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Weekly fishing reports for the surf and tidal waters of Delaware.
State of Delaware is out of compliance with the Commission’s Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel
NMFS announces that on August 6, 2015, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) found the State of Delaware out of compliance with the Commission's Interstate Fishery Management Plan (ISFMP) for American Eel. Subsequently, on August 19, 2015, the Commission referred the matter to NMFS, under delegation of authority from the…
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Weakfish Tagging Project
We spent a few days last week helping Jacob Krause and Cameron Luck from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina run a seine net for weakfish at Broadkill Beach. Chad Betts was helping us in his off time from work. We managed to catch a few weakfish the boys could tag for their weakfish tagging project. We also…
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Slaughter Beach is under a water advisory
Due to high levels of the bacterium, enterococcus. DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory. The fact there are more shorebirds in the area may have contributed to this elevated level. Sampling will be done daily until a safe level is detected. The recreational water testing page on DNREC's website has a map with advisories…
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The Point is Open
Every year the point closes on March 1st and reopens on September first. This year it was opened a day early which was fun last evening since no one knew it was open. Today I dropped by the point to do a little fishing. It is still there in case you were wondering but certainly looks a little different. It was high tide when I…
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Black Tip Sharks in the Surf
Not long ago Rob Lyons sent DSF a photo of a juvenile black tip shark he caught in the surf. I sent the photo to Dewayne Fox at Delaware State University to confirm it was indeed a black tip. He said he was almost positive it was but wanted a colleague of his to confirm. Dr. Brad Wetherbee or URI, who has worked on sharks all…
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Summer Slot Striped Bass and Tautog Season ends
Slot Striped Bass and Tautog Season ends on August 31st at midnight, you have one more day left. Delaware will be back to normal regulations for striped bass in all state tidal waters until spawning season starts in the spring on April 1st. Summer slot season is only for the Delaware Bay and all her tributaries, including the Lewes Canal from…
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14th Annual Clam Jam
The 14th annual clam jam is Labor Day weekend on Sunday September 6th, located at the Clam Jam Headquarters, 20106 Beaver Dam Road, Milford, DE. Tickets are $50 per person for a day of food, music and fun. You can contact Ralph Blades at 30-2 381 6261 or Ruth Hopkins at 302 422 0508 to purchase tickets. The Clam Jam is a benefit…
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Extreme High Tides Close Drive on Beaches
This morning high tide filled the pools up to the dunes at Fenwick Island State Park. As of right now middle and south crossing in Fenwick Island are still closed. York crossing (also known as south Bethany crossing) is open and is the only drive on access for Fenwick Island State Park. The other drive on beaches in Delaware…
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August’s Full moon
This Saturday will be the closest the moon has been to the earth this year. August's full moon is a perigee full moon this means the moon will be nearest to the earth in its orbit. This has become known as a super moon and it can affect tides more drastically than normal full moons. There will be two more of these moons in…
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Nine arrested in connection with vandalism at Woodland Beach
Nine arrested in connection with vandalism at Woodland Beach on Aug. 26
DOVER (Aug. 28, 2015) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers Thursday arrested five adults and four juveniles in connection with the vandalism of a porta potty in the public fishing pier parking lot at Woodland Beach after…
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Weekend Outlook for Fishing
I would like to start this report with a plea for everyone to start getting involved in the fishery issues and regulations. I always hear people talk about the days of old and how the fishing was awesome and how much they would catch and kill. I rarely hear people say it was our fault we caught and killed too many fish. Though some…
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Council to Hold Scoping Hearings for Action on Unmanaged Forage Species
In case you are wondering why this is important. With heavier regulations on catch totals, there are people within the industry that may look to start harvesting forage species that are unregulated for fish meal and oil, in fact some are already considering this option. By regulating these species now, we can protect them for the future. Also…
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Vandals at Woodland Beach Sought
Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police needs your assistance identifying the subjects pictured below at Woodland Beach Wildlife Area parking lot. In the incident, which occurred last night between 11:00pm 8/25/2015 & 12:15am 8/26/2015, the Porta-Pots were over-turned. This area has been plagued with…
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Weakfish Tagging Project
A few weeks ago Dewayne Fox of Delaware State Universality contacted me asking if we knew of anyone that could help tag weakfish. He and I both agreed we would have better chances of tagging a unicorn or an alien. Granted there are weakfish around, but targeting them like in the days of old is a thing of the past. The researchers, Jacob…
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Delaware state record 22.2-pound blueline tilefish confirmed
Delaware state record 22.2-pound blueline tilefish caught in Baltimore Canyon by Pennsylvania angler
LEWES (Aug. 25, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed another new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament’s new category for blueline tilefish: a 22.2-pounder caught on Aug. 18 in the Atlantic Ocean’s…
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First live auction for low digit surf tags
Reserve your campsite and sign up now to compete in the first-ever state championship barbecue cook-off at Delaware Seashore State Park
First live auction for low digit surf tags will also be held
REHOBOTH BEACH (Aug. 25, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will host the first-ever “Boo-B-Que By the Sea,” a two-day statewide…
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Summer Fishing Soon to Collide with Fall Fishing
It is still summer, but not for long, and we are already seeing the foreshadow of fall. Hot days and cool nights are the "norm" this time of year. We are in a small heat wave right now and it doesn't cool off as much at night, but last week it was down right chilly. The fishing has been off the hook, pun intended. This is the time of year…
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Beach Plum Island gets light
Last year we put out a survey asking which air stations did people think needed an upgrade. We also had a question in that survey about whether or not there should be light at all air stations especially Beach Plum Island State Park. If you haven't been there at night, that parking lot is very dark. A lot of my female angler…
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Annual Specifications for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish
Mid-Atlantic Council and ASMFC Approve Annual Specifications for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) met jointly last week in New York, NY to establish specifications for the summer…
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Weekend fishing update
The Perseid meteor shower last night was awesome and tonight should be even better. Thankfully we aren't fishing until 8 AM so I can stay up and watch the show. I saw five Earthgrazers last night and watched meteors until about 4 AM. To put it in perspective we are on a molten rock (earth) hurtling through space and…
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Deep Blue The Largest Great White Ever Filmed
I have seen a lot of underwater shark videos, but this beast takes the cake. This is Deep Blue, the largest great white shark ever filmed. In the video you see shark expert Mauricio Hoyos Padilla above the cage and he actually pushes on the shark. No thanks, not this cowboy! The video was taken in 2013 near Guadalupe Island in Mexico. …
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Boat Runs Aground on Keybox Beach
Earlier today a boat ran aground on Keybox beach in Delaware Seashore State park. From DNREC fish and wildlife enforcement "Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers are on scene of a boat accident. A 28-foot vessel has run a ground on Key Box Beach. Investigation is ongoing. " All passengers are fine, it is possible…
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California Angler Catches a Drone in Mid Air
By now you may have seen the footage (below) of the angler in California that nails a drone with one cast from a pier. Apparently the drone operator was flying his machine close tot he pier and it annoyed a few anglers, so one took it upon himself to try and hit it with a cast. The whole thing is caught on camera as the first cast…
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 27-Aug. 2
Reminder for the week: Review blue crab regulations, including size limits, before crabbing
DOVER (Aug. 7, 2015) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe…
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Fishing was tough this weekend
Well the weekend was a bust for the surf, literally if you tried swimming. The Ocean City, MD lifeguards had to perform over 200 rescues, and Delaware beaches saw their fair share of rescues. At one point lifeguards were not allowing people to swim on the walk on beaches in all of the towns and parks. That didn't stop many people…
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International Space Station passes over every night
Have you ever seen the international space station (ISS) fly over? This is a shot of the point in Cape Henlopen State Park, taken from the International Space Station. That is a very long cast and I doubt they have to air down. The point will open on September first. Want to see the ISS? You can also sign up for alerts when it will pass…
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this week
Every August we see a lot of meteors and the Perseid meteor shower is probably the most spectacular. The second week of August is when the Delta Aquarid meteor shower is rolling along nicely, I have seen many a shooting star the past two weeks. The Perseid meteor shower kicks into high gear around the 10th to the 11th of August, but…
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Rough Weather Carves the Beaches
We had a bit of a storm today and the beaches took it on full force. The constant East winds pushed a lot of waves and water up against the beaches, further carving them. The shelf is still on coin beach and is even steeper in some areas. Be careful driving near this, and if…
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We Have a New Hot Bait
(August 2015) ...We survived the blue moon, and won't see another one until 2018. The surf fishing is still mediocre to horrible in the afternoons and decent in the early mornings and late evenings. Some small bluefish are running the beaches, you can use mullet chunks on top and bottom rigs, or whole on mullet rigs, also tossing spoons is…
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Dangerous rip current formation outlook for De and NJ
From the NWS ... Dangerous rip current formation outlook for De and NJ:
A potentially nasty period of beach weather may be ahead for Delaware and a portion of the southern NJ beaches as we move toward Friday and Saturday. The risk for the formation of dangerous rip currents may increase to moderate Friday afternoon in these areas and it is…
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Fishing Beach is sheered off in DSSP
There is a huge drop off at the edge of the surf in Delaware Seashore State Park. The beach eroded away over night but eventually will smooth out. Be careful driving near the edge of this, if the sand gives way you could literally go for a tumble and roll your vehicle, it is very steep. Even the slope to the water…
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See Spot In The Surf
WE GOT SPOT!!!! Suzanne Martin gets the credit for catching the first spot in the surf today. Hopefully it wasn't the only one, but it is very good to see them showing up with some size and close to shore. We have them in the inland bays in much smaller bait sizes, but it is much better to see the larger ones in our waters. Now…
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Robbie Maddison rides his dirt bike on water
I am sure you have all seen the offshore Jet Ski anglers, and some of you thought that was nuts, but then there is this guy. Now this has nothing to do with surf fishing, or fishing, but it is crazy cool. Robbie Maddison rode his dirt bike on the water, and not just any water, but in Tahiti and caught a few waves, on his dirt bike. I'm just…
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Summer fishing fun in the sun
Well that didn't take long and now we have another heat wave. I was enjoying the fall foreshadow days and evenings, but it is still the dead of summer. One day away from August, and one month away from Labor Day Weekend, which for many of us is when summer vacation starts. So far the crowded beaches have been tolerable this…
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Kalmar Nyckel arrived in Lewes today
The Kalmar Nyckel arrived in Lewes this afternoon, and will be here until September 7th. This is Delaware's Tall ship and is always a very educational ride and adventure. Public sails start on August 4th, and for one day only, August 16, she will be sailing from Wilmington's Dravo Plaza at the Riverfront. Costs are $60 for adults…
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Offshore Fishing in Delaware on Jet Skis
The other day I received a picture from Rob Jones, " This is my crew and I fishing DB buoy on our Jet Skis". I have seen people go out front and fish in small jon boats to pontoon boats, but not a Jet Ski. So of course I message back that is crazy, but how do I know you are at DB buoy? The picture was just the open ocean in the…
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Once in a Blue Moon
Our Full Moon Friday night will be a blue moon, that is when a month has two full moons. A full moon occurs roughly every 29.5 days and on the rare occasions when the full moon falls at the very beginning of a month there is a good chance a Blue Moon will occur at the end of the month. The moon will not however be colored blue, that…
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New Jersey Reopens Bonus Striped Bass Program
The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) closed on May 1, 2015 and will reopen September 1, 2015.
Detailed information about new SBBP procedures, including permits and reporting will be provided through various outlets including this webpage as soon as they become available. All current permit holders received notice that the old 2015…
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Protecting our Indian River group seeks the public’s help
Hello,
My name is Jay Meyer and our group is looking to stop pollution in the Indian River in Millsboro, Delaware.
W are looking for support from our email friends and others . Our group Protecting our Indian River needs to raise $7500 for lawyer fees to appeal a decision to the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware.
Industrial…
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Delaware State Record 21.8-pound Blueline Tilefish Confirmed
Delaware state record 21.8-pound blueline tilefish caught in Norfolk Canyon by Townsend angler
LEWES (July 28, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 21.8-pound blueline tilefish caught on July 25 in the Atlantic Ocean’s Norfolk Canyon, some 70 miles…
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Last Missing Rehoboth Lifeguard Stand Recovered
The last Rehoboth life guard stand we reported on earlier today seen out at sea by Stefan Talabisco and friends, was recovered yesterday by the Coast Guard in Chincoteague. DSF's Facebook page received a comment today to the thread on the article from Hank Deatrich ... "Coast Guard Station Chincoteague recovered one yesterday…
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Last Rehoboth Lifeguard stand seen offshore
Yesterday Stefan Talabisco, Josh, and Jason were headed offshore on the Full House with Captain Devon Willey, to fish for Big Eyes when they spotted another Rehoboth beach lifeguard stand about 40 miles off the coast near the Jackspot. They contacted the Ocean City Coast Guard, and gave them the coordinates. I do not know…
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Pending Delaware State Record Blueline Tilefish
This is the latest possible state record for blueline tilefish. From Joe at Lewes Harbor Marina ... "Check out the contending new DE State Record Blueline Tilefish. Jesse Kegley landed this 21.8 pound monster while deep dropping in the Norfolk Canyon aboard Patient Lady, with Captain John Schneider. If verified, it will eclipse Bill…
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Redfish in the surf
The surf is quiet during the day and hot at night and the early mornings. This evening Bret Maley hit a nice redfish (red drum creel limit is 20 to 27 inches, and 5 a day limit) in the surf at Bethany Beach on top and bottom rigs with cut mullet chunks. This was an unexpected catch, but the past years we have seen some nice…
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Whale sighted off OCMD and Fenwick Island headed south
A whale was sighted today about 1 pm off of Ocean City near 112th street and is now headed south along the coast. Bo William sent us a picture you can see the tail breaching. That is very close to the beach. Not long after that Mary C. Harmon sent a post to the Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com Facebook page ... Whale off Fenwick drive…
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Manatee near Summit North Marina
ATTENTION BOATERS .... From Fish and Wildlife Enforcement ... Officer Field Report, Thursday July 23, 2015:
AFC. Carrow & Seasonal Officer Sawina were dispatched to Summit North Marina this afternoon for the report of a manatee. Upon arrival they were surprised to actually locate one swimming around. AFC. Carrow advises that this manatee…
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Numbered Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Details
I sent an email to Greg Abbott at DNREC about the questions raised with the new numbered Delaware Surf Fishing tags. I hope this answers some of the concerns. Some of this information is tentative but should answer any concerns.
Greg,
Okay so I knew this would happen, so now after everyone on Facebook threw in their 2 cents, I have…
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Repair Work on the Cape Henlopen Pier Begins
On Sunday Jacqueline Graffen was fishing with the family and noticed that the work has begun on the Cape Henlopen Fishing pier. I do not know how long this will take, but it is good to see the repairs have started. I am sure the repairs as the crews get farther out will be governed by the tides. It is easier to do this work during…
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New Numbered Delaware Surf Fishing Tags Update
Recently many have asked when are the new State of Delaware numbered Delaware surf fishing tags going to be available. I contacted Greg Abbot, Manager, Administration & Support for Delaware State Parks and he sent me the following information that has gone out in the recent newsletter from state parks. This is just a heads up so you can…
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Shark Cages for Beach Goers Hit the OBX
Every once in a while you see something online that is unbelievable. For those of you not on social media this picture is going viral in the community. Apparently some folks at the Outer banks have made a shark proof cage for swimmers. You can't make this stuff up and this is a real picture. There is even a video circulating…
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DNREC issues multiple citations for shark fishing violations
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police issue multiple citations for shark fishing violations
Anglers urged to review shark species, regulations for restrictions before casting lines
DOVER (July 20, 2015) – As part of continuing enforcement vigilance and a public awareness campaign about protected shark species that anglers are prohibited…
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Whales Spotted off Dewey Beach
Yesterday on my way to the beach, I received a message on the Delaware Surf Fishing Facebook page from Sarah Dougherty , "Happening now: Two whales clearly visible off Swedes St., Dewey Beach. Heading toward Rehoboth, get to the beach! " I posted the information on the DSF Facebook page and told everyone to keep an eye out, seeing…
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Woodland beach porta pot is burned
FROM .... Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police
Officer Field Report, Wednesday 7/15/15:
SCpl. Grehofsky reports that there have been continued after hours issues occurring at the Woodland Beach fishing pier and parking area. She would like to remind everyone that these activities are not only affecting our anglers and…
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The First Annual “Andy and Opie” Parents Fishing With Kids Tournament
The first annual "Andy and Opie" parents fishing with kids tournament in Milton was a huge success this weekend. We had over 100 kids sign up ready to fish. They were given numbered wrist bands and a tub of night crawlers. The weather was a little bleak looking at first, but the kids held out and fished in drizzling rain to mildly heavy…
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Tautog opens Friday the 17th
Tautog season is upon us this weekend. I know many are excited to get out there and fish. The offshore sturcture is full of triggers to boot, so that will be an added bonus. One thing that comes with shore fishing for tautog is lots of trash. I am not blaming any one group, but the influx of taug anglers seems to create a massive…
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Rehoboth Lifeguard stands floating in the ocean
Boaters beware! By now you have all heard about the life guard stands that are missing from Rehoboth Beach and are now floating in the ocean. Apparently it has been determined they were thrown in the ocean at Rehoboth beach late at night. I am sure the people who did this think it was funny, but now others are in danger from these…
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We got spot!
Spot caught by Alex Neiss today in a cast net at Indian River bay
Spot are here!!! Not in huge amounts but they are here. Alex Neiss was throwing a cast net today along the Indian River bay and caught a small spot and a pin fish. So we are starting to see spot and that is good news for flounder pounders. The candy is…
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Fishing Report and Beach Closure updates
So by now you have all seen and heard about the Portuguese Man O' Wars that are washing up on our beaches. The count is now up to five so far, the first one Kevin Baldwin found on Faithful Steward. The rest were found at Cape Henlopen and Fenwick Island state parks, and Bethany Beach is in the lead with two found by the dune…
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Inland Bays have Mullet
Ryan Henry and the boys went bait fishing the other night and caught a bunch of mullet, no not the hair style. Some finger sized and some much smaller with cast nets. Mullet ... Party in the back bays, for fishing business up front. Good to see them here finally. Great bait for bluefish and the smaller fishes as cut bait. Look in…
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Bethany Beach Shark Fishing Video Being Investigated by DNREC
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Above .... Bethany Beach Shark Fishing Video Being Investigated by DNREC
Last night a video (above) popped up in many of my friends' Facebook news feeds and I was tagged a dozen times. "Hey have you seen this? Isn't this illegal in Delaware?" It was a video of a guy pulling a shark into the surf…
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Cape Henlopen Opens Beach from Herring Point to Gordons Pond
The other day the closed section of drive on beach reopened from Herring Point to Gordon's Pond. The piping plover nest there was wiped out a couple of weeks ago by heavy rains and they (the birds) have abandoned the site. This is the earliest this section has opened in close to twenty years according to Captain Steve Savidge. …
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Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp upgrades completed
Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp upgrades completed ahead of schedule Ramp ready for 4th of July weekend
DOVER (July 1, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that upgrades at the Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp near Millsboro are now complete, in time for the busy 4th of July holiday weekend. The work, which started June 24,…
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Fishing Report, Peanut Bunker are here!
First things first, the Delmarva Angler is back and we have new equipment. We had a serious malfunction over a week ago and we had to get that fixed. Learning curve and now that won't happen again, however we do need some faster computers so we will be working on that soon. We will be back to the Tuesday night 7 to 9 PM schedule starting tonight…
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“Andy & Opie” Parents Fishing with Kids Fishing Tournament
“Andy & Opie” Parents Fishing with Kids Fishing Tournament
Techno Goober is hosting this tournament this year in the Milton Memorial park, on Saturday July 11th. The registration starts at 8 Am and fishing will commence at 9 AM until Noon. There will be Food, fun, and prizes for the kids, also raffles for the adults. Bring the kids out…
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Shark Fishing Confusion in Delaware
I was sent an article today by ten people asking me if this were true. Apparently it was printed in a paper that stated you can not shark fish from the surf in Delaware and that is not true. I reached out to Stew Michels of DNREC to get a clarification on the quote in the paper. His answer is below.
Rich,
Thank you very…
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Mola Mola Still in Rehoboth Bay and a Big Shark
The ocean sunfish or Mola Mola is still in the Rehoboth Bay. It is possible this is a different one from a few weeks ago, but not likely. Corey Brossman saw it the other day and had to help it out from under his pontoon boat. He was drifting when the mola mola swam up to his boat and tried to go under it and it almost got jammed…
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Rehoboth Outfall passes by 31 votes
The Rehoboth Outfall passed yesterday in Rehoboth by only 31 votes. What has boggled my mind is the fact the town needs at least six more permits, and yet managed to borrow money for a project that they really don't have the actual permission to go forward with. The federal government will still have to approve the project and do…
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Broadkill Beach Replenishment Update
The Broadkill Beach replenishment project has progressed past the public walk on area and you can now use the new beach. There are fences up to keep you out of the equipment areas so please respect those warnings. Areas can be accessed further south by walking there and you can cross the pipes at areas that have been covered with…
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Delaware State record Blueline Tilefish confirmed by DNREC
State record 19.7-pound blueline tilefish caught in Baltimore Canyon by Lewes angler
LEWES (June 26, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 19.7-pound blueline tilefish caught on June 19 in the Atlantic Ocean’s Baltimore Canyon, some 65 miles…
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Why you should say no to the Rehoboth Outfall
The other day I attended the appeal about the outfall that The Surfrider foundation brought against DNREC about the proposed ocean outfall. I was there to testify why this would be bad for fishing and the future of fishing in Delaware. Long story short the appeal was denied and we were not heard by the panel. Sadly on Saturday the ocean…
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Operation Dry Water June 26-28
Delaware to participate in Operation Dry Water June 26-28
to prevent alcohol-related boating accidents and save lives
DOVER (June 24, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education event aimed…
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Commercial Harvest of Atlantic Dolphin Will Close on June 24, 2015
Commercial Harvest of Atlantic Dolphin Will Close on June 24, 2015
The commercial harvest of Atlantic dolphin from Maine through the east coast of Florida will be closed, effective 12:01 a.m. (local time), June 24, 2015. Commercial harvest will reopen at 12:01 a.m. (local time) on January 1, 2016. Reports indicate that landings…
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Limited Edition 4th of July DSF Shirt
We are offering a limited edition 4th of July shirt in celebration of the holidays and for DSF's 4th year online. Click here to order. The shirts are available in black or grey and we have a tank top option as well.
Yup, it is that time of year and the site is now 4 years old. We would like to thank everyone for following the…
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A Whale of a Time Fishing
The other day Clay Harrison and his boys were fishing about two miles from the Indian River Inlet when they had some unexpected company. A humpback whale breached in front of their boat while it was feeding on bunker. They took some time to let it pass by and shot a few pictures. It was quite an experience to see one that close to…
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Pending Delaware State Blueline Tilefish record
A few years ago Blueline Tilefish were added to Delaware's State Sport Fishing tournament for record fish. Until yesterday no one has ever submitted one for a state record, according to Joe Morris of Lewes Harbor Marina. Yesterday Bill Fintel submitted a 19.7 pound citation Blueline Tilefish at Lewes Harbor Marina. The fish was caught with a…
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Parks Close Small Section of 3Rs Beach
UPDATE >>>>> As of 6/26/2015 this area is still closed ...
Today parks closed a small section of 3Rs beach. The area just above the south-side walk on beach has been closed because high tide is coming in almost to the dunes. The rangers are concerned there is not enough space to park and allow people to drive by. I…
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Ocean Sunfish in Rehoboth Bay
Attention boaters ... Just a heads up but an ocean sunfish or Mola Mola has been spotted in the Rehoboth bay today by Cathy Fluharty, I just saw this sunfish I'm in Rehoboth bay near maker 7-8. It is possible this is the same one people have been seeing the past couple of weekends. Just be wary of this one out there, running it…
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STRIPED BASS
I too was asleep at the wheel when this was happening, due to moving to a new house. Sometimes we (all of us) get so busy we can't pay attention to the what is going on with the political side of the fishing community. This bill is now headed to or assigned to the Natural Resources & Environmental Control Committee in the Delaware Senate.…
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“Andie & Opie” Parents Fishing with Kids tournament
"Andie & Opie" Parents Fishing with Kids tournament is looking for sponsors. The tournament will be held July 11th, located in the Milton Memorial park. If you are interested please contact Techno Goober .... 302 645 7177
Fish On!!
Rich king
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Four Delaware artificial reefs in Atlantic Ocean to receive federal designation
Four Delaware artificial reefs in Atlantic Ocean
to receive federal designation July 9 as Special Management Zones
Only hook-and-line and spear fishing will be allowed in designated zones
DOVER (June 12, 2015) – The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has established Special Management Zones (SMZ) at four of Delaware’s Atlantic…
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Summer Fishing abides
Temperatures are back on the rise both air and water, quickly too I might add. Masseys landing water temps have been steadily jumping up as well as the surrounding waters. Summer is definitely in full force. Now we get to worry about things like humidity and flies. Crabbing is getting better with the increasing temperatures. Pot…
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Fishing Update After The Move
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr .... It has been chilly, wet and windy which is fine if it were fall but this is June! Oh well hopefully the weather calms down for the weekend for once and we can get a little fishing done. I have been moving for five days and finally have an internet connection. I was in the dark for a few days and…
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Inland Bays Clean-Up on Jun 13th
Inland Bays Clean-Up on Jun 13th
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is seeking volunteers and boats for the 10th Annual Clean-Up of the Inland Bays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 12. DNREC once again is lending support through the Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Section, along with the Division of Parks &…
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Emergency Management Measures for the Blueline Tilefish Start Today
NOAA Fisheries announces emergency management measures for the blueline tilefish fishery in the Greater Atlantic Region at the recommendation of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The purpose of this emergency action is to limit fishing mortality on unregulated blueline tilefish.
The measures, which go into effect today, Thursday,…
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USCG Change Of Command Ceremony
I was invited to attend the change of command ceremony at the Indian River Coast Guard Station yesterday, I was honored to be there. My buddy Chief Boatswain's Mate Michael Kristiansen has been the Officer in Charge (OIC) at the Indian River Coast Guard Station for the past four years. During his service in the Coast Guard he…
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Anglers invited to fish for free in Delaware waters June 6 and 7
Anglers invited to fish for free in Delaware waters June 6 and 7
DOVER (June 1, 2015) – Been thinking of casting a line into a nearby stream or daydreaming about a sunny afternoon at the beach with your surf rod, but just haven’t gotten around to purchasing your 2015 Delaware fishing license yet? DNREC’s Division of Fish &…
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Extreme Low Tides
The tides have been extremely low the last several days. I have received a lot of messages asking what's up with the low water everywhere. Tidal creeks are lower than normal, Vines creek looked almost empty yesterday. We are coming into a full moon (June 2) and some of the heavy winds have not helped either with blow out tides. …
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Fishing update
The Broadkill beach replenishment is rolling 24/7 and is surreal looking. If you are unfamiliar with that area, the beach is small and close to what little dune bases are left from storms. The new beach is literally a seventeen feet or so tall and a thirty foot wide berm in front of the houses and old dunes, and then gradually…
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Memorial Day Weekend fishing update
Beach Rules Pamphlet front side
Delaware State Park Drive on beach rules pamphlet back side
Well so far the parks new rules seem to be helping the over crowding issues. Unfortunately some folks could not find space on the beaches today in Cape Henlopen. I noticed at 9:00 A.M. the beach was crowded, more so than ever for…
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend
First and foremost be safe driving this weekend. The beach isn't going anywhere, take your time it will be there when you get here. We still have bluefish out there. The Indian River Inlet was hot in the late morning on Thursday and the incoming tides this weekend should be great to fish. The crowd will look like opening day for…
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Moving Spawning Horseshoe Crabs
Last night at 10 p.m. I met a few friends and a group of people at Broadkill Beach to help Julie McCall. We were there to help her move spawning horsehsoe crabs out of the way of the beach replenishment project. The workers shut down the equipment for about two hours so the spawning horseshoe crabs can be moved to the finished side…
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Weekend fishing update
The bluefish are still here but the catches are random from the surf, but that doesn't mean you should no try. People are catching them at Fenwick Island to Beach Plum Island State parks. Mostly this is happening as they move with the incoming tides, the fish not the anglers. The Indian River Inlet was crazy over the weekend. …
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Stretch of beach at Cape Henlopen State Park closed
Stretch of beach at Cape Henlopen State Park closed to safeguard nesting piping plovers
LEWES (May 18, 2015) – The first piping plover nest of the season at Gordons Pond Beach in Cape Henlopen State Park has been discovered, with the parents-to-be defending their territory, DNREC Wildlife Biologist Matthew Bailey announced today.…
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Keep Calm and Fish On
If you haven't heard, seen or been there, the Indian River inlet has been on fire for bluefish on the incoming tide. It is crowded down there but for the most part you can find space to fish. It is rather obvious the hot spots when you get there and the fish are on both sides. the other day it was so thick with blues you could…
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Water Hazard at Cedar Point near Patuxant River
A lot of people that follow this website fish in this area, so we wanted to pass this along to everyone. This is fro the folks at he Coastal Conservation Association in Maryland.
ATTENTION ANGLERS AND BOATERS....
A navigational hazard has been reported to us.
There are multiple cut off poles which may present a danger to boaters at the…
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New parking restrictions in place for vehicles at Delaware State Parks’ surf-fishing beaches
New parking restrictions in place for vehicles at Delaware State Parks’ surf-fishing beaches
Effective immediately, only single-file parking to be allowed on state surf-fishing beaches
DOVER (May 12, 2015) – Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens announced today that recreational surf-fishing management changes that include…
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Stay Off The Protected Dunes
This is a bit of a rant, I get calls, cornered in public, and messages constantly about people complaining about the beaches, now it is my turn.
How hard is it to stay out of the dunes? Over the winter these kids went sledding on a dune face. People got mad at us for wanting them to be charged. By the way they were not charged…
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Recreational striped bass regulation change to take effect on May 11
Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds anglers:
Recreational striped bass regulation change to take effect on May 11
DOVER (May 7, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds anglers that the new recreational striped bass regulation will take effect May 11. The revised regulation brings Delaware into compliance with…
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Weekend Fishing report what to expect
We had some fog roll in yesterday that is helping keep the temperatures low for the fish to stay around. At least that is what we are hoping for especially during tomorrow's surf fishing tournament. The blues are still here in force and are now hitting the Indian River Inlet feeding on the shad in there. You can still find them in Rehoboth…
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Delaware shifts recreational black sea bass season four days earlier to May 15
Delaware shifts recreational black sea bass season four days earlier to May 15
DOVER (May 6, 2015) – DNREC Secretary David Small has signed an Emergency Order changing the opening day of recreational black sea bass season to May 15 rather than the previously established May 19 date, thereby keeping Delaware’s tidal finfish…
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When Will Blues Change Up For Striped Bass
Well it has been three solid days of hammering bluefish. The boats are getting into them in the harbor at Cape Henlopen. It is not hard to tell where the fish are just follow the boats. We were fishing the chum slick of a head boat yesterday and it was almost unfair. Every cast was a slammer bluefish, largest was 36 inches and…
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Fishing Report, All Good News
The blues are still hot for action, you just have to find them. I know we said a week ago they had left, but the fish left the ocean surf in heavy numbers and moved into the back bays, Broadkill River and went up the Delaware Bay beaches. They did not leave Delaware waters, and they are as far north as New York right now. Just to…
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Banging The Big Drum in Delaware
The big drum made an appearance the other day and as of last night the catches have increased exponentially. Fresh clam is the bait of choice and you can find the Black drum from Broadkill Beach to Bowers Beach. You boaters will need to look in the usual spots at the coral beds. For the most part they are hitting on the top of…
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Weekend fishing report
The storm we had last night is producing some heavy waves this morning and into tomorrow. Fishing will be doable but just hard to hold bottom in the surf. Maybe the north-east winds will push some fish into the beaches. Otherwise aside from skate dogs and the occasional puffers and short striped bass the surf has been quiet. The…
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Mary Lee pings off Assateague
She's back!!
Mary Lee's tracker pinged off Assateague Island early this morning, around 7:37 a.m according to OCEARCH. She is a 16-foot, 3,500-pound-plus mature female great white. She was tagged in 2012 off the coast of Cape Cod and named Mary Lee after the OCEARCH expedition leader Chris Fischer’s mother. She (Mary Lee) and a…
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Annual Spring Surf Fishing Tournament
Annual Spring Surf Fishing Tournament Saturday, May 9, 2015
Hosted By Old Inlet Bait and Tackle
Registration Fees:
Men and Women: $25 (16 and over)
Kids: all children 15 and under fish free, but must be registered
Fishing License Requirement:
A fishing license is required for saltwater fishing in Delaware waters. This license…
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The Blues have hit the road
For the most part the bluefish run of 2015 is over. I know you don't want to hear that, but the fishing has certainly slowed down. There are still some showing up near the pier in Cape Henlopen and the Broadkill River has seen its fair share. For the most part, the blitzing runs are north as far up as New York. It was fun while it…
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THE CANAL FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
THE CANAL FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY MAY 15, 2015
CASH ENTRY FEE OF $25 PER ANGLER IS TO BE PAID AT LEWES HARBOUR MARINA BAIT & TACKLE SHOP BEFORE 7AM MAY 15TH, 2015. FIVE DOLLARS OF EACH ENTRY WILL BE DONATED TO THE CAMP AWARENESS YOUTH PROGRAM.
THIS IS A FLOUNDER TOURNMENT ONLY. ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING…
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ASMFC meeting on Menhaden May 5th
Menhaden meeting ... From the CCA MD ... you can also email John Clark of DNREC to tell him what your thoughts are on this issue.
John.Clark@state.de.us
From David Sikorski, CCA MD....
Our message on menhaden is that they must be managed for their ecosystem role, rather than just as a single species. This is something that has…
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Congressman Tom MacArthur Introduces the Striped Bass American Heritage Act
Congressman Tom MacArthur Introduces the Striped Bass American Heritage Act
Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) introduced the Striped Bass American Heritage Act, Tuesday the 28th of April. This legislation is to designate the striped bass as our National fish. "New Jersey has always appreciated the importance of the striped bass, as…
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Weekend fishing update
Just a heads up but for this report to make more sense, you have to have read this one ... Gator Blues Invade Delaware
Yesterday was crazy in the surf. I haven't seen anything like that in a long time. Bluefish one after another up to thirteen pounds. The fish would come in you would see a rod bend at the beginning of the…
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Gator blues have invaded Delaware
You always hear about that one time your friends caught an epic blitz or run of fish. You know how it goes, you miss the trip and then your phone rings or you hear about it later. Luckily today I got there in time to witness the bluefish hammering lines left and right. I am also kicking myself for not getting up earlier, but such…
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Big blues are here
Well that didn't take long, while I was writing about fishing the folks lucky enough to be out there today, were banging up thirty inch bluefish. Ethan Henry hit a nice blue from the surf at Beach Plum Island around noon. Meanwhile John Stringham caught a blue from the Indian River inlet today on Bucktails at about the same…
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Time to start banging the drum and wake up the blues
It was a great weekend for fishing, the pictures on the Facebook page look like a what's what of life on in our waters. Only thing missing is a picture of a drum and bluefish, but I have seen pictures of a black drum at Assateague and several from the back bays of Atlantic City. The black Drum are showing up in the Delaware bay, a…
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Rosedale Beach boat ramp to remain open during repairs
Rosedale Beach boat ramp to remain open during repairs, replacement of damaged floating courtesy docks
DOVER (April 20, 2015) – Due to extensive winter ice damage to the existing wooden floating courtesy docks at the Rosedale beach boat ramp near Millsboro, the ramp’s docking capacity has been unavoidably reduced, DNREC’s Division…
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Pending New Jersey Tautog Record
Yesterday a pending state record tautog was brought to the dock in Cape May, New Jersey. Frank LaMorte was fishing with Capt. Tom Daffin of the Fishin’ Fever IV out of Cape May. He caught the tautog in 130 feet of water with a white leg crab. The fish measured in at 33 inches and weighed 25.37 pounds on the scales at Jim's Bait…
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Summer Flounder are in
Jeff Purdy was drifting the Lewes Canal today and caught these nice keeper flounder at 18 -20 inches on shiners and minnows. The outgoing tide has the best action due to water warmer leaving the inland bays. Crabbing is heating up as well, more are showing up in the warmer shallows of the inland bays and tidal creeks. Shorty…
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Tautog are showing up Blue Crabs on the move
The other day a buddy of mine told me of some tautog that were caught at one of the walls in the Harbor of Safe Refuge. He did not give me an exact location and I wouldn't post that anyway. You have three options out there, the inner wall, outer wall, and the haystacks or ice breakers. So my buddy tried yesterday but they only had…
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Weekend fishing was exciting in Delaware
Well the past weekend was rather eventful for fishing, seal watching at Masseys Landing, beach combing, and just chilling at the beach. I think the Masseys Landing seal watching is going to be an annual event so to speak, until they migrate north. The water temperatures are on the rise daily, more and more striped bass are being…
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Fishing and Boating Expo May 23rd
On may 23rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a fishing and boating expo at the American Legion post 28 on route 24 near Long Neck and Oak Orchard to honor the memory of Jordan Glatfelter. This event has been set up to raise money to take veteran(s) fishing on charters or head boats. There will be 50/50's, raffles, the legion…
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Stop the Fish Slaughter at the Delaware City Refinery
This is a repost from the Delaware Riverkeeper Network.
Stop the Fish Slaughter at the Delaware City Refinery
It hurts fishing, recreation, jobs, and the health of the River for all
Tell DNREC the Draft Permit they are Considering is Not Good Enough
For more than 13 years, the Delaware City Refinery (DCR) has been operating…
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Aids to Navigation for Indian River and its tributaries to be placed the 27th
All of the navigational aids (buoys) for the Indian river, bay, Rehoboth bay, Assawoman bay, and their tributaries will be placed stating April 27th. As far as we know there are no issues with any areas for placing navigational aids this season, as there was last year in the back bay areas of the inland bays due to shoaling. …
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Striped Bass Action is Heating up in Delaware
The spring run is definitely underway. Of course that depends on what you consider the run. If you base it on the larger part of the Atlantic migratory fish being in your area in full force, then that has certainly not happened yet, but the run has begun. Residential fish have been on the move and active for the past couple of…
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Gasoline Spill in Long Neck
In case everyone is wondering what DNREC's Emergency Prevention and Response Section (EPRS) is doing on Long Neck rd. There was a gas spill, and by spill I mean to say, someone poured gas into the slough area that is near the condos and Mariners Cove. A resident that picks up trash daily along that area noticed the smell when…
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Seal Rescued by MERR
A seal was on the beach yesterday and the day before, it was not doing well. It had a bad flipper and bad cough. I know the cough part sounds weird but that was the description. The folks at MERR went out to rescue the little guy, but had a hard time trying to catch him so they could treat his flipper. One buddy of mine was…
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Seals at Masseys Landing and Bunker in the Ditch
I dropped by Masseys Landing too check and see if any seals were there and check out the water conditions. The past few days there have been up to four four seals at any given time relaxing on the other side of the ditch on the mud banks. Yesterday they were there just after the tide switched to outgoing and the banks were clear of…
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The Spring Run has Sprung in Delaware
Opening day for trout was exciting for all and great fishing for some. As usual like any opening day across the country people, were lined up to catch fish. White clay creek was packed on both sides. In the more popular fishing areas. Funny thing is with any opening day you can always venture away from the crowds and do much…
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Delaware Code: FINFISHING IN TIDAL WATERS
TITLE 7
Conservation
Game, Wildlife and Dogs
CHAPTER 9. FINFISHING IN TIDAL WATERS
§ 901 Purpose of chapter; policy of State; interstate fishery management plan; advisory committee.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to effectuate the State's policy toward the management and conservation of coastal finfishery resources in cooperation…
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Fishing report and then some
Easter weekend is upon us, everyone have a safe and fun time be safe traveling. Unfortunately we are looking at some snotty weather for the next 2 days but Sunday is looking pleasant despite the wind. The water temps are slowly creeping up, the ocean surface temp has been almost 41 degrees. The Delaware bay this morning according…
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Help The Parks With Beach Access Issues … Volunteer
I reached out to the parks' volunteer department. Many people want to see the overcrowding issues and fake fishing stop on the drive on beaches. One way you can help make a difference is to volunteer. There is a benefits program for volunteers if you are interested. The information below is what I received from Glen Stubbolo, DCVA, CIG the …
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April’s Full Moon Will Be a Lunar Eclipse
The full moon for April occurs on April 4th, a bonus will be the lunar eclipse. This will create what has become known in some cultures and religions as the blood moon. The sun, earth and moon will be lined up in space so that the earth's shadow, eclipses the moon. This will be visible in North America on April 4th at 5:16 am,…
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Boaters must now actively fish to be on Delaware waters
Dover March 31, 2023) ... DNREC has a new rule for all you boaters and crabbers this year. If you are not actively fishing you will not be allowed on the water in Delaware. "We have so many boaters on the water that we decided it would be safer to require them to fish. It should help alleviate the boat traffic, just like the drive on…
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Delaware’s 2015 striped bass regulations
Striped bass spawning season starts tomorrow ...
The new striped bass regulations from DNREC ... "Secretary’s Order No. 2015-F-0010 was signed March 30, 2015 approving amendments to the striped bass regulations. The order has been posted online. http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/Info/Documents/Secretarys%20Order%202015-F-0010.pdf ) .
In…
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DNREC seeking volunteers for 2015 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey
DNREC seeking volunteers for 2015 Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey
Volunteer training to be offered April 11and 16
DOVER (March 31, 2015) – The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) is seeking volunteers to assist with DNREC’s annual bay-wide horseshoe crab spawning survey in May and June on the Ted Harvey Wildlife…
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Delaware Mobile Surf Fishing seeks better options for Beach access issues
Today the Delaware Mobile Surf Fishing club put up a petition to get the state to reconsider the reservation option in Cape Henlopen state park for drive on beach access in the summer season. As you know overcrowding has become a serious issue with our surf fishing beaches, especially in Cape Henlopen state park. I attended the meetings that…
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Ocean City Shark Tournament is canceled after 34 years
From the Ocean City Shark Tournament Facebook page ....
******** Thank you and Farewell *******
After careful consideration, the directors of the Ocean City Shark Tournament have decided to retire and announce the 2014 tournament will be our last. Over the past 34 years, we have worked to develop an event that would be fun, exciting, and…
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Fishing is getting better in Delaware
Fishing was picking up until the cold snap and then picked up again. Hoping this rainy warm weather will help bring the temperatures back up. Masseys Landing has been hitting as high as forty eight degrees today and as low as thirty nine degrees the past few days. You have to remember that at low tide the back bays are at their…
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Spring Snow Showers
https://vimeo.com/122689180
Today was the first official day of spring, annnnnnnnnnd ... it snowed. You have to love mother Nature she can be rather fickle. Oh well, soon enough it will be blazing hot and we can all wish for snow. The trout fishing at Tidbury and Newton ponds has been decent enough. The ponds were…
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First Fishing Report for the 2015 season
Well we have thawed out and the fish are starting to get anxious as much as the anglers. This time of year bloodworms are your best bait choices. Chartreuse is always a great spring color with a little pink in the mix. White perch and catfish action has been hot up and down the Delaware river areas. Augustine and Dobbinsville…
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Delaware Trout Ponds are Stocked for Saturday
https://vimeo.com/122051125
Today Mac Davis and I went to Newton Pond in Greenwood and filmed Mark Zimmermann a Environmental Scientist for DNREC, Garry Glanden, Darryl "Gonzo" Harris, and Jerry Parker stock the pond with rainbow trout for the upcoming opening trout pond season that opens Saturday. They informed us that…
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The Sounds and Signs of Spring
Daylight savings time is like forced jet lag, but it is nice now that there is still sunlight
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DNREC cautions anglers about ice on trout ponds
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife cautions anglers about ice on trout ponds
DOVER (March 11, 2015) – Anglers eager for opening day of trout season on Saturday at Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near
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Blue Crab Season Started March 1st
Well now that the ice has thawed out we are a go for putting in crab pots, since March first. However the water is still a tad cold, actually it is realllllllly cold for crabs. But that doesn't mean you should get discouraged, clean those pots, check your turtle guards, and get them ready for a new season. Crabbing can be done year…
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All Species Fishing Tournament Update
The weather caused a delay shipping T shirts and Playing Cards. I shipped all registered and paid entrants shirts today.
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Massachusetts sets striped bass limits
The MA Marine Fisheries Commission just voted UNANIMOUSLY to accept the Directors recommendation
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2015 spring trout season to open March 7 in downstate ponds
2015 spring trout season to open March 7 in downstate ponds
WHAT: Opening day of 2015 downstate trout season
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Monster Wels Catfish Caught, Is It A Record?
A whopping 280 pound wels catfish was caught by Dino Ferrari in
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Spring 2015 Trout Stocking Plans For Downstate Delaware Ponds
DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces spring 2015 trout stocking plans for downstate ponds Trout anglers encouraged to check requirements before fishing
DOVER (Feb. 25, 2015) – The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced that its spring 2015 downstate trout season will begin
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Delaware’s Public Comment Period For Striped Bass
Friday night I attended the hearing for Delaware's proposed striped bass reduction.
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Delaware goes arctic
Last Sunday was beautiful, we had a seals on the beaches, it was spring in February. This Sunday Delaware may have broken a record for lowest temperatures for that particular day.
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Winter Fishing Our Version of Frozen
Well ... it is cold, windy and nasty some days, but
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Delaware Waterways Management and Financing Advisory Committee Boating Survey
There is a boating survey for owners to consider
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Delaware State Parks’ new user fees to go into effect in February
Delaware State Parks’ new user fees to go into effect in February
Parks visitors still have time to get 2014 prices on annual passes or surf permits
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Oil Drilling Leases Proposed for the Atlantic Ocean
By now everyone has seen the seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean articles over the past year, now the White House has opened the door
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Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: Jan. 12-18
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter: Jan. 12-18
Reminder for the week: Take note of winter hunting, fishing seasons and prep for changing weather
DOVER (Jan. 23, 2015) – To achieve public compliance through education
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Kevin’s Fishing Terms revisited
Kevin Blouch has hilarious fishing stories
This was in an article roughly 2 years ago. My buddy Kevin Blouch works on the head boats from Anglers Fishing Center out of Lewes. Over the years he would come up with his own names of fish to help pass the time and entertain the customers. I am putting these back up because they crack me up all…
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DSF’s All Species Fishing Tournament 2015
*** SIGN UP NOW ****
Do you think you have what it takes to earn the right to call yourself the ultimate Delaware Surf Fisherman?
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Frilled shark caught in Australia
A frilled shark was caught by some trawlers in Australia the other day and
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Drive on Beach Access Survey
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Delaware Fish Species Identification Page
We now have a new page for many of the fish caught in Delaware click this link
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Cold at the beach and northside improvements update
http://youtu.be/AW5M7Md6Pmc
The winter has definitely set in we have frozen back
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Delaware Summer Flounder regulations public comment period
ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION:
The Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board
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Russell’s Fishing calls it quits
Due to a lack of fish and ultimately business, the Miss Shyanne will no longer run head boat trips. Captain Dave has decided to shutdown Russell's Fishing out of Bowers Beach.
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DNREC moves City of Rehoboth Beach wastewater disposal financing forward and agrees to a new discharge removal deadline
DNREC moves City of Rehoboth Beach wastewater disposal financing forward and agrees to a new discharge removal deadline
DOVER (Jan. 5, 2015) – DNREC Secretary David Small has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) concurring with an assessment by the City of Rehoboth Beach that an ocean outfall is the most environmentally and financially…
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Happy New Year
Hope everyone is ready for a great new year in 2015. We had a lot of fun adventures last year, looking forward to more. We helped the boys, Richie Owens and John Bell, complete
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Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Deep Sea Corals Amendment
Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Deep Sea Corals Amendment
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Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Cost Recovery Amendment
Mid-Atlantic Council to Hold Hearings on Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Cost Recovery Amendment
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ASMFC Releases Summer Flounder Draft Addendum XXVI
ASMFC Releases Summer Flounder Draft Addendum XXVI for Public Comment & Approves Continuation of Ad-Hoc Regional Management Approaches for 2015 Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishery
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Management Board approved
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Merry Fishmas everyone
Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and or whatever you celebrate this time of year. It has been slow in the surf the past week. Catching dogfish and skates
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Delaware Surf Fishing Outdoors Show and More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_fogTXcXMk
Thank you everyone for the support over the last three plus years. It has all lead up to this moment.
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Mid-Atlantic Council Initiates Action to Protect Unmanaged Forage Species
Mid-Atlantic Council Initiates Action to Protect Unmanaged Forage Species
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council voted at its meeting last week to initiate an action that would protect unmanaged species of forage fish in the Mid-Atlantic. This action would place restrictions on the development or expansion of directed fisheries on these…
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The Fishing Heads South For The Winter
Striped bass fishing is still decent from the boats you just have to be farther south of the Delaware bay. Anglers have been picking up catches from
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Bunker on the beach, the oysters have butterflies, trash the planet
Calmer day in the surf but chocolate water still everywhere. Jim and Jesse were fishing Herring point today catching dogfish. The beach doesn't look too bad down there from the storm either. There were few people fishing today
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Post Nor’easter beach conditions
The beaches took a pounding but the southern beaches from Fenwick too
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Post Nor’easter update
Well that was fun! We got hammered yesterday, back bays flooding in communities, route 1 covered in water, and lots of wind. Basically the usual flooding with a few surprises but nothing major. See the gallery below for storm pictures.
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Coastal storm this week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjc22d5VGlw
There is a large coastal storm headed towards the northeast. We are mostly going to see rain from this storm, but we saw a little snow not long ago move through the area.
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Striped Bass in Delaware’s Surf
Yesterday Corby Fulton and I loaded up in his boat to do some fishing in the Indian River Inlet. We knew the fishing there has been good and we wanted to get in on the action. Unfortunately we hit
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Striped bass fishing has picked up at sea
In the past twenty four hours, ever since that storm front came through, the striped bass fishing has picked up immensely. Boats at the Overfalls, to the lumps near Sea Colony, and between are picking up limits of striped bass. We went from random keepers at maybe one per boat at best, after hours of fishing, to lots of hookups for…
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Crab Pot season is over and striped bass season is slow
Weill it is December first and it is sixty degrees outside, merry flip flop weather. Crab pot season has ended and they need to be removed from the waters. This is a great day to clean and repair your crab pots. Check the turtle guards if they need replacing. A pressure washer works great when the pots are still wet from soaking…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Outdoors Show Sneak Peak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwSNd3L-10s
Would you like to see a weekly local TV show about Delaware's outdoors? We have been working behind the scenes, literally, for some time now to put together an outdoors show for Delaware. This is something I have been working on and wanting to do for two years. Please take a look…
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Thanksgiving eve fishing conditions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv0Q96cMhs4
Well first it was cold and we were all like, this is horrible, then it hit seventy degrees and we were all like, it's too hot. Now it is gale force winds, raining and the waves are gi-mungous. The fishing has been very random for keepers from boat and especially the surf. Basically non…
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Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish rescheduled for Dec. 9
November meeting of Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish rescheduled for Dec. 9
DOVER (Nov. 24, 2014) – The Advisory Council on Wildlife & Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25 has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 in DNREC’s auditorium at the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway,…
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Great White Shark Betsy Visits Delaware Beaches
Yesterday the great white shark Betsy tagged by the OCEARCH organization pinged off of Henlopen acres. Then she pinged off of Delaware Seashore State Park, and eventually 3Rs beach. Now she is back out to sea. Ever since people started tracking these sharks online it makes you wonder how many more are always out there, not just…
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Delaware State Parks seeks public input in plans to raise user fees
DNREC Press Release ..... Delaware State Parks seeks public input in plans to raise user fees; the first increase in a decade
DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation is proposing increases in certain user fees, and is seeking input from the public on the proposed changes. Delaware State Parks has maintained a high…
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Delaware’s required reductions in 2015 striped bass recreational and commercial harvest options
Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife announces required reductions
in 2015 striped bass recreational and commercial harvest
Recreational options under review; public hearing to be scheduled in early 2015
DOVER (Nov. 19, 2014) – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) recently approved an addendum to the regional…
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Frigid fishing
This fishing report is brought to you by Techno Goober in Lewes, DE. They are the best in the business for all your web service needs. It is ridiculous cold out today in the twenties. The thermometer is hiding under the house and won't come out till spring. After the weekend we will be back in the 60's I'm going to explode from…
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Beach conditions for the weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1lbKNfv7Oc
If you were waiting for a temperature drop to bring fish in closer, today would be the day. It is frigid this morning, yesterday was cold and windy, my least favorite combination.
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Delaware Mobile Surf fishing tournament this weekend
DMS Intra-club Tournament
It's time to fish!
(From the DMS site) ... The 2014 DMS Intra-club Tournament will be held November 15 & 16, 2014. The hours of competition are from 6 AM to 3 PM. The Tournament is for DMS members only, with the grand prize being the most sought-after award every angler desires - BRAGGING RIGHTS!
The rules…
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Boat Accident at Indian River Inlet update
In case you haven't heard a boat crashed into the north jetty at Indian River Inlet last night. There were a lot of emergency vehicles headed towards the inlet and helicopters flying overhead. A friend of mine, Karen Hirst, sent me a message on Facebook, We just went to the inlet and it looks like there is a forty foot boat with a…
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Navigational Buoys to remain until first week of December
U.S. Coast Guard Station Indian River ....
Rich, good afternoon just wanted to give you heads up will be posting on our page shortly, but aids to navigation for back bays and tributaries will be pulled the first week of December. As last year we pushed back pulling them to allow for the fall striper run.
Big thanks to the Coast…
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Cape Henlopen Pier Will Reopen After Repairs
The Cape Henlopen pier as you are already aware has been closed for repairs. Since that press release, I have heard from hundreds of people that would like to know why, when, how, and many have ideas to suggest improvements of what is already there. I have heard it all from bring the "T" at the end back, to build a new pier. I called Ray Bivens…
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Woodland Beach fishing pier parking lots to partially close for improvements Nov. 11-12
Woodland Beach fishing pier parking lots to partially close for improvements Nov. 11-12
DOVER (Nov. 7, 2014) – The parking lots at Woodland Beach near Smyrna will be partially and intermittently closed from Tuesday, Nov.11 through Wednesday, Nov.12 to allow contractors to complete parking lot improvements and upgrades, DNREC’s Division…
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Striped Bass and Gator Blues in the House
That title is either a quick fishing report or the next band line up at your favorite watering hole. Well if you haven't heard by now, we have big migratory striped bass in the Delaware Bay and big slammer, gator bluefish. The bass showed up after or during the nor'easter. No one knows exactly when, since no one was fishing the bay…
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ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum IV for Implementation in 2015
ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum IV for Implementation in 2015
Mystic, CT – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved Addendum IV to Amendment 6 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Addendum establishes new fishing mortality (F) reference…
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Striped Bass Regulations Set to Change in 2015
The other day I sat home and listened to the webinar of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commision (ASMFC) conference for deciding the new striped bass regulations. I followed a few friends that were there on Facebook for live updates, as I listened to the meeting. It was civil, yet heated as anything involving many states with…
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Cats On The Loose in Delaware
So I am sure by now everyone has heard about the twenty thousand dollar exotic pet cat that is on the loose up north in the Brandywine Hundred. Apparently this cat named Boo, escaped from his owners dwelling, and has been on the loose for almost two weeks. It resembles a small leopard with a little head, large ears, elongated…
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The Fall Run … Coming Soon to a Beach Near You?
So when are the big bass going to arrive? I think I hear that question ten times a day. My answer is always, when they get here and then all you can do is smile. Honestly to call exactly when the fall run will arrive in Delaware is hard, only the fish know. So you have to watch other sites for reports, and talk to friends up and…
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Making a wishing I was fishing dream come true
We were contacted a month ago about a young man who wanted to visit the beaches in Delmarva and go surf fishing by one of our followers on Facebook. She told us about this young man's wish to go fishing at the beach in Delmarva. I contacted the Hero Network organization, signed up to help with this young man's wish, and contacted the family. "He…
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Garrisons Lake north parking lot and footbridge to close Nov. 3-Dec. 31 for upgrades to dam
Garrisons Lake north parking lot and footbridge to close Nov. 3-Dec. 31 for upgrades to dam
DOVER (Oct. 28, 2014) – Access to the north parking lot and fishing footbridge at Garrisons Lake near Smyrna will be closed from Monday, Nov. 3 through Wednesday, Dec. 31 to allow contractors to perform construction work along the dam, DNREC’s…
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