Stay Off The Damaged Dunes
Last year during the snow everyone went nuts about the kids sledding on the dunes in Cape Henlopen State Park. Some were furious and others thought it was no big deal. The kids claimed there weren't any signs telling them otherwise. You should see that area now, it is worn down heavily and people are still walking down it like it…
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Orionid Meteor Shower to Peak Oct 21st
The Orionids, the most popular meteor shower for many stargazers will peak Wednesday night, Oct 21st into the early dawn hours of Oct. 22nd. The reason for the popularity is the meteors are from fragments of ice and dust in the trail left behind by Halley's Comet. The Earth passes through this dust trail ever year around October 20 to the…
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False Albacore caught at Indian River Inlet
A few minutes ago Clark Evans from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle sent us a picture of a false albacore caught by Carrie Leahy at Indian River Inlet. He doesn't have any details as far as baits and such, but Carrie Leahy was very excited over this catch earlier this morning, when she was talking to Clark. I still want to catch an…
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Ancient Hieroglyphs Discovered On The Dune Cliffs Of DSSP
Sand that has piled up from the dunes collapsing.
Yesterday I was at the south side beach at the Indian River Inlet just checking the water and surf conditions. Tossing a line in here and there at a few choice cuts. While I was fishing and looking for sea glass, I noticed the dunes are starting to give way and create piles of sand…
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Weekend Fishing Outlook
The air temperatures are dropping, the leaves are turning colors fast, those that are not on the ground. The yard has that earthy wet leaf smell in the morning, love the fall. The water temperatures are slowly dropping. The water is clearing up in the surf and the bays are not looking too bad. Up north the Delaware River near…
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Delaware Surf Fishing Numbered Tag Online Auction Update
The online auction started today for the state parks' new Delaware Surf Fishing numbered tags. I can't help but smile every time I write that ... anyway. The online auction started at 9 AM this morning and several tags were bid on immediately. The first online auction will end on November 1st at 7 PM. Opening bids start at $250.…
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Annual Fall Trout Stocking In White Clay Creek
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife makes “colorful” annual fall trout stocking in White Clay Creek
WHITE CLAY CREEK (Oct. 15, 2015) – The Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Fisheries Section announced today that White Clay Creek has received its annual fall stocking of trout, a DNREC ritual since 2007.
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Public Hearing On Proposed Regulations Governing Beach Protection
DNREC public hearing on Proposed Regulations Governing Beach Protection and the Use of Beaches set for Nov. 7 in Lewes
DOVER (Oct. 14, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section will hold a public hearing next month seeking comment on proposed changes to Delaware’s Regulations…
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Save The Chunk
A grass roots movement started on Facebook, October 13th around 10 PM has taken a community by storm in less than twenty four hours. Now why would that occur? Well the Punkin Chunkin organization is now looking out of state for a venue to host their event. After two consecutive years of being canceled in Dover, the organization has…
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Mary Lee Pings Off Assateague Island
Mary Lee dropped by the Eastern shore early this morning. She likes to visit our coast line and do a little fishing and who could blame her we have such a diverse amount of life, or in her case, food out there. Always exciting to see her ping off the coastline and follow her on these journeys. In the past forty eight hours she has…
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Auctions of low-digit surf-fishing tags by DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation start Oct. 15
Everything you need to know about the new numbered tags and auction is below in the press release, or you can go to the state parks' Delaware Surf Fishing numbered tag page or click on the banner ad at the top of the website above the header picture. Personally I am rather fond of the tags' name.
Fish On!!
Rich King
Auctions of…
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Buddies, Bluefish, Blue Glass, and Burgers
The 9th annual DMS invitational surf fishing tournament went off well this weekend, they had some rough weather on Saturday but many fish were still caught. I rode around with Corby Fulton while he was judging. It was fun, I got to mark where everyone was catching fish, talk smack to my friends, and found a ton of sea glass every…
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Nuclear emergency sirens to be tested in Delaware
Tomorrow at 10:45 AM, the PSEG Nuclear Artificial Island generating facility (Salem I & II) will test the emergency sirens in the ten mile radius known as the Emergency Planning Zone. Residents are not required to do anything, these sirens are tested quarterly, and are scheduled to sound for a full three minutes. These sirens…
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Spirit of Malabo docks in Lewes Delaware
Today I met Victor Mooney, a man who started a journey from West Africa to Brooklyn New York, in a twenty four foot row boat, the Spirit of Malabo. Most people would say that is crazy, and I honestly thought the same, until I met the man and heard why. I mean who purposely rows across the Atlantic Ocean? Victor is and he is doing…
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Do NOT Drive Through Swales (Tide Pools)
Today's entertainment, the Jeep stuck deep. It is a JEEP thing I do not understand.
October 2015) ... I say it all of the time in fishing reports and recently in the storm updates. Stay out of tide pools. If you are driving onto the beaches after these storms, be aware of your surroundings. You can drive to the surf at…
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Holts Landing State Park boat ramp to close
Holts Landing State Park boat ramp to close Monday, Oct. 12 for construction of new expanded ramp
DOVER (Oct. 9, 2015) –The boat ramp at Holts Landing State Park will be closed from Monday, Oct. 12 through early next year for construction of a new double-lane concrete ramp, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced…
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Beach conditions and fishing report
All drive on beaches are open except Keybox in Delaware Seashore state park, the parking lot there is closed as well. Everywhere else is open, and the beaches are flat, with tide pools, and the water is still dirty but starting to clear up. It gets skinny at high tide so be careful where you park. If you cross a empty tide pool…
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Coastal Imagery Viewer From NOAA
Ever wanted to see what the coast line looks like after a storm? NOAA has a coastal imagery viewer that is very easy to use, "NOAA Coastal Imagery were acquired at a 37.5 degree look angle using the NOAA King Air platform ". Just click on the grid you want to see and you can scroll the images from there. It takes a minute to get used to…
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Update for DSSP and FI State Parks
I just spoke with Doug Long, Superintendent at Delaware Seashore State Park about ten minutes ago. The soil and conservation crews are working diligently on the crossings for Faithful Steward, Conquest, and Key Box drive on a beaches. They are hoping to have them ready by today at the earliest, tomorrow at the latest. 3Rs is open…
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Beach Plum Island State Park Is Open
I checked out Beach Plum Island State Park today, the beah is open to drive on. I would not recommend driving on the beach for a little while., The debris is everywhere, I moved six boards with nails off the drive on access, I didn't even attempt to drive on. The debris is thick and some areas are covered with sand, your vehicle…
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ASMFC To Hold A Public Hearing On The Tautog Public Information Document
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing on the Tautog Public Information Document (PID) in Delaware at the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 6 PM. The ASMFC Tautog Management Board is seeking public comment on the PID for Draft Amendment 1 to the Interstate…
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Delaware’s Wildlife Action Plan submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for review
Delaware’s Wildlife Action Plan submitted to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for review
DOVER (Oct. 5, 2015) – Delaware’s Wildlife Action Plan (DEWAP) for 2015-2025, two years in the making through a wide range of partnerships and public input, has been submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for approval, DNREC’s Division…
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NASA Will Launch A Sounding Rocket At Wallops Island
A sounding rocket will be launched tomorrow night at Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia , for many of us the last launch we watched was the Antares. That one blew up just above the launch pad. This sounding rocket is a big deal for NASA, "Such research has greatly aided understanding of the planet's near-space environment,…
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The Point Is Open But Skinny
I had to hit the point after it opened today, not just to see how it fared after the storm, but also to get a line wet. If it weren't for the fact the beach looks different and the point has changed shape it would be like any other day. The drive on was uneventful but a shock as to how much beach is gone and how flat it looks. …
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Drive On Beaches in Cape Henlopen open
All drive on accesses in Cape Henlopen are open, except Navy Crossing. Parks' enforcement evaluated the drive on accesses and all have been open except navy crossing, because the drop off is too steep for driving. Once the beach rebuilds I am sure that will be opened but only time will tell. That is the access I fished on Sunday and had to…
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NMFS extends Delaware’s deadline for the American Eel Fishery Management Plan
NMFS gives Delaware until March 18, 2016 to comply with the American Eel Fishery Management Plan. Our general Assembly should pass compliance on the bill before deadline. Let's hope they manage to do this for the sake of next year. Anglers are lucky the fall fishing will not be affected by this noncompliance. This should not have happened in…
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Delaware’s Drive On Beaches Are Still Closed
Everyone is asking and anxiously awaiting, and there is the DMS surf fishing tournament this weekend. Delaware Seashore State Park, Cape Henlopen State Park, Fenwick Island State Park, and Beach Plum Island are all closed to driving on. The parking lots for all the beaches in DSSP are closed, except for Tower rd. walk on beach at…
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Beach Conditions After the Storm
The state park campgrounds opened back up today in Sussex county, and the drive on beaches are still closed. When they open is still to be determined. Parking lots are closed at conquest, keybox, savages ditch,and 3rs. You can walk on in CHSP, the Indian River Inlet, and fenwick island
The storm is over but the water remains. We have minor…
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Small Man O Wars Washing Up On Delaware Beaches
Like many people at the beach today Brandon Butler is looking for treasures washed up from t he storm with no name. He is looking specifically for sea glass, the beaches took a pounding and there is debris all over the high tide line. In some areas there are large rolls of mangled dune fencing on Fenwick Island State Park and other…
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Roadways Still Impacted By Storm
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced that the following roads are either closed due to high water, or the roadways are passable, but with water on the roadway. Please use caution.
Roadways CLOSED due to high water:
New Castle County
Nonesuch Creek at Airport Road
Old State Road at Old Corbitt Road
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Nor’easter Sunday Funday Night Update
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people in South Carolina, they are getting flooded on a biblical scale. It is scary to see the pictures online.
Sunday Funday cabin fever kicked in today for a lot of people, many folks were out and about, checking the storm. I finally left the computer alone this afternoon and hit the streets. …
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Sunday Storm With No Name Pictures
These are some pictures of the area live from Sunday sent in by friends and readers, we will update this page often with more pictures.
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The Storm With No Name
I'll give it a name .... I'm-tired-of-this-damn-wind-already !!! The storm with no name is like the energizer bunny, it just keeps going and going. There has been some serious damage in some areas to beach front properties. Bowers Beach has water to the houses, so does big Stone beach. Any of the Delaware Bay Beach towns…
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Updated Road Closures and Conditions
As of 9 AM DelDot crews are still out and about on scene at many areas. Roads are flooding at high tides and then are opened again. I would recommend using the DelDot cams for places like the Indian River Inlet bridge for faster updates. DelDot crews are very busy and spread thin. Another day of heavy winds and rain. Just be safe and smart…
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Nor’easter Lemonade
You always hear the phrase when life gives you lemons you make lemonade. When you live in an area that is prone to flooding from storms, you just deal with it like it is a normal thing. The flooding from this storm with no name has been bad, never mind the mind numbing constant winds and rain. Many people were stuck in their homes,…
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Hurricane Joaquin Tracks East
Hurricane Joaquin is tracking much further east now, however we will still see some storm surge and the like associated with offshore hurricanes. South Carolina is taking a hit right now with offshore winds and tidal flooding. Our Nor'easter is still pummeling the coast. All weekend events are canceled. Expect more flooding at…
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Nor’easter Update
First of all this is not Hurricane Joaquin (which many cannot pronounce), this is a Nor'easter. I have had to explain this many times today. The media nationally is not concerned with Dela-where and her skirt blowin nor'easter. Our approaching celebrity is still partying in the bahamas.
Big time kudos to all the first responders,…
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Hurricane Joaquin Shifts East
You should still be more concerned with the Nor'easter presently but, the cone of uncertainty has certainly shifted to the East for Hurricane Joaquin. Then again it could just randomly shift, we have seen that before. Still late in the game to predict the actual path. We are having rain run off issues low roads are flooding in Bethany,…
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MAMFC Action on Unmanaged Forage Species
Last night I attended a scoping meeting on forage species hosted by the MAMFC. It was an interesting meeting, they are asking anglers and fishing organizations to comment publicly by midnight tomorrow night (Friday, Oct 2) on the management of forage species. Without getting into a huge amount of detail that will bore you to death.…
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The 39th Annual Coast Day is Canceled
For the first time in 39 years Coast Days has been canceled. From the UD website ... "10:38 a.m., Oct. 1, 2015--While the University of Delaware’s Coast Day is typically a rain or shine event, organizers have announced that this year’s Coast Day scheduled Sunday, Oct. 4, has been canceled due to the possibility of significant coastal…
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Drive On Beaches And Campgrounds Are Closed
This afternoon all of the drive on beaches were closed. The parks' guys told me they would reevaluate on Monday about reopening them. There is a slight possibility they will open as early as Sunday if the weather calms down, but it is not likely. As of right now you can still walk onto the beaches, after what I saw today unless you…
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Hurricane Joaquin versus the Noreaster
This may as well be compared to Batman vs. Superman. Each have their own destructive capabilities, and as we all know, Noreasters are more devastating to this area than hurricanes. That is so long as the hurricane does not land on top of us like Sandy was supposed to do, until she turned at the last minute and pummeled New Jersey. …
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Tropical Storm Joaquin to Visit Delmarva
No not the movie star. Tropical depression eleven has upgraded to tropical storm Joaquin. It is getting bigger and slowing down which is good news for possible weekend fishing and adventures. The storm may or may not move out to sea, it is too early to tell. Regardless the winds will be stronger (65 mph) and the waves bigger. …
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Tropical Depression Eleven Will Create Weekend Excitement
Well we survived the lunar super blood moon eclipse. If you haven't heard we have a tropical depression headed up the coast and will arrive in our area around Saturday. There are some predictions of waves to twenty feet high off shore, but for the most part seas will be seven to ten feet at the beach. So far that is the predictions…
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Saltwater Discovered on Mars, Rover Kicked Off For Not Actively Fishing
NASA announced today that briny or saltwater has been discovered on Mars. Immediately after the discovery the Mars Park Service ranger Marvin, kicked the rover off the planet for not actively fishing. "We were studying this new Mars dune formation and next thing you know, MPS Is On Scene. They are yelling at Lenny, he won't stop running so…
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Check and Secure Your Boats
This pontoon is jammed up on a pier in White House beach off Long Neck Road. Fishing Kev said it looked like a rope snapped. He and some friends will see if they can fix this for the owner later when the tide comes back up if the boat floats back off the pier, good looking out for a neighbor. Check your boats gang, if you are out of town…
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The Beaches Are Closed To Swimming
The Rehoboth beach patrol has been drilling this morning, tuning their skills in the rough seas. People were encouraged to enter the ocean near lifeguards all week and a few days the beaches were shut down to swimming due to heavy waves and rip currents. Today was no exception the waves are just too dangerous for people to swim. …
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North East Winds Will Continue Into October
There is a Coastal Flood Advisory until September 28, 01:00 AM EDT, I imagine that will be moved up a few days as the week progresses. The winds have been heavy for the past week and will continue into next weekend. We are looking at upwards of twelve foot seas on Thursday. The winds will be a steady fifteen miles per hour and…
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Heavy Tides and Local Flooding
The water has been reaching the dune bases on all beaches at high tide, be careful if you are heading to the beach. The next few days you can expect the water to be a bit higher due to the full super bloodmoon. The moon will appear to be full for the next three days but tonight is the start of the actual full moon. Local flooding…
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The Bloodmoon Cometh
We will be treated to a bloodmoon on Sunday night. The full moon of September is also what has become known as a supermoon. The moon is in perigee and is closer to the earth than normal in its orbit so it appears larger. The Earth will pass between the moon and the sun and a lunar eclipse will occur. At the peak of the eclipse the moon will…
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Get HOOKED On Local Seafood
Earlier this month at the World Seafood Conference held in the UK, one of the main topics was responsible sourcing. Seafood companies around the world are trying to implement a "code of ethics" to help eliminate such issues as slavery and labor brokering currently used to drive down the prices of seafood. This is happening in many countries…
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Cast For A Cure – 2015 Team Surf Fishing Tournament
Cast For A Cure - 2015 Team Surf Fishing Tournament
Benefiting the American Cancer Society
Sponsored by:
Delaware Fisherwomen and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle
Saturday, October 3, 2015
TOURAMENT RULES:
Registration:
All teams must be registered and the registration fee paid in full by September 30, 2015. The…
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Changes In Recreational Black Sea Bass Season
Delaware adopts date changes in recreational black sea bass season
DOVER (Sept. 23, 2015) – DNREC Secretary David Small has signed a Secretary’s Order that formally adopts an open season for Delaware’s recreational black sea bass fishery that ran May 15 through Sept. 21, and from Oct. 22 through Dec. 31. The changes keep Delaware’s…
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Coastal Storm Hits Friday
We have a major storm a comin' starting Friday. If the winds the last few days were uncomfortable, wait till you see the weekend. We are looking at gusts upwards of 45 MPH. Coastal flooding is definitely possible. Oak Orchard has flooded the past few days at Chiefs Road, which is normal for that area, but a good indication of more…
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Delaware found in Non Compliance For American Eel
Not long ago we put up a report that Delaware could be found in noncompliance for the American Eel, well it happened. Quick summary ... Delaware is in noncompliance and we will not be allowed to harvest any American eels starting March 18th 2016. Eels will need to be immediately released as soon as they are caught. The entire …
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Bike to the Bay fundraiser Will Effect Traffic On Saturday
Traffic advisory for Delaware Seashore State Park Saturday, Sept. 26 during MS Society’s Bike to the Bay fundraiser
LEWES (Sept. 23, 2015) – Delaware Seashore State Park will host the annual MS Society’s “Bike to the Bay” fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 26, requiring a rerouting of traffic entering and leaving the park from late morning through…
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Car flips into C&D Canal
Car flips into C&D Canal; reckless driving charge for Dover man
GEORGES (Sept. 22, 2015) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responding to a report Monday afternoon of an overturned vehicle in the C&D Canal found a 2004 Honda Accord that had run off a dirt road, striking a telephone pole then crashing over…
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Delaware State Parks honored as top state parks system
Delaware State Parks honored as top state parks system in nation by winning NRPA gold medal
DOVER (Sept. 22, 2015) – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), has announced that DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation (Delaware State…
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Northeast Winds Will Pound The Coast
We are going to experience heavy Northeast winds into the weekend. Expect some flooding in low lying areas from higher than normal tides caused by wind stacking water in the inland bays. There is a full moon Sunday night into Monday that will add to the higher tides. Chiefs road in Oak Orchard flooded yesterday which is normal…
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Town of Ocean City votes No On Seismic Testing
Last night I attended the town of Ocean City Maryland's town council meeting. In attendance was the Assateague Coastal Trust, Surfrider Foundation Maryland Chapter and the Delaware Chapter, the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen Association, and Oceana. The room was full of many OCMD town citizens but for the most part the people…
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Help Protect The Forage Fish
There are meetings occurring right now that will be very important to the forage fish that we need to keep in check to feed he very fish we like to catch. If big industry starts harvesting forage fish the entire food chain could be at risk once they are exploited as a financial resource. Just look to the menhaden and herring issues we have now. …
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Whale Spotted Off Bethany Beach
This weekend while we were fishing the tournament a whale was spotted off Bethany's town beach. It was working (feeding on) the baitfish with the dolphins. I do not know the type of whale spotted off Bethany at this time, but it may have been a humpback. Another whale was also spotted by Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officer SCpl.…
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Why We Have To Carry In and Carry Out
Delaware State Parks Doesn't Provide Trash Receptacles, This Is Why
Photo and caption from Mike Poinelli ... This was at about 8am. You wouldn't haveceven guessed it just opened 48 hours ago. Stuff all over the deck and stick in the chainlink. The fishing rod was also left behind as trash.
(Sept 2015) ... Recently we posted an article on…
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Will October be Rocktober?
It has been a fun few days fishing in Delaware waters. We have a plethora of baitfish in all of our waterways. You could literally walk on water in some areas the bait fish are so thick. Everything is feeding like crazy, even the birds are going crazy. The water temperatures have dropped dramatically the past week. Masseys landing…
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Seven Delaware communities awarded assistance grants
Seven Delaware communities awarded assistance grants to improve
resiliency to coastal hazards and climate change
DOVER (Sept. 16, 2015) – Seven Delaware communities have been awarded Coastal Management Assistance Program grants totaling $75,000 from DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs through funding from the Office of Coastal Management,…
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Fish Kill near Foords Landing in Prime Hook Creek
A fish kill has occurred in the past couple of days near Foords Landing in Prime Hook. The landing is near the end of Turkle Road on Prime Hook creek. Hundreds of dead fish were spotted today floating upstream of the landing by Tom Deptula while he was kayak fishing. "The fish kill is in the marsh area leading up to that…
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Waterspout Off Coast Of Assateague Island
There was tornado warning earlier. We have had serious cloud bursts that flooded Bethany Beach and the Millville area on 26. A tornado was seen near Assateague island and a water spout off the coast of the Island as well, photographed by Laura Scharle. Been a rough day for flash flooding, but at least the warning came quick…
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Baitfish Galore
There are spearing all over the place and that is one thing all of the fish are eating. The rocks at the Indian River Inlet are lined with these and the fish are feeding on them like crazy. Using a small silver spoon or a fly pattern to match the bait is working well. They are lining the beaches in the surf, and the fish are…
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Vessel Stolen in Pot Nets Bayside
UPDATE .... Vessel has been found ... thanks everyone!
Please keep an eye out for this stolen vessel. Reports can be anonymous email Adam.Roark@state.de.us if you see this stolen pontoon boat. You can also contact the 24 hour emergency number 1 800 523 3336.
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Delaware Issues Updated Fish Consumption Advisories
Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisories
Updated advisories for the Army Creek and Pond, Appoquinimink River, Drawyer Creek
and Silver Lake in Middletown reflect long-term environmental improvements
DOVER (Sept. 11, 2015) – Updated fish consumption advisories for fish caught in Delaware waterways were announced today by the…
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Warning to Boaters in the Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague
Be careful boaters if you are in or near this area, there is a submerged dredge pipe in the Sinepuxent Bay near Assateague. It is about 3,000 feet long and has damaged several boats already. The Coast Guard put this warning up Thursday ... "Maintenance dredging continues in Sinepuxent Bay near Ocean City through October 2015. The…
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18th Annual 2015 Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing Classic
The fall surf fishing classic is next weekend. Cobia (16 inches and up) and Black Drum (DE creel limit) have been added to this years qualifying fish list. Sizes are listed below as well as a new grand slam prize. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
18th Annual 2015 Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing Classic
September 19th & 20th…
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Second Summer Has Started
Well the season is over for the summer fun in the sun, but the second summer has begun. What that means is at least seven weeks of beautiful weather, less crowds, and more fish. Now why would there be more fish? One of our theories is less people in the water swimming. When a lot of people are swimming there is commotion, suntan…
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Manta Ray Breaches Off Delmarva Coast
Not long ago a Manta ray was seen breaching off the coast of Ocean City and some folks saw something similar at Fenwick Island state park but could not identify the jumper. This happened last year in front of Rehoboth beach but no one got a picture and many thought it was unlikely a manta ray would be in Delaware waters. The gulf…
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Gulf Stream Oddities in Delaware
The gulf stream always brings us a few oddities. We have seen many a gag and snowy groupers, lookdowns, pompano, and other oddities that are common place these days during the end of the summer. Ethan Henry was helping a buddy of his check crab pots today and they found this spot fin butterfly fish. These are from the Caribbean…
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Cape Henlopen Pier Gets Trashed
Yeah I know this is old news,but this has to stop! It took less than 24 hours and the Henlopen pier is trashed from people leaving bags of garbage hanging on the rail. It boggles my mind how people can carry this stuff in and yet can't take the trash with them when they leave. I mean seriously, your garbage weighs less than it did…
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Last Rehoboth Lifeguard Stand Found in OBX
Rehoboth Beach Lifeguard Stand found in OBX ... photo by Mathew Doyle
Not long ago seven life guard stands in Rehoboth Beach were thrown into the ocean. Supposedly as a prank. Several weeks ago we reported that all had been found. However there was some confusion on the number recovered. I never could get a solid answer if all had been…
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Rough Seas At The Beach Today
The winds have been heavy and will continue into tomorrow. 3Rs beach has a section closed today on the north end due to high water. There is pooling on many beaches. Be careful driving on wet sand that can get ugly faster than you realize. Holding bottom and casting is a nightmare. There is a serious rip current danger so be…
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Cape Henlopen State Park fishing Pier is on Fire!
No, not that kind of fire don't panic. The pier opened yesterday and immediately people started to fill the boards, and the fishing has been hot all night long. I ran into a ranger yesterday when I dropped by as soon as the pier opened, he told me people were yanking fish over the rail one after another. It makes sense considering…
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Labor Day Weekend Outlook
Well, the point is open, the Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing pier reopens tomorrow and it is labor Day Weekend. A trifecta if you will of things to do, visit, or avoid until Tuesday. I'm kidding, but it is going to be crazy crowded this weekend it always is this holiday weekend. Be careful and take your time getting places, it is…
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Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Will Reopen Friday
The other day I saw park officials and the construction crews chatting on the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier. I dropped by to see how the work is progressing, after I fished the point on opening day. I am very happy to report that the first phase of the Fishing Pier repairs has been completed and the pier will open Friday at 4:30 PM. A…
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Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware anglers
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware anglers for annual photo contest
Deadline for entries is Oct. 31
DOVER (Sept. 3, 2015) – With the long Labor Day weekend and plenty of fall days ahead, there’s still time to photograph your favorite anglers in action and enter those great shots in the…
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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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An Uncommon Deep Water Catch
Anthias Woodsi (Swallowtail Bass) caught in 800 feet of water ... photo and catch by Mike Basehore and friends
Mike Basehore and his friends did a little deep dropping for tilefish and rose bellies over the weekend. They did not expect to catch what they pulled from the deep. When I first saw this picture it reminded me of the…
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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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Tagged Blue Claw Crabs
You have heard of, seen and even found tagged horseshoe crabs, but have you ever seen or found a tagged blue crab? Lori Wyatt and her crew were crabbing in Delaware recently and came across a tagged blue claw crab, but the day didn't end with that one, eventually they had thirteen of these tagged crabs. They called the number on the…
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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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DNREC announces plans to dredge Little River near Dover
DNREC announces plans to dredge Little River near Dover
Project set to improve navigation, enhance access, benefit waterbird habitat
in Little Creek Wildlife Area; temporary road closures to occur
DOVER (July 31, 2015) – DNREC’s Divisions of Watershed Stewardship and Fish & Wildlife today announced plans for a cooperative dredging…
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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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Redfish or red drum showing up in better numbers
The charter boat in OCMD The Flounder Pounder specializes in bay fishing. Tuesday they were fishing for flounder with live peanut bunker when they got into some serious redfish action. They were fishing the OCean City, MD inlet. "No other words to describe our evening trip except epic! We released 6 red rum ranging from 31"-35"…
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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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Commercial Conch Waterman Arrested
Commercial conch waterman arrested for felony tampering, reckless endangering, numerous fisheries charges
NEAR BOWERS BEACH, Del. (July 28, 2015) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested a New Jersey-based, Delaware-licensed commercial waterman July 24 on numerous fisheries-related charges…
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Black Sea Bass size limits, trip limits, seasons, and quotas
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 7 DE ADMIN CODE 3507 BLACK SEA BASS SIZE LIMIT; TRIP LIMITS; SEASONS; QUOTAS (12.0 & 12.1)
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)/ Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 6:00 PM regarding proposed…
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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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Attention Veterans
Dear Rich,
As Vice President Biden often says, our nation’s one truly sacred obligation is to prepare and equip those we send into harm’s way, and to care for them when they come home. The long wait times and culture of negligence at the Department of Veterans Affairs are simply unacceptable.
That’s why I’m hosting a series of Veterans…
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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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History Tour on the Cape Water Taxi
The Cape Water Taxi takes a lot of daily trips for sightseeing from Eco tours to sunset cruises also osprey tagging and a discovery tour that teaches about life on and in the Delaware Bay. One of the tours I have been looking forward to experiencing is the History Tour. These tours are done with the Lewes Historical Society and are…
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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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Fishing report
Female striped mummichug or killifish
Male striped mummichog or killifish
(July 2015) ... Ray Hamm caught these 2 minnows while using a cast net near Masseys Landing. The longitudinal striped minnow is a female striped mummichog (Fundulus majalis) and the transverse striped one is the male. They are showing their spawning colors in these…
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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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Public input sought for 2015 Wildlife Action Plan draft revision
Public input sought for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s 2015 Wildlife Action Plan draft revision
Open house meetings set for July 28-30 in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties
DOVER (July 6, 2015) – Over the last year, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife and its conservation partners have worked with wildlife experts…
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Delaware’s horseshoe crab commercial fishery to close for 2015 on July 9
Delaware’s horseshoe crab commercial fishery to close for 2015 on July 9
DOVER (July 6, 2015) – Delaware’s commercial horseshoe crab harvest is approaching this year’s quota of 154,527 horseshoe crabs, prompting DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to announce that, in accordance with Delaware law and regulations, the horseshoe crab…
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Portuguese Man-O-War washes up on Delaware Beach
Last night Kevin and Amy Baldwin did some overnight fishing in Delaware Seashore State Park. They usually catch all kinds of fish and the kids enjoy the surf. Late at night Amy has story time for the kids around the cook fire. Kevin was catching some big cow nose rays, hoping for a a shark, but shark week was off to a slow start. However…
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8pmOcRCOSk
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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Clamming with sharks in Rehoboth Bay
(July 2015) ... I have been sent many reports the past few days about shark sightings in Rehoboth Bay and the other inland bays. Tom Deptula saw one while crabbing along the marsh grass across from the Rudder in Dewey Beach. It pushed him up against the grassline while he was in his kayak. I think he is still cleaning his shorts from that one.…
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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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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police join in rescue of swimmer off Dewey Beach
Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police join in rescue of swimmer off Dewey Beach
DEWEY BEACH (June 30, 2015) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers worked with the Delaware State Police Trooper 2 helicopter unit and Dewey Beach lifeguards today to locate and rescue a swimmer reported too far…
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Swimming advisory for Prime Hook to Slaughter Beach
Swimming advisory for Prime Hook to Slaughter Beach
DNREC has announced a swimming advisory for Prime Hook to Slaughter beach north of Milton Delaware. Heavy rainfall may have caused heavy bacteria levels due to run off. The will keep monitoring the water levels until the water is safe for swimmers. All of you surf anglers up…
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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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Gordons Pond Trail on Cape Henlopen closed temporarily
Gordons Pond Trail on Cape Henlopen closed temporarily Tuesday, June 30 for mosquito control spraying
LEWES (June 29, 2015) – DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section plans to spray insecticide for mosquito larvae Tuesday morning within Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park and Fenwick Island State Park, weather…
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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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Cap’n Bob’s Sautéed Flounder with Dill and Caper Sauce
With reports of quality flounder fishing coming in from the Artificial Reef Sites in the lower bay and ocean, the Old Grounds, Indian River Bay, Broadkill River and the Lewes Canal, a lot of local fishermen are enjoying thick fillets of fresh summer flounder.
Here’s an easy recipe that combines the crunch of sautéed Panko, the delicate flavor…
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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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Upgrades Continue at Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp
Division of Fish & Wildlife upgrades continue at Rosedale Beach boat ramp to install floating dock; intermittent closures expected
DOVER (June 22, 2015) – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today that upgrades and an associated construction schedule at the Rosedale Beach Boat Ramp near Millsboro have been extended 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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Delaware State Police seek witnesses to fatal motorcycle accident at Cape Henlopen State Park
DNREC Natural Resources Police, Delaware State Police seek witnesses to fatal motorcycle accident at Cape Henlopen State Park
LEWES (June 13, 2015) – DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed a motorcycle accident Thursday evening at Cape Henlopen State Park that…
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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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Piping plover chicks popping out all over at Cape Henlopen
Piping plover chicks popping out all over at Cape Henlopen
LEWES (June 4, 2015) – As of June 1, no fewer than nine piping plover chicks were being shepherded around the Point at Cape Henlopen by their parents, Division of Fish & Wildlife beach-nesting monitors reported – with two piping plover nests on the Point still being…
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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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Public Hearing On Proposed Amendments For Tilefish
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 7 DE ADMIN CODE 3500 TIDAL FINFISH TO INCLUDE A NEW 3542 TILEFISH
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)/ Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday June 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM regarding proposed amendments to 7 DE Admin Code 3500 Tidal Finfish to…
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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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South Side Shoot Out 2015
Southern Delaware often gets pushed to the side when people speak of boardsports. Not exactly a reliable wave to talk about, and very often the least windy time of the year are the summer months when many people would love to come and try kite boarding. However, in one community of boarders, our beautiful beaches, and Dewey in particular, are a…
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Burrowing Owl Sighting Sets State Record in Delaware
A couple of months ago a burrowing owl was seen in Bombay Hook Wildlife refuge,. This rare bird sighting is a pending new state record for the state of Delaware as it is the first sighting of a burrowing owl and has to be approved by the Delaware Birds Records Committee. I talked to Chandler Hunts who took a great picture of this new and…
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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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Churchmans Road boat ramp on Christina River reopened
Churchmans Road boat ramp on Christina River reopened by DNREC after temporary closure for access evaluation
NEWARK (May 22, 2015) – The Churchmans Road boat ramp located on the Christina River – closed over the last year while it was evaluated for public access – has reopened in time for the Memorial Day weekend and for continuous…
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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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Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware sunset cruise
Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Delaware sunset cruise is on May 29th at Paskey's Wharf. All money raised supports Delaware Fire and EMS personnel. The three hour cruise around two Delaware Bay historic lighthouses is only 30 dollars per person. This will be a fun time with light snakcs provided but you will want to bring your own drinks.…
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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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