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Beach Combing Is Great

Rich King Sep 18, 2018

The stone areas on the point at Cape Henlopen are huge. There is literally tons of sea glass on all of the beaches between tides. Every tide cycle the beach shifts and reveals more treasures. Look in the areas where the stones collect, but you can find it all over the place. Hardest part for some people is finding sea glass. …

Beach Conditions After Hurricane Florence Round 1

Rich King Sep 18, 2018

Round 2 is happening now with rain. Not anything like Gordon. Which is great news, we are wet enough. The surf has finally calmed down and the water is really clear. There have been some fish caught here and there. The bluefish action should pick right back up at the point. Kingfish were good a couple of days ago on…

Fill In Your Holes After You Get Unstuck!

Rich King Sep 18, 2018

Yesterday I watched a jeep get stuck and eventually a surf angler went to help them. They used the boards under the tires and had to do a little digging. The jeep was almost to the frame, but the truck pulled it out just fine. Then they packed up and left the beach, and four nice holes for the next driver. Normally a few holes isn't a…

Now That Is A Warning Sign!

Rich King Sep 18, 2018

First thing everyone says when they see a car stuck on the beach is ... Didn't they read the sign? This is usually preceded with a few obscenities and jokes. Then the car is moved off the beach with some serious effort, or a tow truck is needed. The signs we have now are thoe big brown information signs that hardly anyone sees…

Weather, Tuesday Sept 18th

Rich King Sep 18, 2018

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ... Just another day at the beach, even if it is overcast. Today we will see remnants of Hurricane Florence in the form of heavy rain and possible flash flooding. North Carolina has historical river flooding. The surf is still a little rough, but fishable. The water clarity is great. Weather from NOAA ... …

Masseys Ditch Dredge Project

Rich King Sep 17, 2018

Massey's Ditch is a federally recognized channel maintained by DNREC"S watershed stewardship. The workshop tonight about the Massey's Ditch dredge project was informative. Everyone needs this dredging done for a number of reasons: health, safety, and economic impact to name a few.. The entire inland bay system could use a good…

Man O Wars Are Washing Up On Delmarva Beaches

Rich King Sep 17, 2018

There have been several Man O Wars found on beaches from Ocean City Maryland to Rehoboth Beach int he past 24 hours. Be careful and watch yourself in the water. I was standing knee-deep in water yesterday, every time a wave came in and receded I watched my six to make sure nothing was going to run into my legs. If you are doing beach clean ups…

Sailor Jellyfish And Blue Button Jellyfish On The Beaches

Rich King Sep 17, 2018

(Sept 2018) ... We get a lot of interesting critters on our beaches during and after storms. With the push from Hurricane Florence we have some not so uncommon visitors. Man O Wars, sailor jellies, blue button jelly fish and some strange fish. Even snakes that came ashore at the pier in Caper Henlopen. Blue Button Jellyfish found on a Ocean…

Fatal Shark Attack Closes Beaches

Rich King Sep 15, 2018

A second shark attack up north, Saturday, this one near Newcomb Hollow Beach on Cape Cod. Beaches have be closed to swimming for the time being by Cape Cod National Seashore park rangers. This is the first fatal shark attack up there since 1936 (massachusetts). Watermen up there have been telling people they need to change their swimming…

Some Of The Drive On Beaches Are Open

Rich King Sep 15, 2018

Some of the drive on beaches are still closed to vehicles,but a couple just opened. Gordon's pond and Herring point was just opened to drive on. High tide is still washing over the entire beach in areas so be careful. I am sure parks is concerned for your safety and their ranger's safety. High tide in Rehoboth in the picture is most of the…

Please Clean As You Beachcomb

Rich King Sep 14, 2018

The waves and wind have pushed a lot of water up against the dunes but one thing that has been pushed in heavy too is trash. People exploring the beaches are seeing a lot of trash on the beaches. Some are collecting this trash and we appreciate that, but many just talk about it and don't pick it up. I am asking all beachcombers to please…

Mid-Atlantic Council Meeting in Cape May, NJ: October 1-4, 2018

Rich King Sep 14, 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018 - Thursday, October 4, 2018 Congress Hall 200 Congress Place Cape May, NJ 08204 Telephone 609-884-8421 The public is invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's meeting to be held October 1-4, 2018 in Cape May, NJ. The meeting will be held at Congress Hall (200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204,…

Removal of Railroad Crossing Will Require the Closure of Old Orchard Road

Rich King Sep 14, 2018

TRAFFIC ALERT - Removal of Railroad Crossing Will Require the Closure of Old Orchard Road Lewes (Sussex County) -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that Delaware Coastline Railroad Company will be removing their railroad crossing on Old Orchard Road between Savannah Road and New Road. The work is scheduled to…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9

Rich King Sep 14, 2018

Reminder for the week: Public urged to report violations of hunting and wildlife regulations DOVER (Sept. 14, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife…

The USGS Real Time Flood Event Viewer For Hurricane Florence

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

You can watch the southern flood conditions in real-time on the Flood Event Viewer from the USGS. These sensors were installed just to follow Hurricane Florence. That is good forward thinking. Live flooding updates help with the science but also safety giving first responders needed minutes to plan routes or whatever they…

Thursday Evening Weather Update, Be Careful Out There

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

Everyone has eyes on "Flo" and we (delmarva) should as well. The conditions predicted into Sunday are what we just dealt with. The waves at the beaches went to the dune lines and then some at high tide. We have been getting storm surge from Florence for days, but today it increased. We are already full of water, we don't need anymore. High…

War On The Shore Update… Fishing Area & Walk In Sign Ups

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

We are a month away from War On The Shore!! Sign ups are over the first of October, get in now to get your spot. This is limited to 300 anglers. There will not be an extension! So far we have 105 registered anglers, and people are signing up daily, everyone waits util the last minute. This will cut off at 300 anglers, no exceptions. Once we…

The Frying Pan Tower Has A Killer View Of Florence

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

Hurricane Florence is going to run right over the aptly named The Frying Pan Tower. " Hurricane Florence is going to run right over the aptly named The Frying Pan Tower. "The Frying Pan Tower is a Coast Guard Light Station located 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina that has been turned into a unique adventure bed &…

Buoy 13 Is On Woodland Beach

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

Woodland Beach has a new attraction aside from the fishing pier, and nature trails. Buoy 13 washed onto the beach during Storm Gordon. People have been going out there and taking pictures and selfies. It is standing upright not far from the old restaurant. The question is how do you get such a huge buoy off of a bay beach. Even…

Watch Florence Live And In Color

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

There are all kinds of weather apps and they have a lot of functions or layers. I like My Radar for my phone, but I like to use ventusky when I am on my computer. It is easy to use and very accurate. You can watch Florence hit the coast and see the effects of winds rain etc., live with the different layers or options. Be your own weather…

Thursday the 13th Weather Update, Go With The Flo

Rich King Sep 13, 2018

It hasn't rained in at least 10 minutes, we could use more ... not. Florence hits the Carolinas today or tonight. We are going to see some affects, but not like predicted a week ago, which is great news. If you are upset that you think the weather people suck at their jobs, be happy you don't have a Cat 4 hurricane knocking on your…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to temporarily close Port Mahon Fishing Pier for repairs

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

DOVER (Sept. 12, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the Port Mahon Fishing Pier is scheduled to temporarily close starting Sept. 17 to replace all pier decking. The pier will remain closed for the duration of the repairs, with an anticipated completion date in late October, weather permitting. For project…

State Park Drive On Accesses Update

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

As of 12:45 PM this afternoon all Delaware State Park drive on accesses are still closed. Walk on access is available in all of the parks and the parking lots are open. We will let you know, when we know when they will be open, but at this rate they are waiting to see what the storm does. I would guess after the weekend they will reopen the…

School Is In Session

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

Striped bass action is heating up around Delaware's waterways. These are all the resident fish, not migratory, The "surf rats" are feeding in the wash,they are easy to catch on sand fleas. Indian RIver inlet all along the rock walls. Back bay action around rips and structure is hot day and night. The Lewes canal and area creeks are seeing…

Broadkill Beach lost A Lot Of Sand And Beach Plum Looks Great

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

Yesterday I ran up tot Broadkill beach after helping the DIrty Hands Gang with the Overfalls Lightship. I wanted to see just how bad the eroding from Gordon was and check on Beach Plum Island State Park. Broadkill took a pretty big hit losing about seven feet in height of sand and the water was washing right up to the newly formed cliff. Once…

Two Tone Blue Crab A Rare Catch

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

Jim Whitby and his boss Lee Thomas, owner of the crabbing boat Migrator caught a rare crab last week. This blue claw crab's color is split right down the middle. We see different crab colors all the time from mixed colors to all blue crabs and albinos. There are all kinds of rare mutations in nature. Recently a crab with its right half female…

Foggy Hump Day

Rich King Sep 12, 2018

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM .. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ... Good morning and happy hump day! The week is halfway over, We have a lot of fog this morning, everything is wet and saturated. It hasn't rained in at least an hour somewhere in Delaware. Milford got swamped with rain yesterday, literally. There is rain predicted for…

Helping The Dirty Hands Gang

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

Did you know Lewes has a gang? (Sept 2018) ... We canceled the weekly beach clean up because access was closed on the beaches and quite frankly most of the trash has been swept away or in the dunes. Don Gansauer asked me to bring some volunteers if possible to help the Dirty Hands Gang. These folks maintain the Overfalls Lightship in Lewes,…

Fishing Has Been Good Even During The Storm

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

Where you fish is just the issue. Even though we got slammed with the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon the fishing at the Cape Henlopen pier during all that mess was on fire for spot. The incoming tide has been the best action. People are bailing spot over the rail. There are even some flounder and the usual suspects being landed. …

Assateague State Park Campers and Visitors – Park Closure September 12 to September 17

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

Maryland DNR Website ... " Assateague State Park Attention: Assateague State Park Campers and Visitors - Park Closure September 12 to September 17 Assateague State Park will be closed from 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12th until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 17th, due to potential dangerous conditions associated with Hurricane Florence.…

Some Local Marinas Are Requiring Boat Removal

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

A few of my friends work for companies that pull boats. They are so booked up they are working late into the night if it is safe. Scott Jost "Dude I watched a guy walk off the side of a flooded pier today. He fell in and went right under the pier from the current. He was walking in a foot of water or more that was over the pier. Tell people to…

Jet Ski Found On The Beach

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

Yesterday a jet skier fell off his ski in the Indian River Inlet. He was pulled from the water by people watching this scene. The ambulance came and took him to check his injuries. Apparently he lost power and was pulled into the outflowing current of the inlet. After a few attempts to get back on his ski he was pushed…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces Expansion Of Recreational Black Sea Bass Season

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

DOVER (Sept. 11, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today regulatory changes that expand Delaware’s recreational black sea bass fishing season. The change eliminates the previously closed fall season of Sept. 22 through Oct. 21, providing Delaware recreational anglers continued access to black sea bass for 30 additional…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Confirms New State Record 79-pound, 6.4-ounce cobia

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

LEWES (Sept. 10, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 79-pound, 6.4-ounce cobia, caught in the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 10 by John Burbage of Ocean View. The fish was 56½ inches long and had a girth of 28¼ inches. Burbage was fishing alone about a mile and a half…

Two Missing Jet Skis and One Water Rescue

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

Dean Simpson sent us this info ... he is looking for his missing jet ski ..."Good Morning still looking for our Seadoo jet ski that floating in the bay. Lost Sunday night near Gulls Point It's charcoal with red seat if found contact DNREC they have our info. Thanks" In a separate incident. There is another jet ski missing but this one washed…

Monday Not So Funday Pictures

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

These are just some of the picture I took yesterday between meetings about expos, tournaments,and life. Some of these area always flood and those of us that live here just deal with it as a normal part of the day. For people new to the area, or visiting it seems like the end of the world. It isn't it is just water. I know this is ruining a…

Foggy Tuesday Morning Conditions

Rich King Sep 11, 2018

(Sept 11) ... SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY ... It is really foggy this morning. The seas are calming down, but we will have higher than normal waves for the rest of the week. The wind will start out of the east on Wednesday and continue for the rest of the week. You still need to be careful out there with the deeper swales and possible rip currents. …

Broadkill Beach Took A Hit

Rich King Sep 10, 2018

I said this a few years ago, that giant berm will get eaten up by the sea and become a cliff of sand. Well today that happened. You can't pile up sand with that kind of slope and not expect it to do this. These replenishment berms are great for protection where there was little before, I get that, but now how do you fix the beach? Do you slope…

Assateague State Park Beach Access Is Closed

Rich King Sep 10, 2018

Yesterday Maryland put out this announcement ... Due to dangerous surf, waves 12ft+, and higher than normal tide levels, Assateague State Park beach access at Day use and campground will be closed until further notice. Beach access crossovers will be chained and signed. Day use lot will be open (visitors will be able to go to top of dune to…

Latest on Hurricane Florence For Delmarva

Rich King Sep 10, 2018

The NHC just put this out and it is looking a little unnerving. We don't need a metric ton of rain and heavy winds we are saturated already, that spells bad news for those of us that live near trees. Not to mention everything that drains water is full. We are keeping an eye on it but even if she doesn't come this way we will have issues. If…

Monday Not So Fun Day

Rich King Sep 10, 2018

GALE WARNING ... The wind is still an issue and will calm down as the day progresses, but not by much. It isn't going to stop by any means, but it will lay down a bit and shift directions. However we will still be dealing with constant winds, angry seas, and flooding back bays. Nor'easter like conditions for the most part. Minus the actual…

Inland Bay Communities Heads Up

Rich King Sep 9, 2018

If you are on the Oak Orchard side of the inland bays the water is coming up fast. WInds are pushing water fast and high tide just hit at the Indian River inlet. It is flowing fast across the usual low spots on river road. I just watched water come across the road on river road a'hell'in. The tide is two hours out for high tide in…

Angry Seas and Filled Up Bays

Rich King Sep 9, 2018

The ocean is churning, the seas are angry today my friends. The inland bays are full and more water is coming in. Some areas already flooded over, very minor this morning, but expect to see more water at high tide in another hour or two for the inland bay communities. Do not drive through this water is salt water and is bad for your…

Delaware State Parks Have Closed Drive On Accesses

Rich King Sep 9, 2018

The drive on accesses have been closed in Delaware State Parks. The beaches are flooded to the dune line. The parking lots are open. The swales are full and they are deep in some spots. People are trying to play in the rough surf, be careful because that is one way to go. Parks will evaluate the situation and open the drive on accesses when…

Big Wind Big Waves Sunday Funday

Rich King Sep 9, 2018

GALE WARNING ... If they haven't already I would expect parks to close the drive on beaches. You certainly don't want to drive out there right now. You can't get on the beach when it is full of water. If this were striped bass season I would say go fishing but it isn't. High tide is at 9 AM we are two hours out and Rehoboth has water reaching…

Nanticoke Indian Powwow festivities Canceled For Sunday

Rich King Sep 8, 2018

Posted this evening on the Nanticoke Indian Tribe Facebook page ... "Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, Pow Wow festivities are cancelled for tomorrow, Sun., 9/9. Apologies for any inconveniences this may cause to our friends, family, and guests. We'll see you next year!" and " Tomorrow's church service will be at 10:00 am at the Indian…

Water Is Up Higher Than Normal

Rich King Sep 8, 2018

Gale Warning in effect late tonight into tomorrow night. We are seeing water farther up on the beaches and high tide is at 8:30 PM. Expect water to wash to the dune lines on most beaches. Be careful driving if you are out there now watch your six. The swales are already full from rain as it is, so they will fill up and overflow quicker. New moon…

Florence Will Upgrade Back To A Hurricane, Lower East Coast Should Prepare

Rich King Sep 8, 2018

These are the latest updates from the National Hurricane Service. Florida to North Carolina are the likely area(s) to be hit or deal with landfall at this point and time. These trajectories can change, we know this but be prepared for our area as well. Storm surge will be an issue for the entire east coast as she approaches. Heavy surf and rip…

Storm Dodging Saturday

Rich King Sep 8, 2018

Small craft advisory into late tonight, gale watch for Sunday morning. We will be dodging storms all day. Keep an eye on your radar apps for pop-up storms. There will be pockets of sunshine, then deluges of rain depending on where you are located. It is pouring at the beaches right now and route1 is backing up The wave action has…

Canceled Due To Weather, 40th Annual Sandcastle Contest

Rich King Sep 8, 2018

Due to the weather the 40th Annual Sandcastle Contest has been canceled. There are a few of the sand sculptures that will be in front of Funland that will still be building their creations if you want to check them out. Unless it starts to thunder and lightning. There is no rain date, you will have to check it out next year. Fish On! Rich…

41st Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

41st Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow Saturday, September 8, 2018 September 8 and 9, .... 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday; Grand Entry at 12:00 noon Saturday; Second Dance Session at 4:00 p.m.; 10:00 a.m. to noon Sunday Morning Worship Service; 1:00 p.m. Grand Entry on Sunday $5.00 per person, 12 and under Free; Parking Free; Bring…

40th Annual Sandcastle Contest

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

Saturday, September 8th - Join the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) for the 40th Annual Sandcastle Contest! Teams and individuals will express their artistic flair in the sand. The contest will be held just off the boardwalk on the beach in front of Funland between Delaware and Laurel Avenues in Rehoboth Beach. The contest is…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

Reminder for the week: Hunters should observe surroundings, take safety precautions. DOVER (Sept. 7, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural…

Third Case Of West Nile Virus Found In Delaware

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

NEWS FROM DHSS: DOVER (September 6, 2018) - Division of Public Health (DPH) officials are concerned about the increasing number of cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in humans this year. DPH is announcing that WNV is confirmed in a 73-year-old New Castle County man, who has been hospitalized since late August. This is the third case of WNV confirmed in…

Acura’itly Stuck On The Beach

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

It never fails people always drive on the beach accesses in cars and then they are stuck. This gem got jammed up on Labor Day weekend. We will probably see a few more before the second summer season is over, but for the most part the ramps should be clear. Kudos to the big truck next to them that yanked them off the ramp. There are signs to…

Get Geared Up For War On The Shore

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

DS Custom Tackle has an excellent surf package and they are a sponsor of this year's first annual War On The Shore. The package contains everything you need for surf fishing. They use quality gear to make their tackle, all the top and bottom rigs are made with Owner hooks, so are the surf rigs. The DS Custom Tackle Surf Package is an $82…

St. Georges Bridge Will Close Next Monday, And Reopen January 2019

Rich King Sep 7, 2018

“PHILADELPHIA, PA. (August 10, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced the St. Georges Bridge will be closed to all traffic from Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, through January of 2019. The Army Corps and its contractor will be completing repair work of steel beams necessitating the closure. Motorists are advised to use…

Hurricane Florence’s Model Tracks Put Her On Delmarva

Rich King Sep 6, 2018

Not to buy into the hype, but several models are putting hurricane Florence on top of Delmarva. We are getting asked a lot of questions. I would not panic just yet. She could fizzle out and be a bad storm, but as a nor'easter like storm that is usually bad news for us. She could hit us full on hard, or she could veer out to sea. We will keep…

Gulp Celebrates Han Solo Season With A New Scent

Rich King Sep 6, 2018

Pumpkin Spice Gulp The Newest Flavor For You Fall Anglers (Sept 2018) .. Recently Gulp decided to celebrate fall and get on the pumpkin spice train. You you can now wear your Uggs and yoga pants while tossing pumpkin spice Gulp's atificial bait for fish. Some of you should probably do that after dark. Han Solo apparel is also an option…

Florence Is Our First Major Hurricane Of The Season

Rich King Sep 6, 2018

It is that time of year again, hurricane season, and of course the dreaded nor'easters that are usually worse than a hurricane. Florence is out in the Atlantic Ocean headed this way but it is too early to predict what path she will follow. That also depends on who you ask and which models you follow. So far she is weakening but still…

Weekend Warrior Weather Worries

Rich King Sep 6, 2018

Tropical Storm Gordon remnants will hit the east coast of Delmarva around Friday late night. Gordon is coming to town for the end of summer after party with nor'easter like conditions. We are going to deal with wind and big waves. That is the prediction so far, but you know how the weather changes around here. Minor coastal flooding could…

Bluefishing Has Been Great If You Like Cocktails

Rich King Sep 5, 2018

The incoming tide bite for bluefish at the point has been fun. They are the smaller cocktail blues from the tiny 9 inch ones, to upwards of two pounds. We have been using two ounce spoons, deadly dicks, or silver stingers and catching them on every cast. Even without the birds around you can still catch the blues. They are…

Fishmonger Puts Googly Eyes On Dead Fish

Rich King Sep 4, 2018

You would think this would be on the Onion website, but here we are ... Recently a fishmonger in Kuwait was shut down for putting googly eyes on fish to make them appear more fresh. You can't make this stuff up! A tweet by Mohamed El Dahshan went viral and the responses were epic to say the least. I have seen some crazy stuff to…

Don’t Drive Over Debris On The Beach

Rich King Sep 4, 2018

(Sept 2018) ... This is something you don't learn in the surf fishing beach driving classes. This was written in the fall but is for all storm surge issues year round. We found a lot of pieces of wood today with nails sticking out of them. That is the main reason to never drive through debris or the wrack lines on the beach. Just about every…

Beach Clean Up At The Point Today

Rich King Sep 4, 2018

Nothing like finding bags of human waste buried on the beach. If you are going to bury it then actually bury it, leaving it stuck up like a flag is just ignorant. Leaving a second bag full of urine buried next to it is even more ignorant. But then again so is anyone who would leave behind a bag like this. Seriously don't you put the bag in the…

Fishing At The Point Is Decent

Rich King Sep 3, 2018

Today amid the bit of chaos we experienced we did get to catch fish. Spoons for bluefish, or cut bait and mullet rigs. Puppy drum are hitting bona fide bait, fishbites and sand fleas. There are a bazillion tiny sand fleas in the surf, the fish are just on the edge of the drop off, feeding on fleas and all the bait fish. Tossing…

UFO Spotted Over The Point

Rich King Sep 2, 2018

I saw the strangest thing over the point this evening from the overlook. This object was moving across the sky with a wacky motion. It was bobbing back and forth and would light up on occasion. It was a strange squiggly cigar shape. It took me a few minutes and using the camera to finally see it. Of course it was a freaking…

Yes You Can Eat Those Pompano

Rich King Sep 2, 2018

(September 2018) ...I am getting messages like crazy. Can we eat these pompano? What kind of fish is this, can we keep them? You certainly can, they are delicious, there isn't a creel limit for pompano in Delaware, and probably one of the easiest fish to cook. Because cleaning them is simple. Gut the pompano, and clean it out real good. …

Fishing At The Point And Other Areas Is Good Today

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

Despite this morning's weather which is the same as we were in yesterday at the beach. Some of the crew are out on the beach today at the point fishing and celebrating John's birthday. Some of us are stuck working on projects. That's cool, I will fish Tuesday after the beach cleanup and ya'll are back to work. They are catching spot, kingfish,…

The Things You See Walking To The Point Beach

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

This morning Anthony Fortunato was walking to the point beach area, when he spotted something strange on the dune fence. "At first I thought someone weaved seaweed through the fence. Then I saw the head and looked in disbelief, thinking it was fake. It wasn’t!" Snakes are a big part of our ecosystem and this guy was just trying to get a…

The Point Beach Is Looking Good But Be Careful Driving

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

We met at the pipes at the point yesterday, eagerly awaiting the rangers and fish and wildlife ladies to open up our favorite place. The sky was overcast, itt was pouring off and on and we didn't care. The surf was rough, the fishing was tough. Well mostly the catching, fishing is easy. People up north were getting hammered with flash…

When Mother Nature Photobombs You At The Beach

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

A friend of mine asked how did I manage to time that shot? I had no idea what I captured until I looked closer. We went out to the point yesterday as soon as it was opened to check it out, surf fish, and of course take some pictures of the beach. It is looking good, we will get to that in a bit. I parked on the point, planted the DSF flag…

DNREC Police Arrest Frederica Couple For Theft And Commercial Crabbing Violations

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

FREDERICA (Aug. 31, 2018) – An investigation by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers into multiple complaints of theft and commercial crabbing violations resulted in the arrests today of a Frederica couple. The couple was arrested for tending crabs pots belonging to another commercial crabber, stealing crabs out of the pots,…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 20-26

Rich King Sep 1, 2018

Reminder for the week: Have a safe Labor Day weekend on Delaware waterways DOVER (Aug. 31, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police…

Open For Fishy Business

Rich King Aug 31, 2018

Yup that just happened, the parks are opening the point. Have fun, be safe. I am going fishing!! pictures up later with a little video of our favorite place. Fish On! Rich King

What Will The DFM Be This Weekend?

Rich King Aug 31, 2018

I have been asked a hundred times in messenger what the DFM, Damn Fly Meter, will be this weekend. The Marine forecast is looking decent for the entire weekend. East winds will prevail which is good because Satan's pantry is hot!! The ocean right now is very calm and the fishing is not too bad either. Marine Forecast ... SYNOPSIS FOR…

The Viking Ship Draken Harald Hårfagre Will Port In Philadelphia

Rich King Aug 31, 2018

(August 2018) ... Right now the Draken Harald Hårfagre is sailing up the Delaware bay and river to port in Philadelphia for her next stop. She has been spotted from the Reedy Point area not 20 minutes ago. There will be an arrival ceremony at 6 PM. People will be able to visit her for a few days and then she heads to Baltimore and is expected to…

Fishing The Heat Wave

Rich King Aug 30, 2018

Been hot as the pantry in the ninth level of hell the past few days. It isn't stopping us from fishing, but man o man we could use a break from the heat. The surf temperatures are topping eighty degrees. We cut the beach clean up short on Tuesday so no one would pass out, it was unbearable hot by 10 AM. Rafael came down and helped on his…

Finding Joe Brooks Viewing At Lefty’s Was A Great Time

Rich King Aug 30, 2018

Lat Wednesday night a lot of people came out to view the Finding Joe Brooks Documentar at Lefty's Alley and Eats in Lewes. Everyone came early and had dinner, and then we used a viewing room to watch the documentary. Big thanks to Lefty's Alley and Eats for the free space to host this event. They graciously allowed us to use a side room to view…

Angler Snags His Wenis

Rich King Aug 30, 2018

We always see pictures of people snagging body parts on the internet, and they look painful. This was not only painful physically, but also explaining it at the hospital. The wenis (weenus) is the slang term for the flap of skin on your elbow, but when you walk into an emergency room and tell the nurse you snagged your wenis fishing, it…

“OC Shark Hunter” Charged For Illegal Guided Fishing Trips

Rich King Aug 29, 2018

Nicholas Ager known as the OC Shark Hunter was charged by the Maryland NRP authorities for guiding fishing trips without a license. He was charging people to go shark fishing on Assateague Island State Park. Undercover NRP officers booked a trip for $750 and when Nicholas arrived he was charged for not having a guide license. On top of these…

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Continue Development of Bluefish Allocation Amendment

Rich King Aug 29, 2018

Public Hearings to Occur After Release of Bluefish Operational Assessment The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) met jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Bluefish Management Board (Board) on August 15 in Virginia Beach, VA to discuss the ongoing development of a Bluefish Allocation Amendment. The Council…

Rifle-Pistol Range At Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center To Close For Repairs

Rich King Aug 29, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Aug. 29, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that repairs and upgrades to the rifle-pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center will begin Sept. 3. The rifle-pistol range will be closed during construction until its anticipated reopening on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Repairs and upgrades to the…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to reopen Sept. 1 following closure for beachnesting season

Rich King Aug 29, 2018

LEWES (Aug. 29, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation today announced that the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will reopen beginning Saturday, Sept. 1. The Point was closed on March 1 for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and…

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING

Rich King Aug 29, 2018

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * HEAT INDEX VALUES...100 to 105 degrees, due to temperatures in the lower to mid 90s and dewpoints in the lower to mid 70s. * TIMING...Peak heat indices occurring from late this morning through late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The excessive heat will create a health risk,…

Mahi Fishing Is Off The Hook

Rich King Aug 28, 2018

Anglers fishing offshore have been banging up mahi pretty good the past weeks. This action is up and down the east coast. "We have been trolling them up pretty good from the Old Grounds to the Del-Jersey-Land reef site and the surrounding areas. I remember a few years ago people were getting them while flounder fishing at B buoy.…

Delaware’s dove, resident Canada goose, deer, teal, and gray squirrel hunting seasons to open in September

Rich King Aug 28, 2018

Delaware’s dove, resident Canada goose, deer, teal, and gray squirrel hunting seasons to open in September Hunting opportunities offered at many state wildlife areas DOVER (Aug. 28, 2018) – Delaware hunters will start their 2018/19 hunting season Saturday, Sept. 1, with the opening of mourning dove, resident Canada goose, and archery and…

Suspect Being Sought For Theft From Short’s Marine

Rich King Aug 27, 2018

Millsboro- Troopers seek the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the pictured suspect. The suspect is wanted in connection with a theft from the Short’s Marine located at 32415 Long Neck Road. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Detective Sturgis at 302-752-3806. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime…

Big Pomp In The Surf

Rich King Aug 27, 2018

We see pompano here every year in the summer, but this hands down is the largest I have ever seen caught in the surf. D Morelli was fishing Fenwick Island over the weekend and she hit this big pompano on a kingfish rig with fishbites for bait. Usually the pompano here are the size of your hand. This year they are that size and bigger. I am sure…

DNREC Seeking Volunteers For Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Rich King Aug 27, 2018

DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Volunteer registration to close Sept. 5 DOVER (Aug. 22, 2018) – Volunteers are still needed and welcomed to join the 31st annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 15. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental…

Hey Ocean City … It Is Crab Larvae Not Sea Lice

Rich King Aug 26, 2018

(2018) ... The picture is for attention, so you hopefully read this. Unless you have been living under a rock, the media has blown this "sea lice" thing out of proportion. I have yet to see anything besides pictures of crab larvae (megalops) on the internet from bathers complaining about itching etc. Everyone is assuming sea lice, but that is…

Assateague Island Reduced The Speed Limit

Rich King Aug 24, 2018

Assateague Island State park has new speed limits. Maryland state route 611's approach to the Verrazano Bridge has been lowered to 30 mph from 40 mph. Along the causeway has been lowered to 25 mph. Recently there have been a some incidents with cars and the ponies. There are always incidences with people who want to drive slow to enjoy the…

Dear PETA We Kill Our Crabs Before We Steam Them

Rich King Aug 23, 2018

Just a heads up to PETA, but some of us kill our crabs before we steam them. It isn't that we are worried about them screaming while we cook them, like lobster tend to do, oh no we have our own selfish reasons, we like the ability to flavor the "ME". You see, we like to clean the crabs out real good before we steam up that deliciousness you call…

Massey’s Ditch Is Scheduled to Be Dredged, Public Comment Is Encouraged

Rich King Aug 23, 2018

Massey's Ditch is scheduled to be dredged. It will require a two mile long pipe to take the slurry or sand, to the northside beach. Sources in DNREC have told me it will be used to build up the sand bars in front of the beaches since it is the correct grain size. This dredging is desperately needed, as well as several other areas of the…

Crab Larvae Season At The Beach

Rich King Aug 23, 2018

People are complaining so much about sea lice on local Facebook pages a friend of mine turned it into a drinking game. "whenever you see sea lice posted on the pages you have to drink." Steve Dennis Unfortunately for the sea lice posters it is actually crab larvae which can be just as annoying. Almost annoying as the multiple posts every…

Turtles Washed Up On Beach In DSSP

Rich King Aug 23, 2018

The beginning of this week, the rough waves pushed a couple of dead turtles onto the north side beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. The loggerhead pictured weighed over a thousand pounds according to one source. One turtle was a loggerhead and the other as a leatherback. There was also apparently a dolphin that also washed onto the…

Release The Draken!

Rich King Aug 22, 2018

(Aug 24, 2018) ... There is something magical about watching a Viking ship leave the Lewes Canal and head out to sea. You can imagine what it was like back in the days of the vikings for their families to watch them leave, not knowing if they would return. That was the feeling people got today watching the Draken Harald Hårfagre leave Lewes. I…

Fenwick Island State Park Under A Water Quality Advisory, Slaughter Beach Has Been Extended

Rich King Aug 21, 2018

This afternoon Fenwick Island State Park beach was put under a swim advisory due to high bacteria levels. This will only last until the 22nd (tomorrow) but they will have to test again. Birds etc are being blamed as usual, I would venture to say the beach replenishment in Bethany and Fenwick may have a little to do with this as well, but that is…

Draken Harald Hårfagre docked in Lewes

Rich King Aug 21, 2018

The Draken Harald Hårfagre docked in Lewes looks even better this morning. Check out these pictures. She is either leaving today on the outgoing tide or Wednesday. We will visit them after the beach clean up today in Cape Henlopen. Vikings Invade Lewes Release The Draken! The Viking Ship Draken Harald Hårfagre Will Port In Philadelphia

Vikings Invade Lewes

Rich King Aug 20, 2018

The viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre The world's largest viking ship, pulled into Lewes (Aug 20, 2018) ... So this is something you don't see everyday, the viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre The world's largest viking ship, pulled into Lewes this evening and docked at the town docks. The Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world's…

ASMFC & MAFMC Approve Catch and Landings Limits for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass and Bluefish for 2019

Rich King Aug 20, 2018

ASMFC & MAFMC Approve Catch and Landings Limits for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass and Bluefish for 2019 ASMFC Approves Black Sea Bass Addendum XXXI for Public Comment Virginia Beach, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) reviewed previously…

Man Missing Off Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Aug 20, 2018

Late last night a man decided to take a swim in the ocean off Rehoboth Beach, he did not come back. A Coast Guard Helicopter and boat, DNREC Marine Police, and Lewes Fire boat were still searching for him in the early dawn hours. There has been no word of a recovery. He left his shoes, phone, and other items behind on the beach. I can not…

Flounder Pounder Day 4 And The Crowd Goes Wild

Rich King Aug 19, 2018

Yesterday was day 4 at the scales for the Flounder Pounder Open 2018. Today is the last day for anglers to get a catch to the scales and bet the new leader. The last 71 boats have gone out for a shot at the leaderboard. The daily calcutta is anyone's for the taking. The daily calcutta was a full on race yesterday and added some excitement to…

Flounder Pounder Open Day 3

Rich King Aug 18, 2018

Yesterday many boats fished their last day, a few fish came to the scales but nothing knocked off the 8.5 pounder caught by Mike Frank, that is holding first place. This is a five-day tournament and anglers can choose which of the three days they want to fish. Many opted for the first three days to avoid the weather this weekend and the extra…

Water Rescue Recovers Unicorn

Rich King Aug 18, 2018

You can't make this stuff up, no one was hurt during this, but a lot of resources were used. So the story goes ... Last week a unicorn raft was seen floating far off the beach at Broadkill Beach. A concerned citizen called it in and Slaughter Beach, Milton, and Trooper 2 responded. Slaughter beach deployed the boat, Lewes didn't have the crew…

Flounder Pounder Donates To Delaware Food Bank

Rich King Aug 17, 2018

This year participants of the Flounder Pounder Open 2018 can donate their catches to the Delaware food bank. Coolers are on site and picked up daily to donate any and all catches. Yesterday Mike Frank fishing on team Stalker not only took first place, but he also won the daily calcutta. He donated this 8.5 pound flounder to the…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12

Rich King Aug 17, 2018

Reminder for the week: Avoid overloading your vessel by checking its’ capacity plate DOVER (Aug. 17, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural…

Caution Boat Mating Season Has Started In The Chesapeake Bay

Rich King Aug 17, 2018

August 2019 ... If you didn't already know, this is how little boats are made. Mating season for blow boats and big dinghies starts this time of the year in the Chesapeake bay. Bad enough the watermen have to deal with huge silt plumes from the storms, now they have to watch out for frisky boats. It is hell of a day at sea when one of these…

Whale Goes All Moby Dick On A Fishing Boat

Rich King Aug 17, 2018

Yesterday near the Shark River in New Jersey two anglers were flounder (fluke) fishing when they saw a whale feeding nearby. They started taking a video of the whale when it disappeared, and then BOOM it breached beneath their boat. The 20 foot center console was capsized tossing the two anglers into the ocean. They were not hurt and rescued by…

Shark Fishing From The Surf Has Been Good

Rich King Aug 17, 2018

Catching sharks from the surf in Delaware can be tricky (August 2018) ... So you want to catch a shark from the surf eh? This is no easy task if you are going to release some of these larger beasts the correct way. The problem is what is the correct way? The Delaware law states to ensure it is done in a manner that is…

Flounder Pounder Open Day 2

Rich King Aug 16, 2018

The Flounder Pounder 2018 has 300 boats and 2,000 anglers are competing for the $100,000 first place. Yesterday 230 boats went out and competed for the biggest flounder. Today 266 boats went out, the scales open at 4 PM and anglers have to be on the property or in the marina by 6 PM. The scales will stay open until the last fish is…

Local Screening of Documentary about Father of Modern Fly Fishing

Rich King Aug 16, 2018

Delaware Surf Fishing and Gifted Alchemy are hosting a screening of the 90 min feature-length documentary “Finding Joe Brooks” on Wednesday, August 22 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Lefty’s Alley & Eats in Lewes. All proceeds will be donated to Joe Brooks Foundation for Conservation and Outdoor Education a non-for-profit organization serving the outdoor…

Slaughter Beach Still Under Advisory

Rich King Aug 16, 2018

Slaughter beach has been under a precautionary advisory since June 13th. Below is the advisory information from the DNREC page, Delaware Recreational Waters. If all goes well with their projections the advisory will be lifted on the 21st of August. If you haven't seen it on the news yet, New Jersey has closed some beaches they haven't had to…

Angler Medivaced Off Boat In Flounder Pounder

Rich King Aug 16, 2018

Mike Trestka (holding flounder, Greg Plummer (center), Doug Motley (AUGUST 2018) .... Captain Greg Plummer and the crew of the Sea You Next Tuesday (best boat name ever) went out yesterday for the first day of the 2018 Flounder Pounder. They were on their way to _____ , sorry not giving that location after all this is a tournament. I can…

The Point … An Early Look At Her

Rich King Aug 15, 2018

Check out these pictures, she is looking good! We all miss the point every summer (in more ways than one), we wish we could fish her and sit bay or oceanside. Everyone has their favorite spot and view. We are 17 days away from the point opening back up for the year and I know everyone is just dying to get out there and surf fish. …

Pending Delaware State Record Cobia

Rich King Aug 14, 2018

We have seen a lot of cobia catches over the past several weeks from the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel area to a couple of miles in front of the Delaware Beaches. This past weekend John Burbage landed this 79.4 lb cobia not too far off shore in front of a Delaware Beach. He and his son Jack caught a few quality cobia that day, but this beast…

DNREC’s White Clay Creek State Park Sustains Flood Damage

Rich King Aug 13, 2018

NEWARK (Aug. 13, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that White Clay Creek State Park sustained damage from flooding due to heavy rain this morning, forcing closure of some parts of the park and cancellation of affiliated activities as follows: The Chambers Rock Road parking lot is inaccessible due to heavy…

Beach Clean Ups Not Only Help But Are Necessary

Rich King Aug 13, 2018

We have been doing weekly beach clean ups for about a year now. There are groups all over the country that do these clean ups. Ocean City, MD has crew that does weekly clean ups on Tuesdays, we also do our cleanups on Tuesday, because it is the least crowded day at the beach. You don't need to come to an organized cleanup to pick up litter. …

Ocean City Jeep Week Added An Obstacle Course For This Year

Rich King Aug 13, 2018

Ocean CIty Jeep Week, an annual event, has stepped it up this year and added an obstacle course. Below is the info you need from their Facebook page to register and it is limited. Delaware Surf Fishing, DS Custom Tackle, and Tidal Tables will be at the convention center all week starting Thursday morning. Come check out the booths and get geared…

Fishing And Weather Weekend Lookout

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

Well it has been as hot as Satan's living room this week, but will be a little cooler this weekend. Don't let that discourage you from the beach or waters. The flies shouldn't be much of an issue at the beach with the wind directions and speed. Low wind speeds will allow flies to work on the beach goers. The south winds will not…

The Perseids Will Start Peaking This Weekend

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

The Perseids will be a great show this year over the weekend. Due to the crescent moon allowing the sky to be darker. August 11th to the 13th the perseids could send it with 60 to 70 meteors per hour. The peak should occur Sunday night August 12th into the early hours of Monday morning. So far the weather is looking good for this show as…

ASMFC South Atlantic Board Releases Atlantic Cobia Draft Amendment 1 Public Information Document for Public Comment

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s South Atlantic State/Federal Fisheries Management Board approved for public comment the Public Information Document (PID) for Draft Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia (Atlantic cobia). As the first step in the amendment…

Peanut Bunker Are Thick Around The Inland Bays

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

At night you can hear the fluttering sound of fish hitting the water's surface, those are peanut bunker. Small menhaden also known as peanut bunker are in huge schools around the inland bays. Using them for bait is great in the bay and the surf, but there are some things you might want to do to them first. Catching them is easy you…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 30-Aug.5

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 30-Aug.5 Reminder for the week: Visitors to wildlife, fishing, and boating areas asked to respect natural resources DOVER (Aug. 10, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife…

Thousands Of Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Spilled Into The Delaware River

Rich King Aug 10, 2018

On Thursday a train hauling hazmat materials derailed near the town of Deposit in New York. The train consisted of four locomotives and sixty-three train cars derailed on its way to Binghamton. One of the locomotives spilled its fuel into the Delaware River, and was estimated to be over 4,000 gallons. None of the hazmat materials were lost, or…

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host second annual ‘Paddlefest’ on Aug. 25

Rich King Aug 8, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host second annual ‘Paddlefest’ on Aug. 25 DEWEY BEACH (Aug. 8, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation’s Delaware Seashore State Park will host “Paddlefest” for the second year in a row, beginning 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Delaware Seashore State Park. “Paddlefest” was created to…

You Never Know What You Will See While Surf Fishing

Rich King Aug 7, 2018

When the fishing is slow you tend to find other things to do at the beach. Fortunately there is always something going on to entertain you while you are in bait and wait mode. Boats, planes, stuck vehicles, helicopters, and sometimes you see this ... Sunday we were looking towards Rehoboth beach, it was windy. We looked at this…

Maryland Needs Help Cleaning Up The Dam Mess

Rich King Aug 1, 2018

The releasing of all that water from the Conowingo Dam has created a huge mess in the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland DNR is looking for volunteers to help cleanup Sandy Point State Park. Which is also closed to swimming as of yesterday for safety purposes. People were actually swimming along a shoreline of deep debris and dead fish over…

Fenwick Island State Park Surf Anglers Are Being Harassed

Rich King Aug 1, 2018

If you have been fishing at Fenwick Island state park since Memorial day weekend this is a heads up, some anglers have been complaining about people harassing them for being in front of the houses. I am assuming this is the Beach Coalition people that wanted to keep trucks away from the front of their houses and condos. Anglers are being told by…

Got Mullet?

Rich King Aug 1, 2018

The other day Lighthouse view Bait and Tackle posted up a picture of mullet, that's right, flounder candy! Not long before that Dave Beebe owner of the shop posted a video of mullet he saw when he was out clamming in the flats. They were few in number but great to see. Dave Beebe ... "When Lighthouse View advertises FRESH…

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Tuesday, July 31 in Dover to discuss deer seasons and Sunday deer hunting opportunities on public lands

Rich King Jul 30, 2018

Attention hunters you need to go to this meeting to weigh in on your thoughts about Sunday hunting. _______ DOVER (July 27, 2018) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will convene for a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The council will discuss deer…

Internet Saves The Day For This Little Lady

Rich King Jul 29, 2018

Good to see the internet and social media put to good use instead of the usual black hole of drama from which there is little escape. This box turtle will now be living back in its original home or territory. Nice work internet for getting out the word and helping this creature. Kathleen LaForce "We found out where the turtle came from and…

Fatal PWC (Jet Ski) Accident In Assawoman Bay Area Being Investigated

Rich King Jul 29, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating fatal personal watercraft accident in Sussex County FENWICK ISLAND (July 28, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers are investigating a fatal boating accident involving personal watercraft (PWC) that occurred at approximately 1:41 p.m. today on Roy’s…

How Does This Even Happen?

Rich King Jul 28, 2018

(July 28, 2018) ... About twenty minutes ago this Tesla, that's right a Tesla, drove onto the beach in Cape Henlopen State Park. "It is stuck up to the rockers, I don't see any fishing equipment either". Isn't this like a $100,000 vehicle?? More dollahs than cents. Most likely he realized too late you can't turn around on the sand, or his GPS…

Help Me Find My Home I Don’t Want To Live In A Cage

Rich King Jul 28, 2018

This box turtle needs our help and so does the Nature Center in Cape Henlopen State Park. This is a PSA from Kathleen LaForce, Park Naturalist at Cape Henlopen State Park ... "DO NOT TAKE TURTLES FROM WHERE YOU FOUND THEM. Today a park visitor brought this young box turtle to the nature center and left it with a park maintenance member as we…

Chesapeake Bay Is Having Flood Issues And You Can See It From Space

Rich King Jul 28, 2018

If you haven't seen the news online and everywhere else. The Conowingo Dam was opening more and more gates to alleviate flood waters. Endangering the town of Port Deposit. There was a voluntary evacuation for the town and the sediment flow in the water can be seen in satellite pictures. The Elite series B.A.S.S tournament scheduled for this…

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area closed for emergency repairs

Rich King Jul 28, 2018

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area closed for emergency repairs ST. GEORGES (July 26, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a portion of the Mike Castle Trail east of the Biddles Point trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area has been closed effective immediately due to a large sinkhole…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 16-22

Rich King Jul 28, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 16-22 Reminder for the week: Sign up to take Delaware’s new, interactive boating safety course DOVER (July 27, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure…

DNREC to close Portsville Pond boat ramp during parking lot repaving

Rich King Jul 25, 2018

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Portsville Pond boat ramp during parking lot repaving LAUREL (July 25, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will close the Portsville Pond boat ramp and parking lot near Laurel to repave portions of the parking lot next week. Weather permitting, repaving will take place Monday thru…

Public Hearing – Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass

Rich King Jul 25, 2018

Thursday night in Dover is a meeting about black sea bass and summer flounder. This is to officially set the 16.5 inch summer flounder limit that was changed by an emergency order in the spring. Also the proposed amendments to the black sea bass regulation to eliminate Delaware’s existing recreational fall closure from September 22 – October 21.…

16 Year Old Takes the Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament

Rich King Jul 23, 2018

Despite the gnarly weekend weather the Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament was a go and people went. I saw several friends at the scales on Saturday and asked how it was out there. "We fished till about 11 am then went home, got lunch, and came here to weigh in our fish. It was right snotty out there." A few anglers stayed out the…

Actively Polluting The Ocean

Rich King Jul 23, 2018

Now I know where all the golf balls come from during beach cleanups. Did you know golf balls add to the micro-plastic pollution problem we have in the ocean? When they break down in the water the pieces are consumed by marine life. Hitting golf balls into the ocean in my book is right up there with purposely releasing balloons. All this…

Surf Anglers Rescue Tangled Shark In Delaware

Rich King Jul 21, 2018

A friend of mine was surf fishing yesterday at 3Rs. He was talking to his neighbor when one of the guy's kids said "Dad you have something on your rod". The neighbor says to his kids, "No there isn't we hardly ever catch fish". Walt McGrellis ... "I said dude you might want to check your rod. He looked behind him and the rod was bent to…

Summer Nor’Easter Like Weekend So Why Is The Weather Channel Here?

Rich King Jul 21, 2018

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT The rains have started and it's a little windy out . The beaches are deserted except for the diehard or crazy. Some are trying to actually fish others are here on vacation and won't allow a little storm to keep them from the sand. That usually lasts about 3 minutes,…

Weathery Weekend Whether You Like It Or Not

Rich King Jul 20, 2018

We are scheduled for a really big rain from Saturday evening into Wednesday is the prediction thus far. At least the beaches won't be as crowded and the fish are still chewing in the rain. I am looking forward to a good washing down, my yard is a dust bowl. We could use some rain,not sure if we want Noah's ark like flooding but that could be an…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 9-15

Rich King Jul 20, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 9-15 Reminder for the week: Recreational crabbers should review rules before crabbing DOVER (July 20, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe…

New Jersey Closes Beaches For Trash Washing Ashore

Rich King Jul 20, 2018

A lot of trash, needles especially, are washing up on New Jersey beaches and the state has had to close at least fifteen beaches so far from Long Branch to Deal. The Surfrider Foundation: Jersey Shore Chapter is organizing an emergency clean up to help get rid of the trash. I hope we don't see any of this in Delaware. During beach clean ups we…

CIB Public Forum About The Inland Bays Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)

Rich King Jul 20, 2018

From the Center For The Inland Bays ... Impact the Future of the Inland Bays! Live in or love the Inland Bays watershed? We need your help! We're hosting a public forum to collect public feedback on the management plan for the future of the Inland Bays. Please come out and join us! Monday, July 23rd 6:00pm - 8:00pm Indian River Senior…

Whales Off The Beaches of Bethany and Delaware Seashore State Park

Rich King Jul 19, 2018

A couple of whales were breaching along the beaches this afternoon entertaining many people. Some for the first time. "I have been living here for 40 plus years and have never seen a whale off the beach. There is a first time for everything. I love where I live ... Jerry Dillon". "Just sitting out here on Conquest Beach surf…

Make an ‘ECOnnection’ with DNREC at this year’s Delaware State Fair

Rich King Jul 18, 2018

Make an ‘ECOnnection’ with DNREC at this year’s Delaware State Fair HARRINGTON (July 18, 2018) – With the 2018 Delaware State Fair throwing open the gates tomorrow for its fun-filled 10-day run (Thursday, July 19 thru Saturday, July 28), DNREC is again right in the middle of the annual extravaganza – with an array of environmental displays in…

Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet July 24 in Dover

Rich King Jul 18, 2018

Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet July 24 in Dover DOVER (July 18, 2018) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, in the Dover Public Library, Room B, 35 East Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19901. The Council will discuss reallocation of Delaware’s commercial striped bass quota…

‘Small Fry Adventures’ family outing dates announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife

Rich King Jul 18, 2018

‘Small Fry Adventures’ family outing dates announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Outdoors programs upcoming at Aquatic Resources Education Center SMYRNA (July 18, 2018) –DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites families with young children to come out to the Aquatic Resources Education Center and enjoy an exciting lineup…

DNREC Will Discuss Sunday Deer Hunting On Public Lands

Rich King Jul 18, 2018

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Tuesday, July 31 in Dover to discuss deer seasons and Sunday deer hunting opportunities on public lands DOVER (July 18, 2018) – Delaware’s Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will convene for a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, in the DNREC Auditorium, 89…

Bluefish On The Fly

Rich King Jul 16, 2018

Hot summer nights are now on the menu, well for the most part. We have had a few cooler nights, but they have been a reprieve from the hot days. The beaches are packed on the weekends, everyone is getting those last vacations in before September first gets here, my favorite day. It is when the point opens again in Cape Henlopen State…

DNREC Is Looking For This Abandoned Boat Owner

Rich King Jul 16, 2018

There is littering and then there is next level littering. This is not how you get rid of a boat. DNREC is looking for any information as to the owners of this boat dumped off Gardner Road (Campanelli Tract) in Townsend, Delaware. This is in the Eagle's Nest Wildlife area. If you have any information to help DNREC solve this issue. Contact…

War On The Shore Registration Is Open

Rich King Jul 13, 2018

Welcome to War On The Shore, a surf fishing tournament brought to you by Delaware Surf Fishing with a first prize upwards of $10,000 maximum. Sponsored by DSF, Liquid Board Shop, Helly Hansen, Diamond State Custom Tackle, Sweetwater Brewery, The Wheelhouse, and Tidal Tables. We are also giving a portion of ticket sales to Frets 4 Vets, $5 of…

Mylar Balloon Grab Of The Year

Rich King Jul 13, 2018

I have seen countless pictures of mylar balloons spotted offshore. This is hands down, the coolest mylar balloon grab offshore I have ever seen. Captain Sharon Dounce on the Kalmar Nyckel retrieved a mylar balloon while the ship was underway. This is hands down the balloon grab of the year! If you are offshore and see mylar balloons please grab…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 2-8

Rich King Jul 13, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 2-8 Reminder for the week: Entering after hours on state wildlife areas continues to be an issue DOVER (July 13, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure…

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds

Rich King Jul 12, 2018

DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds DOVER (July 12, 2018) – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Mosquito Control Section, in conjunction with Delaware’s Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, has announced the first detection this year of…

Governor Carney Signs Sunday Hunting Bill into Law, Expanding Hunting Access and Opportunity

Rich King Jul 12, 2018

Governor Carney Signs Sunday Hunting Bill into Law, Expanding Hunting Access and Opportunity July 12, 2018 (Washington, DC) - On July 11, Delaware Governor John Carney, a member of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC), signed Senate Bill 198 into law, expanding Sunday hunting opportunities on both private and public lands throughout the state.…

Fishing In The Age Of Pizza Rolls And Wi-Fi

Rich King Jul 11, 2018

Fishing in the Age of Pizza Rolls and Wi-Fi Mike Schwander It is without a doubt that we live in a society of instant gratification. A full meal can be cooked in just a few minutes or a snack in 65 seconds. Data can be sent across the earth in the blink of an eye and received on a handheld device anywhere that there is signal. Many of us cannot…

Post Heat Wave Fishing

Rich King Jul 11, 2018

The weather is back to hot, but at least not as hot as the first heat wave. Summer ain't over yet so be prepared for more hot days. Best to go fishing in the early morning and evenings when it is cooler, and the fish are more active. We have a lot of large dragonflies and cicadas everywhere, time to make some noise with top water action for…

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Artificial Reef Program benefits from rock removed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during deepening of Delaware River’s navigation channel

Rich King Jul 9, 2018

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Artificial Reef Program benefits from rock removed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during deepening of Delaware River’s navigation channel DOVER (July 9, 2018) – When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers struck rock bottom during deepening of the Delaware River navigational channel, the state’s artificial reef…

Boat ramp and parking lot at Holts Landing State Park will be closed July 9 and 10

Rich King Jul 9, 2018

Boat ramp and parking lot at Holts Landing State Park will be closed July 9 and 10 by DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation for final phase of construction upgrades MILLSVILLE (July 7, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will close the boat ramp and adjacent parking lot at Holts Landing State Park Monday, July 9, and Tuesday,…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 25-July 1

Rich King Jul 6, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 25-July 1 Reminder for the week: Anglers need fishing license, FIN Number DOVER (July 6, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and…

Pop Up Weather Weekend, Going To Be Nautical On The Water

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

Bill Dorey took a shot of this cloud dropping rain over Broadkill Beach this afternoon. Pop up storms have been drenching areas with quick heavy rain, but nothing too bad so far. The thunder and lightening have been isolated. This heat wave is going to end with a pressure system moving in tomorrow. We are going to see strong winds over the…

The “Modern Fish Act” How You Can Fight It

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

To your readers ... The U.S. House of Representatives delayed the vote on H.R. 200 until July 11, giving you time to take action! The passing of H.R. 200 could lead to undermining our hard-won progress toward ensuring healthier oceans and more sustainable fish populations. Characterized as the “Modern Fish Act,” it is anything but, H.R. 200:…

Striped Bass Summer Slot Season Started July 1st

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

Summer striped bass slot season started July 1st, and will last until August 31st. You can keep striped bass or rockfish in the size range of twenty to twenty five inches. These are are my favorite size to eat, they are all male fish so you are not hurting the population or eating a heavily polluted fish. This slot is only allowed in the…

Road Rage Stops Firework’s Traffic In Lewes

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

Everyone online is complaining about the town of Lewes getting all jammed and jacked up with traffic last night after the fireworks. Some people sat for over two hours in their cars in the park (Cape Henlopen) and an hour and a half at the Ferry terminal. Traffic was at a standstill. All day people have been complaining about it. This si why…

Fifth Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta On The Nanticoke River

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

Fifth Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta, co-sponsored by DNREC’s Reclaim Our River program, set for Aug. 4 in Blades BLADES (July 5, 2018) –The fifth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta – presented by the Town of Blades in conjunction with DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Reclaim Our River Program, Delaware Nature Society’s…

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area to close for additional repairs July 9

Rich King Jul 5, 2018

Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area to close for additional repairs July 9 GEORGES (July 5, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a portion of the Mike Castle Trail west of the Lums Pond trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 9…

Fishing The Fourth, Longest Weekend Ever

Rich King Jul 4, 2018

Someone reported there are over 300,000 people in the Ocean CIty area. Hope everyone has a safe holiday week, which for many is not over yet. Talk about a long weekend, like nine days of fishing and fun in the sun. The fishing has picked up a little bit, which is much better than it has started out this year. Everyone keeps saying it, "this is…

You Can Help Clean Up A Beach Without Even Going To One

Rich King Jul 3, 2018

We had 24 people come to the beach clean up today. That is one of the bigger turnouts we have had this past year. I want to thank everyone for coming out today despite the heat, and kudos to all the kids that came. A great way to teach stewardship is through a beach clean up. They can learn about all kinds of issues with trash…

Superior Court dismisses lawsuit against DNREC challenging Delaware’s participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Rich King Jul 3, 2018

Superior Court dismisses lawsuit against DNREC challenging Delaware’s participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative DOVER (July 3, 2018) – Delaware Superior Court Judge Richard F. Stokes has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Delaware’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cooperative program among nine states…

18 Wheeler Winds Up On Beach After Missing His Turn Around

Rich King Jul 2, 2018

For all of you that have been stuck on the beach and laughed at, this is for you. We all get stuck on the beach, even the most seasoned beach drivers. many of us saw that issue this weekend and it is continuing today, the sand is just too hot and loose to make driving easy, especially for this guy in the Outer Banks. This picture and a…

Tropicals Are Showing Up And Some Are Freaky Looking

Rich King Jul 2, 2018

Juvenile lookdown fish close up of head We get a lot of tropicals when they move up with the gulf stream, many are showing up early this year.. They follow the warm water of the gulf stream and get pushed to shore with easterly winds. In the summer time you can run seine nets and find all kinds of gulf tropical fish. …

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 18-24

Rich King Jun 29, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 18-24 Reminder for the week: Have a safe holiday weekend on Delaware waterways DOVER (June 29, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and…

Tautog Sizes Limits and Seasons Change In Delaware Starting July 1st

Rich King Jun 28, 2018

DNREC Secretary Garvin signs Emergency Order making changes in minimum size, limits and season dates for tautog DOVER (June 28, 2018) – DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today signed an Emergency Order making changes in Delaware’s tautog fishing regulations that go into effect July 1. The changes were adopted through an emergency regulation…

Dover PD Fireworks PSA Breaks The Internet

Rich King Jun 28, 2018

Yesterday the Dover PD put up a PSA about legal fireworks in Delaware. That's right certain fireworks are now legal in Delaware, but only on the 4th of July and New years. The Dover PD's post is hilarious and broke the internet. This is what they posted on Facebook ... "We have had a lot of questions regarding the use of fireworks in…

DNREC Operation Dry Water June 29-July 1

Rich King Jun 27, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promoting Operation Dry Water June 29-July 1 DOVER (June 27, 2018) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced their active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating…

Offshore Wind Exchange In Delaware And The Mid-Atlantic

Rich King Jun 26, 2018

Sorry this is such late notice, but there are two meetings so you still have a chance to plan to attend one of them. TOMORROW ... Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue. The second is on July 12th in Bethany Beach, I will have details for that one soon. You can register for either workshop…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

Rich King Jun 26, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area LAUREL (June 25, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips…

Fireworks Schedule for July 4th Weekend

Rich King Jun 25, 2018

Fireworks on Rehoboth bay for Dewey beach will occur on the 4th of July. Lewes has also acquired funding to have fireworks off Lewes Beach on the 4th of July. This is a first for Lewes Beach. Rehoboth Beach will have fireworks on Sunday July 1st. Bethany Beach will have their display on the 4th of July. I would suggest getting to…

The Kalmar Nyckel Is Not Coming To Lewes This Summer

Rich King Jun 25, 2018

Every year in August Delaware's tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel comes to Lewes and offers tours sailing around the area. Last year she was "laid up" getting fixed. This year she is not coming due to the pier where she berths is no longer deep enough. Silting has filled in that area and it is only nine feet deep at low tide. The…

The Atlantic Portuguese Man-o’-War … Delaware Nature 101

Rich King Jun 25, 2018

The Atlantic Portuguese Man-o’-War The Atlantic Portuguese man-o’-war (physalia physalia) has recently been spotted washed up on a Delaware beach. Normally, these animals are found in warm, tropical to subtropical waters. So how did this one end up on a Delaware beach? We will take a closer look at how this venomous marine animal found its way…

Man O Wars Washing Up On Delaware Beaches

Rich King Jun 23, 2018

Yesterday that east wind pushed in a lot of bait and a few Man O Wars. Mark Fisher ... "Hi, I saw a bunch of these Friday morning at Fenwick island park. Scary stuff, I didn't know if anyone else saw them but maybe you could warn people that these guys are around. Looks like a man-o-war to me, it would be bad to wander into one. I saw several of…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 11-17

Rich King Jun 22, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 11-17 Reminder for the week: Anglers need fishing license, FIN Number DOVER (June 22, 2018) – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public…

Atlantic Striped Bass Benchmark Stock Assessment Workshop Scheduled for September 11-14, in Arlington, V

Rich King Jun 22, 2018

Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Stock Assessment Workshop will be conducted September 11-14, 2018 at the Commission’s office, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200A-N, Arlington, VA. The assessment will evaluate the condition of Atlantic striped bass stocks from Maine to North Carolina and inform…

Bethany Beach Replenishment Covers Fenwick Island With Dead Marine Life

Rich King Jun 20, 2018

(June 20, 2018) ... We had our weekly beach clean up yesterday at Fenwick Island and the good news is the amount of trash was minimal for that size of a beach. We had one full trash bag and maybe half a bucket by the end of the clean up. The trash was typical, bottle caps, straws etc. What was not typical was the amount of dead sand fleas,…

Scoping Hearing In Dover For A New Bluefish Allocation Amendment

Rich King Jun 19, 2018

Delaware will host a joint Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council/Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Scoping Hearing for a new Bluefish Allocation Amendment in the Dover Public Library, 35 E. Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19901 on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6 PM. The amendment will involve a comprehensive review of the Bluefish Fishery…

The Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Is Open

Rich King Jun 18, 2018

Dave Beebe received a lot of calls last week asking if the Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier was open. Due to the end of the pier being closed, and some media hype, many thought the entire pier was closed. It wasn't and is not. Now the end of the pier has been restored to a short fence and you can fish the old structure out…

Beach Clean Up Schedule For The Summer Of 2018

Rich King Jun 18, 2018

We have moved the beach clean ups to Tuesday mornings at 9 AM. Reason being is the beaches are the least crowded on a Tuesday. We have several people who come help regularly and we welcome more help anytime. If you have a child that needs community hours we can sign any paperwork. We provide gloves and water, you are welcome to bring your own…

Important Facts About The Artificial Reef MV Twin Capes

Rich King Jun 18, 2018

The video of the sinking of the MV Twin Capes has brought up a few points. I am actually surprised that a video that received such a huge amount of traffic didn't have too many misinformed comments. Usually a video or picture on social media will get a lot of "assumption" comments that are way off base. These are some of the facts you don't…

DNREC Results From The 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Rich King Jun 18, 2018

DOVER (June 7, 2018) – Under mostly cloudy skies that some would call good fishing weather, 213 young anglers and their families gathered Saturday, June 2 at three Delaware ponds for DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament. All fish caught in the tournament were weighed and released, as young…

The MV Twin Capes Is Now Part of the Del-Jersey-Land Reef

Rich King Jun 16, 2018

(June 2018) ... Friday June 15th was the end of the final journey of the MV Twin Capes. We met the Delaware Bay Launch boats at Slaughter Beach around five that morning. We loaded onto one of the launches with the crew of the Coleen Marine company, headed by Tim Mullane. My buddy Dallas Nagle came along for the ride so he could dive the MV Twin…

Thunderbirds Practice Thursday For The OC Air Show

Rich King Jun 14, 2018

The Thunderbirds are here for the OC Air Show this weekend and they are practicing Thursday afternoon. They will stat around 2:30 and end at 3:30 PM. It is always cool to watch them practice. You can purchase tickets for the OC Airshow here. Just about anywhere on the beach should be a good place to watch the practice. Fish On! Rich…

Angler Catches Record Warmouth in Charles County

Rich King Jun 14, 2018

June 13, 2018 Dezi Collins Hauls in 10.72-ounce Fish A 24-year-old St. Mary’s County man is now the official state record holder for the warmouth in Maryland’s nontidal waters. Avid angler Dezi Collins of Mechanicsville reeled in his record 10.72 ounce catch June 11 at Gilbert Run Lake in Charles County. Collins, along with a few…

MV Twin Capes Embarks For The Last Time

Rich King Jun 14, 2018

If you haven't heard the MV Twin Capes is being added to the artificial reefs off of Delaware's coast. The pictures below do not due justice to the size of this vessel. The Del-Jersey Land Reef will be one heavy, tomorrow. Due to the weather, the sinking of the MV Twin Capes in the Del-Jersey Land Reef has been delayed a…

Overcast Weekend Could Be Good Fishing

Rich King Jun 7, 2018

Mother nature never ceases to amaze, it is now April in June. What is up with this crazy weather? I have no idea, but the water temperatures are holding at great levels. The cooling off is keeping the water temperatures below seventy degrees. The afternoon bite is much better than normal. Usually this time of year the morning and evening bites…

Water Advisory For Lewes, Broadkill, and Slaughter Beaches

Rich King Jun 5, 2018

DNREC issued a water advisory today for Lewes, Broadkill, and Slaughter beaches. Water is tested near swimming beaches usually weekly, and after heavy rains. The following is from the DNREC website about their monitoring. Also it is important to note that there is a 24/7 swimming advisory for the inland bays. The Delaware Department of…

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