, and renters.…
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Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Day 1 Results
Day one of the Flounder Pounder Open Scales Was Exciting
Every quarter inch counts when you have a daily calcutta. Yo never know what a fish will weigh.
Today the scales opened at 4 PM, just as the skies opened on all the anglers,Paradise, and Long Neck. Fast moving storms would roll through every twenty to thirty minutes for a couple…
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Watch The Flounder Pounder Open 2019 Scales Live At 4
The Largest Flounder Tournament Doesn't Pay Their Bills
THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your “agreement” they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor…
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Fishermen Who Stare At Seagulls And Win
I keep seeing an article for a study about staring down seagulls. Well shorebirds, because "sea gulls" don't actually exist. Anyway, all anglers know if you stare down the birds they leave you alone. Only until you break eye contact, then they go for your bait. They are relentless, and rightfully so, they have become human dependent for an…
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Yard Sailing For Old Penn Reels
Lets talk about the five to twenty dollar yard sale finds. Pictured here is the Penn 704 greenie. One of the first Penn surf fishing spinning reels. These were the most popular and the most abused reels. The 704 reels are over fifty years old. With a few new parts, such as bail springs and drag washers, the 704 can work like new.
The next…
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Somewhere Under The Monochrome
Monochrome rainbow lights up Delaware Skyline
On Wednesday evening, as the storms were exiting Delmarva, Smyrna was treated to a monochrome rainbow. It occurred just after a brilliant double rainbow. While monochromatic rainbows form in the same way as a normal “Roy G. Biv” rainbow, through reflection and refraction of light passing through…
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The Best Osprey Nest To Watch
This isn't the best nest to sit and observe, but it is my favorite to keep an eye on all summer. It is easy to see, it is just below the last businesses and the marina in Dewey along the side of route 1 southbound on the bay side. It is my favorite to observe when I am stuck in traffic, daily in the summer.
There are many of these low…
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Flounder Pounder Open Starts Today
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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Nautical Weather Later Today
We have some severe storm and flood warnings for later today. Batten down the hatches. If you live near water make sure anything that can blow away is tied down or put away.
These storms come in fast and hard. Few years ago one flooded oak orchard so bad a ramp washed out and almost took a house with it. Five inches of rain in a…
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The Inland Bays Now Has Its First Of Three Artificial Reefs.
A Recycled Oyster Reef- a First for the Inland Bays!
Fenwick Island, DE - The first known artificial oyster reef in Little Assawoman Bay was installed by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays during the week of July 29th to work towards restoring once abundant populations of native oysters to the Inland Bays. Oysters filter water and provide…
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Last Day To Register For The Flounder Pounder Open 2019
If you haven't already today by 6 PM is the last day to register for the Flounder Pounder. You can register online or go Paradise Grill in Pot Nets Bayside and register in person.
Should be an interesting year I don't think we have seen a Delaware Flounder over two digits yet offshore. Been some quality fish caught but not huge.…
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Guarantee Your Delaware Surf Fishing Tag And Access Forever.
So you didn't get a Delaware surf fishing access tag this year and you're upset about it? You aren't the only ones, but there is a simple solution to own a "forever tag".
There is a bit of a loophole in the Delaware surf fishing tags. If you have one of the new numbered black Delaware surf fishing tags, you have a guaranteed tag.…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Series Slam 7 Results
Decent day in the surf, many caught some, some caught many. The spot bite turned on pretty fast for a few anglers. "Rich the 4 photos with jokers aside of 2 of diamonds are mine. The next set of 4 pictures are for Ralph Mcbride. We were catching so fast, we were putting them in buckets and casting right back out." The boys sent me a group…
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Local Wins The WMO For The Second Time
Tonight at 10 PM history was made when Tom Hinkle set a new record by winning the White Marlin Open for the Second time. The marlin he and the Fish Whistle crew brought to the scales weighed 79.5 pounds and held. He won in 2008 with an 81 pound white marlin.
The scales were exciting to watch today. Boats were coming in one after…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 card
Tomorrow's card is the two of diamonds. I set the cobia length to 16 inches for grins and giggles. May as well get a number on them, they are around. Lines in 7 AM to 7 PM. Weather is looking great with a mild northwest wind. Flies could be a little annoying. I'd give the DFM a 4. Fishbites are hard to come by but Fenwick Tackle had a…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 29-Aug. 4
Reminder for the week: Wildlife area visitors encouraged to know and follow rules
DOVER (Aug. 9, 2019) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural…
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces New Delaware State Record False Albacore Tuna Caught
DOVER (Aug. 9, 2019) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 22-pound, 9.6-ounce false albacore, caught July 13 in the Atlantic Ocean by Jason Conrad of Fleetwood, Pa. The fish was 35 inches long and had a girth of 22.5 inches.
Conrad caught the fish, also known as…
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ASMFC Approves Atlantic Cobia Amendment 1
Before you ask, no Delaware has not set our limit for cobia, yet. I have heard of the options but they are not official. ...
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia (Atlantic cobia). Amendment 1 establishes…
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Swimming Hazard At Northside Beach
Yesterday we mentioned in the beach conditions report of a hazard. Somehow the wrong photo posted as the article header of the old coast guard tower base, that is not the hazard. Well unless you reun into it full bore on a board at high tide.
This big mussel encrusted rock in the surf and exposed at low tide is the hazard. During…
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The Tesla X Beach Buggy
Yes you read that right. Last year we saw a Tesla get stuck on the beach in Cape Henlopen State Park. This year John Bockman took his Tesla X onto Assateague Island beach and she walked the dog in the sand. That Tesla car model that got stuck last year did manage to drive off once the driver aired down. That is a first for a car to make it…
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The Schooner A.J. Meerwood Is In Lewes
The A.J. Meerwood is in Lewes, DE, she arrived August 1st and will be here until September 1st. There are scheduled sails, morning, day and evening, you can purchase tickets at the dock or online. There is a special trip on the 30th of August for a historical maritime sail. Check the ticketing website for details. The A.J. Meerwood is at…
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The Sky Is Gonna Be Lit This Weekend
The best meteor shower of the summer is here! The Perseid meteor shower will start peaking tonight into Sunday. I'm not gonna sleep for three days. You're gonna have to get up really, really, early or stay up really, really, late to catch the best show of the summer. This is usually when I start doing overnight surf fishing trips. Sleep…
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Final Day Of The White Marlin Open
Today is the last day of the White Marlin Open 2019, there are 248 boats fishing. Yes, Catch 23 is out there and the crew has caught fish, but nothing to qualify for the scales. Everyone wants to see that beast of a boat pull into the scales. I'm rooting for the local crews that are dominating the leader board.
Yesterday was a…
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DSF’s Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 Is Saturday
The DSF's Summer Surf Fishing Slam Series 7 is tomorrow. The fishing has been pretty good in the surf for many anglers. The catches are bigger so hopefully we will see some decent numbers tomorrow. Anyone can fish the Summer Slam the rules are here.
We will meet at 2 PM on Sunday at Crooked Hammock to give out prizes. I have…
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Trooper 2 Airlifts Patient From Route 1 At Indian River Inlet
Someone was airlifted from the inlet area not 30 minutes after i left the beach today. I was at southside checking the beaches and running errands. The surf was up high and slamming into the beach. Traffic is flowing just fine now.
Most likely this was from an traumatic injury from the surf break. We keep telling people that sloped…
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Delaware Division of Public Health Says No More Animals In Restaurants
Not too long ago the Delaware Division of Public Health put out a notice on Facebook and sent it to all restaurants. Informing them that pets, and animals are no longer allowed in their establishments, this includes patio areas. Service animals are exempt from this law.
The internet as usual is losing their minds over this news.…
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Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Approves Draft Addendum VI for Public Comment
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) approved Draft Addendum VI for public comment. The Addendum was initiated in response to the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment which indicates the resource is overfished and experiencing overfishing. The Draft Addendum explores a range of…
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Beach Conditions Hidden Hazard At Northside
The beaches have been getting a little pummeled this week. These pop up storms and heavy winds can do a quick facial on any beach surface. The slope to the water is steep on all of the beaches. Water is pushing up to and over the edge at high tide. The surf break will pummel someone not paying attention.
The water is clear and clean below…
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White Marlin Open Scales Open To A New Leader
The Fish Whistle crew was the first boat to the scales not twenty minutes ago. The brought in a nice looking white marlin. They didn't know how she would hold up to the leader board. They were pleasantly surprised.
New WMO leader a 79.5 pound white marlin caught by Tom Hinkle on the FIsh Whistle
The Fish Whistle crew just nailed…
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White Marlin Open Day 4 At The Scales
Yesterday there wasn't the usual excitement at the scales, not a lot of fish came in and there was only three added to the leader board. A wahoo, dolphin (mahi) , and a tuna. Today there are 102 boats out, according to the White Marlin Open Facebook page. Not much has changed on the leader board. We assume the Catch 23 and crew are out today.…
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Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel (AP) – Fishery Performance Review and Trip Limit Discussion
The Council's Spiny Dogfish AP will meet via webinar on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will examine recent fishery performance before the Council reviews specifications, and will gather input on possible modifications to the 6,000-pound federal spiny dogfish trip limit. An action to consider trip limit changes is…
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Trash To Be Weighed At The White Marlin Open Today
From the Assateague Coast Keeper .. Wow! Coastkeeper boat and TFA ocean trash at WMO TODAY 4:30-5pm! Come see the COASTKEEPER skiff bring in a hefty catch of ocean plastic trash that will get an official White Marlin Open weigh-in at Harbor Island this afternoon between 4:30 and 5pm! Can't get to 14th Street bayside today? Watch our Trash Free…
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ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Maintains TAC at 216,000 MT for 2020
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board maintained the total allowable catch (TAC) of 216,000 mt for the 2020 fishing season with the option to revisit the 2020 TAC following review of the 2019 single-species and ecological reference point benchmark stock assessments and peer-review…
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Special Marine Weather Statement Delaware Bay and Fenwick Island
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS
The areas affected include Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20nm Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter BeachDE
At 120 PM EDT,…
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Day Three Of The WMO Catch 23 Heads Out With 103 Boats
In case you are living under a rock, Michael Jordan, his boat the Catch 23, and crew are fishing the White Marlin Open this year. This morning they headed out with 103 boats to compete on day three of the White Marlin Open. They will have to fish today and the last two days. At this point the question of whether or not Michael Jordan will…
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Magnet Fishing Can Be A Blast
Magnet Fishing Is Becoming More Popular With Anglers
(August 7, 2019) ... A week or so ago, David Wroten Jr. was magnet fishing at the Cape Henlopen fishing pier. " I've been doing it off and on for about 2 years. I just recently bought a stronger magnet. My whole plan was to just go and snag lures, sinkers, maybe a phone or camera. I…
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Please Take DNREC’s Inland Bay Dredge Survey
DNREC has a survey online about dredging the inland bays. They are working on prioritizing what ares need the most attention, by collecting as much information as possible. You can help by telling them how you use the bays in their survey.
I spent two months surveying stakeholders for the administration in Dover about dredging the…
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Watch A White Marlin Jump In A Boat During The WMO
The boat IN Tents Sportfishing got an up close and personal visitor today. While reeling in this white marlin it jumped into their boat, it happens. This is definitely one of the dangers of billfishing and offshore fishing. There isn't a lot of room in the back of some of these boats, a big fish can reduce that room fast. A big, pissed off fish…
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The New Coastal Delaware Paddling Map
A new map has been created by "paddling" enthusiasts. The maps have detailed routes with distances. Access points for putting in your kayak, canoe or SUP with information on any fees, restrooms, parking, and even nearby places to eat. Make sure you know all the rules for operating kayaks and paddleboards in Delaware.
Delaware has…
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Recreational Water Advisory For Lake Como
Type: Recreational Water Advisory Reason: BacteriaLocation: Lake Como BeachStart Date: 08/06/2019Start Time: 16:00End Date: 08/07/2019End Time: 14:30
Description: Swimming AdvisoryComments: A water quality advisory has been issued for Lake Como following bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. Increased…
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Haulin’ And Ballin Drops The First Blue Marlin For Day Two of The WMO
The second Day of the White Marlin Open and 335 boats went out to fish early this morning. The scales opened at 4 PM and we have been watching the webcam. The scales are crowded, I think in hopes of meeting Michael Jordan. By the way if you haven't seen the hundreds of pictures his plane yet, it is at the Salisbury airport. Killer paint…
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First White Marlin Hits The Scales At The WMO
Nate Walker (angler) aboard the Chasin Tail, the first boat to the scales today, also caught and brought the first qualifying White Marlin to the scales just now. The fish was an overall length of 84 inches and weighed 74 pounds. At the moment this white is worth 1.4 million dollars. Last year a 75 pound Marlin took third place, so you never know.…
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Fishbites Versus Bloodworms
(August 5, 2019) ... David Beebe, the owner of Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle, did a comparison of Bloodworms versus several flavors or formulas of Fishbites. There has been a shortage of both the last couple of weeks, due to everyone using them for bait, and the excellent fishing to boot. I asked Dave to tell us about his comparison. We…
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White Marlin Open Scales Are Open Webcam Is Live
43rd Annual White Marlin Open from above at the scales ... Jason Duncan
Get ready for it, there are boats heading to the scales soon. They have to wait at the bridge for it to open to allow them in. About 6:30 PM each night is when the high traffic time at the scales occur.
Usually they seethe most fish on Mondays. The amount of…
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Icehouse Bait And Tackle Is Moving
If you aren't following their Facebook page, Icehouse Bait And Tackle has to move. They are having issues with the landlord, rent being raised way too high, without any notice, and the parking lot is nearly unusable. Fed up with the issues, Captain Les says it is time to move.
Icehouse Bait And Tackle has acquired a space in the old Bills…
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White Marlin Open Scales Could Be Very Busy Today
The first day of the White Marlin Open, boats headed out of the OCMD inlet at 3 am this morning. Out of the 403 registered boats, there are 389 boats fishing today, that is a lot of boats out. The scales could be very busy. They will be a bit of a madhouse form people trying to catch a glimpse of Michael Jordan. Yes, he is here, he arrived the…
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police seeks two Enforcement Trainees
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Enforcement Trainee. This is a law enforcement position with duties to include crime prevention and detection, public safety, enforcement of all Delaware criminal…
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