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Governor Carney Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Offshore Drilling Plan

Rich King Jan 11, 2018

Governor Carney Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Offshore Drilling Plan WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s plan to open up areas in the Atlantic Ocean, including waters off the Delaware coastline, to oil and gas drilling: “Drilling for oil and gas…

Fly Tie Saturdays Start This Weekend

Rich King Jan 11, 2018

Every year the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware club meets to tie flies. Saturdays at Lewes Harbor Marina the club sets up and ties flies for a few hours. We tel lies, eat a lot of donuts and drink gallons of coffee. The sessions start at 9 am and continue to about noon. The public is welcome to come to learn about fly fishing,…

Oyster Stock Status 2018 In The Delaware Bay

Rich King Jan 11, 2018

Oysters are doing better and better according to Rich Wong, Biometrician, ( fishery scientist or marine biologist ), he gave a presentation last night on the status of Delaware's oyster beds in the bay. Recruitment and spat growth is up and has been increasing since 2015. The quota for 2016 was 10,662 bushels, 2018 has been…

2018 Blue Crab Status

Rich King Jan 11, 2018

Last night I attended the Shellfish advisory committee meeting. There were several topics including how the blue crab harvest will be for 2018. Trawl surveys are done on juvenile crabs to do counts to get an idea of the amount of crabs we should see in 2018. This allows DNREC to set the quota for commercial watermen. This is only…

Iced Over Bays

Rich King Jan 9, 2018

The Delaware and Chesapeake and inland bays are all iced over. In some areas the ice is so thick you have to use barges to break a path for boats with lesser hulls. Maryland has been using ice breakers for the islands to deliver food, mail, and school kids. The Coast Guard put out level two ice alerts for the northern Chesapeake…

Ice Fishing It Is

Rich King Jan 9, 2018

We get nasty weather every winter but we don't always get the prolonged cold like we did way back in the day. In the late seventies I can remember winters like this when we had some crazy blizzards. Ponds would freeze and for a good part of the winter you could skate on them, in one area it was the best way to get around the…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 25-31

Rich King Jan 8, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 25-31 Reminder for the week: It’s a good time to take a Boater Safety Course DOVER (Jan. 5, 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…

Winter Weather Advisory Freezing Rain

Rich King Jan 7, 2018

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 250 PM EST Sun Jan 7 2018 ...A WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED ON MONDAY AFTERNOON AND MONDAY EVENING... .A weak warm front is forecast to approach from the southwest on Monday and it should lift through our region during the afternoon and evening hours.…

Level 2 Driving Restriction Still In Effect

Rich King Jan 5, 2018

THE STATE OF EMERGENCY AND LEVEL 2 DRIVING RESTRICTION REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGHOUT SUSSEX COUNTY. GOVERNOR CARNEY ALSO HAS AUTHORIZED THE DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD TO ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS WITH ANY NECESSARY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FOR THIS SEVERE WINTER STORM. Seriously the roads suck. You cannot be forced to come to work during a…

10 Things We Are Not Dealing With Right Now

Rich King Jan 5, 2018

10 Things We Are Not Dealing With Right Now Fish Gut Friday ... Suzanne Martin Seems like the main subject of everyone's conversation these days is the cold polar cyclone hell mess the whole east coast is experiencing this past week. Everywhere you look, people are just trying to keep up with what mother nature has been dishing out. …

Snow Is The Least Of Our Worries

Rich King Jan 3, 2018

We already had a good snow for 2017 and now they are saying we will see anywhere from one inch to ten inches, and the coast will get the brunt of the snow. This of course depends on which model you are using. I am not worried about snow, it is fun to play in and not too bad to get around in, even in this cold. I am worried about…

DNREC winter reminder: Dunes in state parks closed to sledding and snowboarding

Rich King Jan 2, 2018

DNREC winter reminder: Dunes in state parks closed to sledding and snowboarding REHOBOTH BEACH (Jan. 2, 2018) – With winter now in full force and predictions of snow in the forecast, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that sledding or snowboarding are illegal on dunes within Delaware state parks. “Dunes…

Delaware Outdoor Expo Set For March

Rich King Jan 2, 2018

The annual Delaware Outdoor Expo, brought to you by Delaware State News is on March 10th from 8 AM to 4 PM. Not to be confused with the three day Delmarva Outdoors Expo in April. I know there was some confusion last year. There were over three thousand attendees last year, this is a great way for a vendor to get in front of a lot…

Yes Saltwater Can Freeze

Rich King Jan 2, 2018

I have seen this question or statement many times on social media this week. Can saltwater freeze? I didn't know you could get ice on the ocean. Have people seen the arctic or north pole? Yes saltwater can freeze. Fresh water freezes at thirty two degrees Fahrenheit, but seawater freezes at about twenty eight (28.4) degrees…

New Year Starts With A Super Blue Moon, A Blood Moon, And A Black Moon

Rich King Jan 2, 2018

Happy New year and welcome to 2018. January first was the full wolf moon, which also happens to be a super moon. That means the moon's orbit is in perigee, its closest point to Earth. The moon this year will be full, just as the moon hits its closest point in orbit (perigee), making it appear up to fourteen percent larger and…

Wind Chill Advisory, Small Craft Advisory, Gale Warning, And Freezing Spray

Rich King Dec 31, 2017

Wind Chill Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 343 AM EST Sun Dec 31 2017 New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Cecil-Kent MD- Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex- Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden- Northwestern…

Chillaware Island Spring Surf Fishing Tournament 2018

Rich King Dec 29, 2017

Save the date! May 5th will be the First annual Chillaware Island Spring Surf Fishing tournament. We have a lot of details to tell you about and are still working with sponsors. If anyone would like to be a sponsor please get in touch at admin@delaware-surf-fishing.com. This spring tournament will be just like the fall tournament we just…

Maryland Tagged Blue Claw Crab Found In The Gulf Side Of Florida

Rich King Dec 29, 2017

Two years ago people were catching tagged blue claw crabs near us in the Chesapeake and its tributaries. We got in touch with the people doing the tagging for the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Animal Tracking Studies. The interview was interesting and informative. We learned a great deal especially about migration…

November/December Issue Of ASMFC Fisheries Focus

Rich King Dec 29, 2017

The November/December issue of ASMFC Fisheries Focus is now available at http://www.asmfc.org/uploads/file/5a45939aFishFocusNovDec2017.pdf. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming Meetings page 2 Report From the Chair A Year in Review page 3 Species Profile Tautog page 4 Fishery Management Actions Atlantic Menhaden Black Sea Bass…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24 Reminder for the week: Time to renew your 2018 Delaware fishing license

Rich King Dec 29, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24 Reminder for the week: Time to renew your 2018 Delaware fishing license DOVER (Dec. 29, 2017) – 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…

Twelve Months Of Fishing

Rich King Dec 29, 2017

Twelve Months Of Fishing Fish Gut Friday by Suzanne Martin So here we are, end of 2017, and it's cold ... very cold. Makes me dream of warmer days, sunsets getting later (which they actually are right now!) ,and of course ... fishing. I was looking back on the past year, and thinking of some of the highlights of many days…

States Schedule Public Hearings on Draft Addendum XXX Options For Black Sea Bass Recreational Fisheries for 2018

Rich King Dec 26, 2017

States Schedule Public Hearings on Draft Addendum XXX Board Seeks Input on Regional Management Options for Black Sea Recreational Fisheries for 2018 and Beyond Arlington, VA – Atlantic states from Massachusetts through Virginia have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Addendum XXX to the Black Sea Bass Fishery…

DNREC, DDA prepare to respond to Delaware Supreme Court’s Dec. 7 decision allowing firearms in state parks and forests

Rich King Dec 26, 2017

DNREC, DDA prepare to respond to Delaware Supreme Court’s Dec. 7 decision allowing firearms in state parks and forests DOVER (Dec. 22, 2017) – The Delaware Supreme Court, by decision dated Dec. 7, 2017 in the matter of Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club, LTD, overturned a Superior Court ruling and ended a ban on visitors’ possessing…

Environmental News

ASMFC Winter Meeting Preliminary Agenda, Public Comment Guidelines, and Meeting Details

Rich King Dec 26, 2017

Please find attached and below the preliminary agenda and public comment guidelines for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2018 Winter Meeting, February 6-8, 2018 in Arlington, VA. The agenda is also available at http://www.asmfc.org/home/2018-winter-meeting. Included in the attachment are the travel authorization form, travel…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17

Rich King Dec 22, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 11-17 Reminder for the week: A new year brings the need for a new boat registration DOVER (Dec. 22, 2017) – 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…

Gettin That Christmas Bass

Rich King Dec 22, 2017

We may not have a white Christmas, but there will be black and white stripes for some. The short striped bass action has been great in the back bays, especially around structure like the marinas in the creeks that feed into the inland bays. Under the lights at night you can catch short bass after short bass, it is a lot of fun and…

Fish Gut Friday

Rich King Dec 22, 2017

Fish Gut Friday By Suzanne Martin So Rich has asked me to produce another Fish Gut Friday story, great ... I really have no fish guts to report of. While it looks like boat fishing for Sea Bass and Taug has been awesome, and a few stripers have been caught mostly off boats, and a few in the surf, I personally have not been out…

Lewes Beach Replenishment Closes Roosevelt Inlet Parking Lot

Rich King Dec 20, 2017

A couple of weeks ago a high, chain link fence was put up around the Roosevelt Inlet parking lot. The beach replenishment project is underway and the crews need the parking lot as a staging area for the dump trucks and heavy equipment. This is not a typical beach replenishment like we see on the ocean beaches in Bethany this year. …

ASMFC Approves Black Sea Bass Draft Addendum XXX for Public Comment & ASMFC and MAFMC Initiate Bluefish Amendment

Rich King Dec 20, 2017

ASMFC Approves Black Sea Bass Draft Addendum XXX for Public Comment & ASMFC and MAFMC Initiate Bluefish Amendment Annapolis, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) met jointly to establish recreational specifications for black sea bass, scup, and…

One Minute Wetlands VIDEO By DNREC

Rich King Dec 20, 2017

New video series – ‘One Minute Wetlands’ – now available on DNREC’s YouTube Channel DOVER (Dec. 20, 2017) – The new Delaware Wetlands video series, “One-Minute Wetlands,” premieres this week on DNREC’s YouTube Channel with two new videos: “Free Ranging Marshes” and “Marsh Gas.” The series is produced by DNREC’s Division of Watershed…

Recreational and Commercial Harvest of Atlantic Cobia (Georgia through New York) to Open in Federal Waters in 2018

Rich King Dec 18, 2017

NOAA Fisheries Service .. Fishery Bulletin Recreational and Commercial Harvest of Atlantic Cobia (Georgia through New York) to Open in Federal Waters in 2018 KEY MESSAGE: Recreational and commercial harvest of Atlantic migratory group cobia (from Georgia through New York) will open at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2018, in…

ASMFC Approves Interstate FMP for the Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia

Rich King Dec 18, 2017

ASMFC Approves Interstate FMP for the Atlantic Migratory Group Cobia Linthicum, MD – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Migratory Group (AMG). The FMP complements many of the aspects of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s (SAFMC) cobia…

Surf Fishermen Are Crazy

Rich King Dec 15, 2017

Surf Fishermen Are Crazy Suzanne Martin I have fished Delaware waters most of my life, either from land or boat. My dad was the owner of a twenty-four foot center console Sterery with a ninety horsepower Johnson outboard. We fished seventeen years on that boat, then it was sold to a man that lived in Lewes. I would purposely drive by it for…

Second Earthquake Hits Dover Area

Rich King Dec 14, 2017

Yesterday at 12:45 am a second quake hit near the Dover area, roughly the same spot as the quake a couple weeks ago. About eight miles northeast of Dover, DE. This was only a magnitude of 1.2, but that was enough to shake a few people awake. This was a very small quake and barely registered on the scales so to speak. The earthquake alert sites…

FWC Charges 3 In Connection To Shark Dragging Video

Rich King Dec 13, 2017

Not long ago everyone saw this video of a shark being dragged behind a boat. Recently the people in the video were charged with animal cruelty by the FWC. The official press release is below. FWC charges 3 in connection to shark dragging video The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Hillsborough County State…

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks

Rich King Dec 12, 2017

The crew at the beach fishing and watching the Perseids .. Photo by Chip Thompson ...The meteor in the other image is from this one,blown up on my phone ... Chip Thompson On Wednesday night (Dec. 13) into early Thursday morning (Dec. 14) the Geminid Meteor Shower will peak, also known as the gem. This yearly meteor shower is…

Here Come The Gale Force Winds

Rich King Dec 12, 2017

Adam May was checking surf conditions at Tower road not long ago, and stumbled upon this deer in the surf. "It was just laying there, I knew it was alive, but didn't want to get too close in case it decided to rush me. It was disoriented and when it tried to stand up it would wobble a little and then fall back down. He was stuck in…

DNREC announces new deputy secretary and chief of staff in the Office of the Secretary

Rich King Dec 8, 2017

DNREC announces new deputy secretary and chief of staff in the Office of the Secretary DOVER (Dec. 8, 2017) – Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome two new staff members Dec. 11: Deputy Secretary Lisa Borin Ogden, and a new chief of staff to the DNREC…

Snow Or No Snow?

Rich King Dec 8, 2017

I don't think at this point it is a question of whether it will snow, but how much will we get. Personally if it is going to snow I need a good amount to pull the car hood behind the four wheelers. Every weather service is calling for either just rain, a mix, or one to eight inches of snow, the most I have seen predicted. Even…

Striped Bass Showing Up In Delaware Waters

Rich King Dec 5, 2017

Most of the bass pictures we keep seeing are Jersey bass, like this fifty pounder Jimmy Young caught the other day. It was only a matter of time and in this case days, for someone to finally start catching migratory striped bass in Delaware waters. The past couple of weeks we have been sent reports of a random keeper bass caught…

Sunday Super Moon Funday

Rich King Dec 2, 2017

This year 2017 only has one "super moon". What is a super moon? It is when the moon is closest in orbit to the earth and we get almost thirty percent more moonlight. The full moon will be much brighter. Don't worry if you miss this one we will have two more in 2018, on Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2018. NASA ... "The late January…

Getting That Jersey Bass

Rich King Dec 2, 2017

Well the bass action is the hottest off the Jersey coast. Anglers are either going over there and hiring charters or making a forty to eighty mile run up the coast out of Lewes, even farther out of Indian River Inlet. Virginia is seeing huge striped bass now as well, upwards of fifty-one inch fish being brought to the scales. Once…

Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group to hold Dec. 5 public workshop in Lewes

Rich King Dec 1, 2017

This is a DNREC press release, the picture is a joke to get your attention that I added. In my opinion we need wind farms, they are a good idea, offshore and on land. People who complain about them being a eye sore should go look across the Indian River bay at the coal power plant that looks like something on a Pink Floyd album cover. I am…

Why Is That Crane Off Rehoboth Beach

Rich King Dec 1, 2017

The work on the Rehoboth outfall project began not long ago, and that crane off the shore is digging the trench to set the pipe. Now if I wanted to do some fishing I would probably want to get "downstream" of this digging during an outgoing tide. Last year when the sand dredger was digging sand for the Rehoboth beach replenishment,…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 13-26

Rich King Dec 1, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 13-26 Reminder for the week: Loaded firearms prohibited in or on motor vehicles, motorboats or farm machinery DOVER (Dec. 1, 2017) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe…

Earthquake Gives Delaware A Quick Shake

Rich King Nov 30, 2017

Not ten minutes ago the house shook for a few seconds, then a post pops up on Facebook, and then fifty more. Meanwhile I am thinking was that an earthquake? From PA to New Jersey and all over the state of Delaware it was felt. A 4.4 to 5.06 magnitude quake hit and the epicenter is reported to be near Dover, Delaware according to…

Overfalls Lightship Towed Out of Lewes

Rich King Nov 29, 2017

Setting up the rope for the pull and tow. Today I accompanied Captain Clarke Droney of Tow Boat US Indian River to the Lewes Canal. He was assisting the Northstar 10 tugboat owned by Phil Risko and captained by Billy Fehn. Hired to pull the Overfalls Lightship out of her slip in the Rehoboth Lewes Canal, and tow her to the Dorchester…

Crab Pot Season Ends

Rich King Nov 29, 2017

You can still crab all year long in Delaware, just not with crab pots, handlines and the drop traps and rings are also okay to use. The season for crab pots ends November 30th and reopens on March first. Time to pull the pots and get them cleaned up for next year. People are still catching crabs in the warmer water areas around the inland…

Time For Some Seasonal Clamming

Rich King Nov 29, 2017

The seasonal clamming areas open every year on December first, time to make some clams casino! These are the areas in yellow on the map that are closed during the summer due to high bacteria levels. Right now the inland bays are really clear, especially Rehoboth bay. Once the bacteria and algae die off the water clears up real…

Where Are All The Striped Bass?

Rich King Nov 29, 2017

That is pretty much a daily question this time of year. Another warm and cold beginning to winter. The water temperatures are dropping from the colder nights, but the sixty degree days are keeping them from dropping too fast. The water is right in the sweet spot for striped bass, they prefer the below fifty and above forty water temperatures.…

What Is The EEZ And Why Is It Important

Rich King Nov 28, 2017

The EEZ, short for the Exclusive Economic zone, is a boundary that allows countries to regulate the natural resources in the waters within their "boundaries" for fishing and non-fishing industries. As defined by NOAA ... "The exclusive economic zone is the zone where the U.S. and other coastal nations have jurisdiction over natural…

What To Do When You Find A Dead Bald Eagle

Rich King Nov 28, 2017

Yesterday a buddy of mine sent me a message. "Hey there is a dead bald eagle south on route 1 bridge on magnolia by trap shooters rd looks to be a dead bald eagle on the side of the road , what do I do?" Good question, I told him to contact DNREC's fish and wildlife enforcement. I knew they would have an answer. Not twenty minutes…

Coast Guard Will Be Enforcing Three Mile limit On Striped Bass

Rich King Nov 28, 2017

United States Coast Guard Bulletin ... The cold air brings with it many things each year; pumpkin-spiced coffee, frost on the ground, droves of holiday shoppers and adventurous fishermen heading out to brave chilling winds and frigid waters to catch Atlantic Striped bass. Striped Bass are a prized favorite for anglers up and down the…

Happy Thanksfishing

Rich King Nov 24, 2017

Well it got cold fast after that front came through, water temperatures really dropped in some areas,and we have more cold fronts headed this way. Frost on everything this morning and yesterday, but the fish are chewing. Hope everyone had a happy thanksgiving, today is a good day to go fishing with the family, or go fishing to…

2018 Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament Ups The Ante

Rich King Nov 23, 2017

The 2018 Paradise Bay Flounder Tournament details have been announced and Al Tortella at Paradise Island has upped the ante for the bay tournament for 2018. The prize money has been increased and you can fish two days instead of one. This is the largest bay flounder tournament held on the inland bays, and in Delmarva. You won't…

Flounder Pounder Open 2018 Will Be Off The Hook!

Rich King Nov 23, 2017

The 2018 Flounder Pounder Open's details have been set for next year and you want to get the dates reserved for this one! Go on vacation, quit your job, you won't want to miss the largest flounder tournament in the world. Al Tortella owner of Paradise Island has really amped it up for 2018. The Flounder Pounder Open will now be five days…

Ice House Bait And Tackle Holiday Midnight Madness Sale

Rich King Nov 23, 2017

Icehouse Bait and Tackle is located at 110 New Road in Lewes, Delaware. less than a block from the Lewes canal off Pilottown road. Captain Les Clemmer has added a lot of new gear over the summer and is also carrying hunting items including archery supplies and ammunition. He has the hard to find twenty-two rounds. Icehouse Bait…

Diamond State Custom Tackle Black Friday Sale And More

Rich King Nov 22, 2017

Now you can save big on tackle with Diamond State Custom Tackle's Black Friday to Cyber-Monday sale! Not only only do they have two combo packages that already save you money, but now they are on sale for a limited time for the holidays. Get stocked up for next year, or help fill a friends gear box for the holidays. They make great…

Spotted Lanternfly Is Delaware’s Next Invader

Rich King Nov 20, 2017

Spotted Lanternfly adult (NOV 20, 2017)Today the Delaware Department of Agriculture put out an alert. A spotted lanternfly was found in New Castle county. You may not think this is a big deal but in fact is a very big deal, especially to the forestry and agriculture industries. Pennsylvania has had issues with the Spotted Lantern fly since…

Status Quo Won, Menhaden Zero

Rich King Nov 15, 2017

I attended the ASMFC Menhaden Management Board's meeting the other day and I will say this, I am very disappointed in the outcome. In fact I am embarrassed by the outcome, Delaware in particular helped by voting for this bad decision. Months ago I had meetings with our governor and other state officials and I was given the impression…

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 30- Nov.5

Rich King Nov 10, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 30- Nov.5 Reminder for the week: Hunters and residents encouraged to review Delaware hunting and wildlife area regulations DOVER (Nov. 9, 2017) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure…

2017 DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Cleanup drew 1,500-plus volunteers who collected 3.8 tons of trash

Rich King Nov 10, 2017

2017 DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Cleanup drew 1,500-plus volunteers who collected 3.8 tons of trash DOVER (Nov. 9, 2017) – This year’s DNREC-sponsored 30th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held Sept. 16 drew 1,567 volunteers, who collected 3.8 tons of trash from 47 sites along more than 75 miles of Delaware’s waterways and coastline stretching from…

Environmental News

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board will meet November 13-14, 2017

Rich King Oct 30, 2017

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board will meet November 13-14, 2017 at The BWI Airport Marriott located at 1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The meeting notice, travel authorization form and travel reimbursement guidelines are attached. Meeting materials are available on the…

Environmental News

ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Board Sets 2018 Specifications for Horseshoe Crabs of Delaware Bay Origin

Rich King Oct 30, 2017

ASMFC Horseshoe Crab Board Sets 2018 Specifications for Horseshoe Crabs of Delaware Bay Origin Norfolk, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Management Board approved the harvest specifications for horseshoe crabs of Delaware Bay origin. Under the Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework, the…

Environmental News

American Eel Stock Assessment Update Finds Resource Remains Depleted

Rich King Oct 30, 2017

American Eel Stock Assessment Update Finds Resource Remains Depleted Norfolk, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s American Eel Management Board reviewed the results of the 2017 American Eel Stock Assessment Update, which indicates the resource remains depleted. The assessment updates the 2012 American Eel Benchmark…

Fall Fishing Is Picking Up

Rich King Oct 30, 2017

Brrrrrrrr, it is as cold in Florida as it is in Delaware, go figure. At least the water is warm! We are hunting lionfish and getting ready for DEMA, the Dive Equipment Manufacturing Association convention. Meanwhile you all are seeing some decent fish up north. Bluefish are still hitting like mad in the surf, but in some areas…

Albies In The Surf To The Table

Rich King Oct 24, 2017

My favorite fish to catch from land are albies, falsies, or false albacore and they are in thick right now. Now I just have to blow off this demolition job and get out there. The weather today is no good for this fishing so we will wait for tomorrow. The other day and for the last few days Gage Tayler and Tyler Graden have been…

Sea Bass Season Has Started

Rich King Oct 23, 2017

Sunday was the first day of sea bass season which will last until December thirty-first. there is decent flounder ad sea bass action off shore on the wrecks and reef sites. Charters went out on Sunday and loaded up for the first day of the season. Not too many were skunked and a lot of keeper flounder in the mix. Triggers and…

Fall Weekend Fishing

Rich King Oct 20, 2017

And Poof! Just like that we are into fall weather. Mother nature didn't waste anytime reminding us what time of year it is and the weather we are supposed to experience. Last year at this time we had these temperatures and nor'easters hitting us hard. Then it would warm up for a week or so, which will happen again this year. This weekend will…

Orionids Will Peak Friday Night

Rich King Oct 19, 2017

The Orionids, the most popular meteor shower for many stargazers, will peak Friday night, Oct 20th into the early dawn hours of Oct. 21st. 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 22nd.…

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Announces Annual Fall Trout Stocking For White Clay Creek

Rich King Oct 18, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking for White Clay Creek NEWARK (Oct. 18, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the annual fall trout stocking for White Clay Creek – a DNREC practice since 2007 allowing anglers an opportunity to do some fall fishing in a mellow…

Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament

Rich King Oct 16, 2017

I want to thank everyone for coming out this Saturday and fishing the first annual Chillaware Island Surf Fishing tournament. I had a blast putting this together. We could not have done this without our sponsors and venue. Big Chill Beach Club, Big Chill Surf Cantina, Liquid Board shop, Crooked Hammock, WBOC Outdoors…

Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament Fall Fishing Tips

Rich King Oct 13, 2017

So the weather despite being nasty today, will be better tomorrow and the waves will lay down a lot more. This is classic fall weather fishing and we are loving it. Hopefully the east winds have pushed in some fish. So how do you fish these conditions? That's easy ... You will need some weight for sure. Four ounces will do…

Aquaponics 101… A workshop series offered by the DSU Cooperative Extension Aquaculture Technical Assistance and Outreach Program

Rich King Oct 13, 2017

Aquaponics 101 A workshop series offered by the DSU Cooperative Extension Aquaculture Technical Assistance and Outreach Program Come join us as we explore aquaponics, the integration of aquaculture and hydroponics. The primary goal of the Aquaponics 101 workshop series is to help new and prospective aquaculture producers gain the…

A Whale OF A Time At The Beach

Rich King Oct 12, 2017

I think October is the new September, the weather has been phenomenal for this time of year. Last year it was colder with a lot more heavy storms. The Chillaware Surf Fishing tournament is this Saturday, there is still time to sign up but not much. Packets canbepicked up at Liquid Board shop today ad Friday from 11 am to 5 PM and then 5:30…

Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament Get Signed Up Now

Rich King Oct 9, 2017

We are less than a week away from the first annual Chillaware Surf Fishing tournament. We have a lot of people signed up and are planning on cutting off online entries By Wednesday, if you haven't signed up do so soon on the Eventbrite Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament page. You will be able to pick up your registration packets…

Fishing Report And Beach Conditions

Rich King Oct 5, 2017

The water temperatures are slowly climbing back up thanks to the warm days and cool nights. Nothing like we had a couple of weeks ago, that was some unusually cool weather. Masseys Ditch is topping out at seventy degrees and dropping to sixty-eight degrees. Mid week the water was only hitting sixty-eight and dropping as low as…

Third Annual Boo-Que By The Sea

Rich King Oct 2, 2017

The third annual Boo-Que By The Sea is on October 20th to the 21st at the southside campground at the Indian River Inlet in Delaware Seashore State park. This is one of the largest Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions east of the Mississippi. "The KCBS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque, is the…

Come On In The Water Is FIne

Rich King Sep 29, 2017

We have a small craft advisory today until two this afternoon. The water is starting to clear, yesterday the wind was brutal and the Delaware bay looked like chocolate milk. The ocean beaches had a lot of sand in the waves stirred up by the surge from Maria. Other than that the water is starting to look better. The fall…

Stand Up Paddle Board Safety

Rich King Sep 27, 2017

With the growing popularity of Stand Up Paddle boarding there are more adventurers out on the water than ever before. Most of us, even brand new beginners can get ourselves on the board even if it’s just kneeling or sitting and have the ability to paddle forward. You may not be using proper form or the most efficient or effective strokes, you…

Swimmer’s Itch What You Need To Know

Rich King Sep 27, 2017

Swimmers itch can be an issue this time of year but is very rare (July 2021) ... Update to this article ... This swimmer's itch below was never officially confirmed by this angler, nor a doctor. When asked to confirm this by the media they were told to not contact his doctor, and to just take his word for it. He instead created a…

The Point Bayside Is Fully Open

Rich King Sep 26, 2017

The closed area of the bayside of the point has been taken down this morning by parks. You can now access the entire bayside of the point. Walking in from the overlook parking lot above point comfort station access is now possible and even from the Cape Henlopen fishing pier. Just be careful of the water coming in at high tide if…

Post Hurricane Jose Fishing And Here Comes Maria

Rich King Sep 26, 2017

Despite Hurricane Jose near the coast, the fishing was not too bad until the waves really picked up and then it shut down for about two days. Once the water calmed down the parks opened the beaches for vehicles. When they were closed you could walk on and fish, we tried for bluefish and hit a few small ones, but for the most part the waves…

46.5-Pound Golden Tilefish Establishes New Delaware State Record For Deep-water Species

Rich King Sep 23, 2017

DNREC confirms that 46.5-pound golden tilefish establishes new state record for deep-water species LEWES (Sept. 22, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 46-pound, 8-ounce golden tilefish, caught in the Atlantic Ocean Aug. 25 by Tom Schanno of…

Fishing Hurricane Jose Before And After

Rich King Sep 22, 2017

With Hurricane Jose off the coast we were experiencing a lot of heavy wave action from storm surge and wind. The beaches took a pounding but they survived and usually do aside from one breach, and a lot of swales or tide pools. The water is still stirred up and the wave action has died down, but we are till seeing some fast waves just a lot…

The First Annual Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament Update

Rich King Sep 21, 2017

The First Annual Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament is on October 14th. Sign up now to get your space reserved! We are limiting this to 125 anglers due to the amount of space on 3Rs beach. Sign ups will NOT be available the day of the tournament. Sign up for tickets at this link. We also need to have a head count for the packets we are…

All Beach Crossings Are Open Except

Rich King Sep 21, 2017

The beaches are narrow at high tide, but drive-able. Be careful of wet soft sand. If it looks questionable don't drive across it check it first. All of the surf crossings are open except Faithful Steward in Delaware Seashore State park. I would imagine due to water in swales in front of the ramp, that is typically what happens at this…

Drive On Beaches Closed To Vehicles Till Thursday And Possibly Longer

Rich King Sep 20, 2017

State parks says the drive on beaches will be closed to vehicles until Wednesday morning. They will evaluate the beaches tomorrow morning and decide from there whether they will open them. right now the tide is low and the beaches are clear. High tide could push water up to the dune edges again in some areas. We are still looking…

Hurricane Jose Is Here To Stay

Rich King Sep 19, 2017

Hurricane Jose must love the northeast beaches. According to all of the models and weather stations. Hurricane Jose is not only slowing down, but is literally going to spin back around after it moves further northeast. It will be farther offshore,but still sendus some storm surge. It is going to hook northeast as it gets closer…

Inland Bays Update

Rich King Sep 19, 2017

The back bays or the inland bays are handling this okay on the first high tide. However tonight could be an issue, since the water is stacking up in the bays and unless a lot of it goes out at low tide, the lowareas will flood a little worse tonight about 11 PM. High tide is at 9 Pm at the Indian River Inlet. The usual low spots…

Dune Breach At Conquest Beach Update

Rich King Sep 19, 2017

Hurricane Jose breached the dune this morning and closed route 1. This was in combination with bay water flooding the southbound lane first, then the dune breached and closed the entire highway. The breach is a couple hundred yards south of the drive on access at Conquest beach. The area where water has been washing in and…

Dune Breach Closes Route 1 Southbound Lane

Rich King Sep 19, 2017

Route 1 southbound was just closed for water on the highway. This was mostly bay water, until the dune breached below Dewey Beach that is also flooding the highway. " The breach is at Conquest Road and is flowing heavily through the dunes from the beach across route 1." Del Dot has closed the southbound lane for now. We will let…

Jose Floods Route 1

Rich King Sep 19, 2017

Well so far route 1 is flooded near conquest drive on access in Delaware Seashore State Park. The highway is passable but use caution. The waves are huge and fast this morning. Water is to the dunes on all of the beaches. High tide is at 8:40 AM at the Indian River Inlet. You can expect to see water on route 1 for a couple of…

Surf Fishing Beaches Are Closed

Rich King Sep 18, 2017

Delaware State Parks have closed all surf fishing beaches until Tuesday. They will evaluate the beaches on Tuesday to see whether they can be reopened. High tide is at 6 PM this evening and the beaches are already getting washed over and we have an hour until high tide. Yesterday evening Gordons Pond washed over at the towers where the…

First Nautical Flea Market held at Island Watersports in Fenwick

Rich King Sep 18, 2017

On October 21st the first annual Nautical Flea Market will be held at Island Watersports in Fenwick Island in the parking lot. The event starts at 8 AM and lasts until 3 PM. I asked Mike Ferrari why he was putting on this event. "We decided to do it for the local community to get together, and it ended up as an opportunity to…

Here Comes Hurricane Jose

Rich King Sep 18, 2017

We have a tropical storm warning starting tonight, high surf advisory, and a coastal flood advisory into Wednesday evening the twentieth of September. Even though the storm is off the coast we will still see the effects of storm surge. Waves are larger and faster, the surfers are going to love this if it hits just right. The…

Weekend Is Looking Good For Fishing

Rich King Sep 15, 2017

The surf is nice and calm now but by the beginning of next week Jose is going to light us up a little bit if it takes the most popular projected path. You might want to get your fishing in this weekend. We had to cancel the Jet Ski Fishing tournament just in case that swell was here early. There were some heavy waves yesterday but…

Redfish Are Showing Up All Over And Skate For Your Plate

Rich King Sep 13, 2017

I ran into some of the fish and wildlife officers yesterday at Representative Steve Smyk's coffeehouse meeting and chatted them up for a bit. Those folks have a tough job this time of year. In the summer it is all fishing and boating, but now they have to add hunting to the mix. So if you see some of these folks, also known as Mr…

Great Day Surf Fishing With Friends

Rich King Sep 9, 2017

Fun day in the surf the air temperatures are nice and cool. Despite that wind today the catching was decent. Lots of little blues at the point today and farther south at Conquest and the Indian River Inlet. Short striped bass down there as well. We were tearing up blues on mullet, squid, fishbites, and spoons. Nothing like the…

Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament On October 14th

Rich King Sep 8, 2017

Save the date! On October 14th, Delaware Surf Fishing is hosting the first annual 2017 Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament. With the help of our sponsors Big Chill Beach Club, Liquid Board Shop, Crooked Hammock, Big Chill Surf Cantina, Taco Reho, Helly Hansen, El Dorado and Diamond State Custom Tackle. A portion of proceeds will be donated…

Locals Summer Has Started

Rich King Sep 6, 2017

Ryan Corr caught this speckled trout at the point on Sunday on a mullet rig. Hope everyone had a great labor day weekend and summer. Now it is time for locals' summer and to do some serious fishing. It is much easier to fish weekends when the summer crowds die down. We will still see more people on the weekends but not like it has been. With…

DNREC Needs Our Input For Tautog And Black Sea Bass

Rich King Sep 6, 2017

From the Desk of John Clark, Fisheries Section Administrator, Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Hey Rich, I hope you are well on this rainy start to the Labor Day weekend. I am wondering if you can help us out by getting feedback from your readers and members about the following tog and black sea bass issues. The tog issue has been out…

ASMFC To Hold Sept. 14 public hearing in Dover on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan

Rich King Sep 6, 2017

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Sept. 14 public hearing in Dover on proposed amendment to Atlantic menhaden management plan DOVER (Sept. 5, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Interstate…

Updated European Model For Hurricane Irma

Rich King Sep 2, 2017

The European model for Irma is putting her off the coast of Delmarva the tenth to the twelfth of September. If that happens we will see some serious storm surge and a lot of rain and wind. Lots of rain and wind. We are going to see a ridiculous amount of storm surge regardless how close Hurricane Irma gets if she does come up the…

Will Hurricane Irma Hit Delmarva

Rich King Sep 2, 2017

I keep seeing every prediction out there and social media is full of maps and all kinds of "information" in all honesty it is still too early to tell. The European models are usually the best, but they are never a hundred percent either. The cone of uncertainly term is all over the place and the maps are all spaghetti. So my best…

Flying Ship Spotted Off Rehoboth????

Rich King Sep 1, 2017

(Sept 2017) ...I have had several people send me pictures of a flying ship off the coast of Rehoboth. Funny thing is the ship picture being sent appears to be flying or floating in the air, but it really is not. Also I keep getting pictures of different ships. I doubt there is more than one flying ship or a single "flying ship" for that matter.…

Wet Holiday Weekend Fishing

Rich King Sep 1, 2017

Well the storm surge calmed down more than we thought which is great. The beaches are still carved up and there are swales or tide pools on just about all of them. DO NOT DRIVE through these even when they are "dry" get out and make sure the sand is solid first. Water will still be just under the sand and it can rather "quick" and…

Dead Sea Turtle Washes Up At The Point

Rich King Sep 1, 2017

Yesterday we got to fish the point a day early since it was opened up a day early. That was a lot of fun slamming little blue fish all day, this morning the crew is out there and came across this dead sea turtle. If you come across any dead marine life in the parks contact the rangers at (302) 739-4580 or, send a text message to…

Two Kayakers Almost Die In Harbor Of Safe Refuge

Rich King Aug 31, 2017

The ferry is outbound and they are paddling like crazy. (August 31, 2018) ... The point opened one day early this morning and I went out to explore, see the new formed up beaches, take pictures, formulate a plan for next week's beach clean up, and of course do some surf fishing. While I was out there, I watched something I thought I would…

The Point Opens Friday The First

Rich King Aug 30, 2017

Stretches of ocean beach to reopen at DNREC’s Cape Henlopen State Park LEWES (Aug. 30, 2017) – DNREC’s Divisions of Parks & Recreation and Fish & Wildlife announced today that stretches of ocean beach between Gordons Pond and Herring Point, and beachfront along the ocean side of The Point on Cape Henlopen, will reopen Sept. 1,…

NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment

Rich King Aug 29, 2017

NOAA Fisheries Announces Final Rule for Unmanaged Forage Omnibus Amendment August 25, 2017 - The following was released by NOAA Fisheries: NOAA Fisheries announces a new rule to protect unmanaged forage fish. Forage fish are small schooling species that serve as prey for larger commercially and recreationally important fish, as well as…

First Tropical Storm Of The Year

Rich King Aug 28, 2017

Anyone remember last year when we practically had a hurricane n February? It is that time of year and we are already starting to see bad storms. Texas was hammered by Hurricane Harvey and is still being hit with rain. The flooding is like they have never seen before. Our first tropical storm, which if it builds will be tropical…

Mullet Are Soon To Run

Rich King Aug 26, 2017

The inland bays and tidal creeks are loaded with mullet. You cold walk on the water they are so thick. Soon they will move out into the bay around the Cape Henlopen fishing pier, Lewes beach, new road bay access and the Indian River Inlet. They will run the surf and the blues will follow them and feed, as well as the striped bass,…

Pending Delaware State Record Spanish Mackerel Caught Out Of Lewes

Rich King Aug 25, 2017

Captain Les Clemmer of the Martha Marie charter services was out the other day and one of his anglers hit a nice Spanish Mackerel. Jeffrey Nichols was visiting the area after a long couple months in the coal mines when he slammed this Spanish mackerel. The fish measured thirty-one inches with a girth of twelve inches. When they got back to…

States Schedule Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Amendment 3

Rich King Aug 25, 2017

States Schedule Hearings on Atlantic Menhaden Draft Amendment 3 Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Florida have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on Draft Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden.The details of those hearings follow. Maine Dept. of Marine…

ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Management Board to Meet November 13th & 14th to Consider Approval of Amendment 3 and Set 2018 Specifications

Rich King Aug 25, 2017

ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Management Board to Meet November 13th & 14th to Consider Approval of Amendment 3 and Set 2018 Specifications Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Menhaden Management Board will meet November 13-14, 2017 to consider approval of Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management…

Rehoboth Beach Issues Swimming Advisory

Rich King Aug 24, 2017

Today DNREC issued a swim advisory for Rehoboth Beach. The cause is stated to be from wildlife, meaning birds feeding along the shore line, and their droppings creates an elevated bacteria level. I have a problem with this since there is hardly any natural food living along, or in that beach due to replenishment. My guess would…

Ghost Tower Defaced In Cape Henlopen State Park

Rich King Aug 24, 2017

For a couple of weeks this graffiti has been on one of the Ghost tower doors at Gordons Pond in Cape Henlopen State Park. There is also the same "name" written in sharpie on the window of the other tower and one of the dune signs. Delaware State Parks would like any and all help in locating this person(s) responsible for defacing…

Fishing Report

Rich King Aug 24, 2017

Sorry this took so long I am still trying to get caught up after a very long weekend with the Flounder Pounder Open and our eclipse fishing. Well I don't have to tell you how the flounder action is offshore, or do I? Thanks to the Flounder Pounder Open we know the summer flattie fishing was killer last weekend. Some people caught…

Save The Magnuson-Stevens Act

Rich King Aug 23, 2017

If you would like to add your name and business name to the letter below asking to protect the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and its conservation provisions, as proposed in H.R. 200 and H.R. 2023. Recreational anglers and commercial anglers alike benefit from this act. To show your support and…

Non Profit Organizations

Punkin Chunkin Association Cancels 2017 Event

Rich King Aug 23, 2017

From the BOD of Punkin Chunkin to be immediately released. Our non-profit, the World Punkin Chunkin Association, a 100% volunteer based group, has recently come under litigation regarding the incident where Ms. Suzanne Dakessian, a Sharp Entertainment’s employee, was involved in an unfortunate accident at our 2016 event. The pending lawsuit…

Flounder Pounder Open 2017 Results

Rich King Aug 23, 2017

Over the weekend the largest Flounder tournament in the world was held at Paradise Marina in Long Neck Delaware. The Flounder Pounder Open. Anglers were fishing for two out of three days for the top prize of one hundred thousand dollars. All tolled anglers were competing for one hundred and seventy five thousand dollars and the Caluttas…

This True Blue Crab Is Rare

Rich King Aug 22, 2017

Tim The Tune Man (Pritchett) was crabbing in Maryland today when he caught this crab oddity while running a trot line. A completely blue, blue claw crab. This is a rarity that happens none to often and usually only commercial crabbers catch them. Tim said "I heard that people let these go for luck so I did, and we did great today".…

Surf Fish The Solar Eclipse Of 2017

Rich King Aug 20, 2017

Monday at one in the afternoon Delaware will start to see the solar eclipse of 2017. We will only see a partial eclipse about eighty percent. Just because it is a partial eclipse does not mean it is safe to view with the naked eye. You stare at the sun too long you can damage your eyes. If you look at a solar eclipse even just a…

Flounder Pounder Open 2017 Last Day At The Scales

Rich King Aug 20, 2017

THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your “agreement” they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor and it is a nightmare trying to get your money.Paradise…

Watch The Flounder Pounder Open Scales Live

Rich King Aug 20, 2017

We have been live on the Delaware Surf Fishing Facebook page at the scales as well as Paradise Marina's cameras, which we have on the DSF website on a page, click the link to go there. We apologize for any dropped signals, it is not easy keeping a phone hooked up all day. The phone gets hot, knocked off the tripod (four times),…

Flounder Pounder Open 2017 First Day At The Scales

Rich King Aug 19, 2017

Only forty boats went out yesterday, which is understandable due to the conditions. Most of these anglers went out because people have to work today. Honestly if I were in a tournament competing for a hundred grand top prize, I would have some serious anal glaucoma, just sayin. The conditions were next level nautical out front,…

The Flounder Pounder Open Anglers Are Ready But Weather Is An Issue

Rich King Aug 18, 2017

Last night was the captain's meeting at Paradise Marina for the Flounder Pounder Open 2017. Never heard that much smack talking in my life, it was awesome. There are over three hundred boats and a thousand plus anglers in this year's Flounder Pounder Open. Good luck to everyone in the tournament and especially those actually fishing today. …

Big Flounder Coming To The Scales

Rich King Aug 17, 2017

That will be the phrase we hear a lot this weekend at the Flounder Pounder Open 2017. The Walker boys went out yesterday and walloped a nice sized seven plus pound flattie at twenty-six and three-quarters of an inch. The Katydid, yesterday brought an eight plus pounder to the scales, and the Grizzly brought in a few big summer…

Beach Clean Ups A Big Success

Rich King Aug 17, 2017

(August 2017) ... I hate seeing trash anywhere in the environment, it drives me nuts. Why can't people pick up after themselves? Why do people throw trash out their car window? Is our world your trash can? DSF has been hosting beach clean ups for over a month and we are now back where we started rotating the parks. I want to thank Big Chill…

Delaware Surf Fishing Black Numbered Tags Up For Auction

Rich King Aug 15, 2017

Delaware State Parks have thirteen Delaware Surf Fishing black numbered tags up for auction. A couple double digit tags, triple digits, and tags if won you can select your number, if it has not been chosen already. The auction started on August fourteenth and will go until August twenty-eight. The double digit tags up for auction…

Delmarva Dominated the 44th White Marlin Open

Rich King Aug 12, 2017

On the last day of the forty fourth White Marlin Open, three hundred and twenty-seven boats went fishing for their last shot at topping the leader board. The weather this year was the big player in the outcome of this tournament. Usually Thursday is the big day for turnovers, this year it was Friday, the last day. Due to the crazy…

Summer Doldrums? Book a charter!

Rich King Aug 11, 2017

Summer Doldrums? Book a charter! If you're a surfcaster than you know that fishing is slowwwwww right now. Beaches are crowded, its hot, there's just not a lot going on. Besides the occasional kingfish it's either gonna be skates or sharks. So to mix it up a bit we took a charter out for some inshore action, chasing big Flounder and sea…

What Are These Swimming Worms!

Rich King Aug 11, 2017

(August 2017) ... For the past few days I have been getting a lot of pictures sent to us with the same question. What in the heck are these freaky looking things. Some of the questions were much more descriptive and colorful. Fast swimming worms swarming around boats, and people not wanting to get near them. Do they bite…

Delaware Angler Leads The White Marlin Open

Rich King Aug 10, 2017

Before it started the biggest story that came out of the White Marlin Open this year was a bar tab for twenty thousand dollars, that went viral. For Delaware the biggest story is the eighty-six pound White that came to the scales yesterday. The 2017 White Marlin Open started in a tornado, literally. The first day there were heavy…

Non Profit Organizations

Experience Punkin Chunkin! 2017 Could be our LAST YEAR…

Rich King Aug 10, 2017

Experience Punkin Chunkin! 2017 Could be our LAST YEAR... The 32nd annual Punkin Chunkin to be held on November 3rd, 4th & 5th might be their last the organization fears. Without their main sponsor, Science Channel, which contributed twenty five percet of the donations needed to host this unique world class event, the Punkin…

Second Annual Delaware Jet Ski Fishing Tournament

Rich King Aug 9, 2017

Last year DSF hosted a jet ski fishing tournament for the Delaware Jet Ski fishing crew and this year we are doing another one on September 16th. Anglers will shot-gun start from the Masseys Landing area at 8 AM. The tournament ends at 3 PM and all anglers will come back to my house for a weigh in and cook out by 4:30 PM. We will…

Join The Clean Water Alliance For Delaware Today

Rich King Aug 8, 2017

Clean Water Alliance Membership Form Thank you for supporting the Clean Water: Delaware’s Clear Choice Campaign. The goal of this statewide educational & outreach effort is to secure additional clean water funding to improve our water quality for current and future generations. The Campaign is overseen by the Clean Water Alliance…

State record 36-pound, 3.2-ounce catfish caught from the Nanticoke River near Seaford

Rich King Aug 8, 2017

SEAFORD (Aug. 8, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has confirmed a new state record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament: a 36-pound, 3.2-ounce blue catfish, caught June 20 by Jordan Chelton of Harrington. The fish was 38½ inches long and had a girth of 27½ inches. Walker caught the fish in the upper Nanticoke River near…

Flash Flood Watch Today

Rich King Aug 7, 2017

Be careful today flash flooding is no joke and can be very dangerous. From the NWS ...... Flood Advisory Flood Advisory National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 1141 AM EDT MON AUG 7 2017 DEC001-005-MDC011-041-071845- /O.NEW.KPHI.FA.Y.0192.170807T1541Z-170807T1845Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Sussex…

Dolphin Carcass Washes Up At Cape

Rich King Aug 5, 2017

Every once in a while a carcass of some sort washes up on the beach. Even large whales. So when this happens what should you do? First and foremost do not touch any marine mammal that washes up on a beach. Many carry diseases that can transfer to humans. after all they are mammals, not fish. Yesterday a dolphin carcass washed up…

Flounder Pounder Open Are You Ready!

Rich King Aug 5, 2017

THIS COMPNANY HAS OWED DSF A $1,000 FOR OVER 6 YEARS. Never work with Paradise they do no pay their bills. If you do work with them get it in writing and get paid up front. As soon as you are done with your "agreement" they decide to renegotiate your payment. They do this to every vendor and it is a nightmare trying to get your money.…

Sea Glass Wreath A How To

Rich King Aug 4, 2017

I attended the 2017 Sea Glass festival in Lewes, DE, for the first time and became infatuated with sea glass wreaths. Sea glass is precisely what the name suggests, glass that was discarded or dropped in the ocean. It has a certain mysterious quality to it because we can wonder about the conditions surrounding how the glass arrived from point…

How To Be A Valued Guest

Rich King Aug 4, 2017

I am a self-professed “Fish-Bum”. I manage to fish over a hundred days a year always on someone else’s boat. Over the years I have learned to be a good guest when fishing, whether on beach or boat being invited to fish with a crew requires some work on your part. My Friend J.R. Whitsell, a local lure maker (JIGGED UP CUSTOMS) and I were…

Beware Of Large Holes On The Beach

Rich King Aug 4, 2017

We have an issue with large holes on the drive on beaches. I was at 3Rs yesterday fishing and when I drove on, as usual on a weekday there was hardly anyone out there, so you can take your time to look at the cuts and the ocean while you drive the beach. Luckily I was paying attention, because a small berm in front of the truck…

SUP Yoga Delaware

Rich King Aug 2, 2017

About the Author ... In addition to being an advocate for clean water, healthy ecosystems, and a defender of marine life, Stacey Chandler is a certified Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher, SUP Yoga & Stand Up Paddleboard instructor. She teaches and certifies SUP Yoga teachers. She is the only certifying SUP Yoga teacher in DE. Stacey lives…

State Parks Go Retro With New Surf Tags

Rich King Aug 2, 2017

The old surf tags are back with the traditional Delaware State colors. Back in the day these were the generic tags that were offered and they were numbered. Now we have the white generic tag with the blue embossed image, and they are not numbered. Recently Kathy Keating received her new old tag and the reaction has been great. "We…

Post Storm Fishing

Rich King Aug 2, 2017

Well the nor'easter was fun, saw a lot of storm tourists too. One guy was swept off the ocean city jetty when he got too close and the waves washed across. Swimmers on Sunday were getting pummeled by heavy waves. It is the ocean people it can get rough and when it does it is best to stay out of it completely. The beaches are…

Two Meteor Showers Put On A Summer Celestial Show

Rich King Jul 31, 2017

The Delta Aquariids are still going strong and the Perseids are starting to show up as well. Late at night after the moon sets is the best viewing time from midnight until dawn. The radiant point for the Delta Aquarid shower is near star Skat, or Delta Aquarii in the great square of the constellation Pegasus. The Deltas are not as bright as…

Summer Nor’easter Update

Rich King Jul 29, 2017

Well ... it's raining ... again. The seas are angry today, but only a mild rage. Last night's rain was close to four inches for most of Sussex county. The winds today are not as bad as predicted. High tide is around 2:30 PM for the beaches, after that, around 5 to 6 PM I would check the beaches for treasures. There is a sink hole…

Kendall Cleans While She Visits

Rich King Jul 28, 2017

Many of my friends who surf fish will clean the beach while we fish or upon our arrival. We can not stand seeing trash on the beach. The parks actually provide bags for people and remind them to carry in and carry out at all park entrances. Most of the trash on a beach does not come from tourists or beach goers. Most comes from…

Liquid Board Shop’s New Fishing Shirts

Rich King Jul 28, 2017

Mike Ridings owner of Liquid Board Shop on route 1 has brought in a new line of short sleeved T shirts and long sleeved fishing shirts. "I wanted a unique shirt for anglers in the area, these were perfect. We will have more designs soon and are collaborating with a few different companies to expand our fishing shirt lines." The…

Environmental News

DNREC Police Rescue Woman Thrown Overboard

Rich King Jul 28, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police rescue woman thrown overboard from her own boat into Rehoboth Bay MILLSBORO (July 28, 2017) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescued a 65-year-old Lewes woman from Rehoboth Bay Thursday after she was ejected from her fishing skiff and it continued to spin out of…

Fly Fishing Delmarva

Tying Terrestrials, Ken’s Crazy Ant

Rich King Jul 28, 2017

I said I’d come up with more on terrestrials and I’m making good on it. Of course, I'm a fisherman so it took a little longer than “over the weekend” as I’d promised. The Boss was out of town so I spent some time in the basement and got crafty with a how-to tying video. I'm pretty excited about this first run at it and I even sent it to the…

Slamming Snakeheads: A Tutorial for Catching an Invasive Species

Rich King Jul 27, 2017

Slamming Snakeheads: A Tutorial for Catching an Invasive Species The Northern Snakehead is an invasive species from Asia that got its start in the United States as pets, sold in many aquarium stores. This fast-growing fish is shrouded in legend and myth, yet is extremely exciting to target and even more fun to catch. Catching it can…

Late Summer Fish Are Early

Rich King Jul 26, 2017

One fish we normally don't see until mid to late august is pompano. One was caught over the weekend at Fenwick Island. It is strange to see these warmer water fish when the water temperatures are not as warm as year's past. Masseys landing is only topping out at seventy-six degrees and dropping to seventy-two degrees today. Even…

Environmental News

Extended Closure Of Delaware Bay For Recreational Shellfish Harvest

Rich King Jul 26, 2017

DNREC establishes 21-day timeframe for extended closure of Delaware Bay for recreational shellfish harvest after Kent County’s wastewater plant discharge returns to acceptable water quality levels DOVER (July 26, 2017) – As reported this week to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Surface Water Discharges Section,…

MV Twin Capes Ferry Will Be Sunk To Create A New Artificial Reef In 2018

Rich King Jul 25, 2017

DRBA to sell MV Twin Capes ferry to DNREC for reefing Vessel will become part of Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef off the Delaware coast (Cape May, NJ) Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced that the ferry vessel, MV Twin Capes, will be sold to Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control…

Hot Summer Fishing

Rich King Jul 22, 2017

Definitely the dead of summer, despite the heat,you can tell by the traffic. Wow is all I can say. Stay hydrated out there too it's gonna be a hot one today. The fishing is decent for the most part depending on what you are trying to catch. The offshore anglers are hit or miss on tuna. There are enough boats in the Indian River…

Coastal Flood Advisory Starts At 6 PM

Rich King Jul 22, 2017

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ 1045 AM EDT SAT JUL 22 2017 DEZ002>004-NJZ012>014-020>027-230400- /O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0014.170722T2200Z-170723T0400Z/ KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-MIDDLESEX-WESTERN MONMOUTH- EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY- ATLANTIC…

Fly Fishing Delmarva

Fly Tying Demonstration Sunday

Rich King Jul 22, 2017

When summer really gets into swing, and the aquatic hatches start to thin out, terrestrials like ants and hoppers become important forage for trout. Tomorrow (Sunday July 23rd) the Orvis shop in Bethesda Maryland will be hosting me and we’ll be tying flies four a few hours beginning at noon. If you’ve decided it’s too hot to make the run over…

Beach Cleanups Inspire Other Groups To Do Their Part

Rich King Jul 21, 2017

We have been hosting beach clean ups every Tuesday at eight in the morning for a month now and it has been very successful with turnouts and trash collected. We have averaged about five hundred pounds of trash and debris. One volunteer even found a casino chip from Las Vegas, we still are unsure of the value of the chip it is just a…

What Makes A Good Fishing Spot

Rich King Jul 20, 2017

I am often asked “What makes a good fishing spot”… My reply is usually something like “Fish where the fish are, because you can’t catch what isn’t there”. I’m not being a jerk I’m telling the truth! Generally speaking, I want to see 3 things in a fishing spot. The first thing is a moving tide or current. The next thing I want to see is some…

Cooking & Recipes

Smoking The Blues

Rich King Jul 20, 2017

We had another great bluefish run again this spring, the big gators are one of my favorite fish to catch. They are super aggressive blowing up top waters and fight hard. I was lucky enough to land over a dozen fish this spring all over ten pounds, including a 37" 16 pound bluefish on a popper that earned me a citation. I released most of the…

Fishing The Millpond Weeds

Rich King Jul 20, 2017

Summer time fishing in the millponds around Delaware and Eastern Shore of Maryland means one thing: Weeds! A place where you were nailing staging, pre-spawn bass on a suspending jerkbait with two treble hooks in the Spring becomes choked with weeds come mid-July. Hydrilla up growth, floating weed mats, Lily pads…you name it. The area millponds…

Maryland’s New Off-Road Vehicle Trail Opens in Garrett County

Rich King Jul 20, 2017

Maryland’s New Off-Road Vehicle Trail Opens in Garrett County July 20, 2017 Reservations Now Being Accepted for the St. John’s Rock ORV Trail and Campground Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can get ready to take on a new trail as the Maryland Department of Natural Resources opens St. John’s Rock ORV Trail and Campground in Garrett County.…

Wounds From Fish Can Be Deadly

Rich King Jul 19, 2017

Dialogue from the Facebook post ... "My friend’s grandfather was gutting a trigger fish in OCMD and cut his finger. He went to the hospital, was given an oral antibiotic and discharged. Overnight he developed a high fever and his hand looks like this now. They are admitting him and infectious disease specialists are on their way to…

DNREC Closes Recreational Shellfish Harvest In North Delaware Bay Due To Undertreated Wastewater

Rich King Jul 18, 2017

DNREC closes recreational shellfish harvest in north Delaware Bay due to undertreated wastewater from Kent County treatment plant DOVER (July 18, 2017) – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today directed the Kent County wastewater treatment plant to take immediate action to correct an ongoing…

Summer Tautog Season Starts Off With A Bang

Rich King Jul 17, 2017

Today was the first day of summer's tautog season, which is July seventeenth to August thirty first with a creel of five fish at fifteen inches or better. Several boaters fished the outer and inner walls, haystacks and wrecks off the coast in the Delaware Bay. Some had great luck with keepers, and others came up donuts for tautog,…

Paradise Marina’s Second Annual Bay Flounder Tournament

Rich King Jul 16, 2017

Yesterday was the Paradise Marina's second annual Bay Flounder tournament. Two Hundred and seventy-four anglers fished for first place worth five thousand dollars. Anglers showed up at the marina to sign in at seven in the morning. Five dollars of every entry fee was donated to the Boys and Girls club in Oak Orchard. The tournament raised one…

Kayak Fishing The Pier

Rich King Jul 14, 2017

Any day fishing is a good day in my book. I get excited every time, waking up early, getting all my gear ready. My name is Jason Schuster and I grew up and still live in Newark, Delaware. I've been fishing, crabbing, and hunting all my life. The plan for today was to head down to the Cape Henlopen fishing pier and meet up with my buddy Gage. I…

Back On The Trigger

Rich King Jul 14, 2017

The rain last night was heavy for some and nonexistent for others. The light show was fun for sure, unless you were one of the people running away at the Rehoboth boardwalk. Despite the down pour, the water today is pretty clear at the Cape Henlopen pier. The boys are back at it trying for more trigger and so far they have struck out, but had a…

Late Summer Fish Arriving Early

Rich King Jul 13, 2017

One of the best parts of my job is helping people fish or guiding them so to speak. My favorite is to see the kids out catching. School has been out for a while now and a lot of kids are hitting the water. These days to see kids enjoying the outdoors is a rarity thanks to video games. I know a lot of parents that make the kids get outside…

Tarpon Off The Jersey Coast

Rich King Jul 12, 2017

Tarpons were caught in bunker nets off the New Jersey Coastline When the Gulf stream moves north all kinds of fish that we never normally see in our waters comes with it. We have seen tarpon before in older pictures and hear rumors of some caught here and there. Last year a barracuda was caught in the Delaware bay by a buddy of mine, I have…

Taylor Needs Skates And Dogfish For Research

Rich King Jul 12, 2017

Here is your chance to do something with all those skates and dogfish you are catching and help in some research. Taylor Deemer who works at Lighthouse View Bait and Tackle, the shop at the Cape Henlopen fishing pier, needs our help. This is limited to people who fish in the Lewes and Cape Henlopen State Park area so it is easier…

Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament’s New Youth Division

Rich King Jul 12, 2017

DOVER – Fishing offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy Delaware’s great outdoors and spend quality time with family. To add to the experience for anglers age 15 and under, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced a new youth division of the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament with smaller qualifying sizes for trophy fish than…

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce the Modern Fish Act

Rich King Jul 12, 2017

Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce the Modern Fish Act Recreational Fishermen Laud Wicker, Nelson and Colleagues July 10, 2017 (Washington, DC) - Today, the recreational fishing and boating community praised the Senate introduction of the Modern Fish Act by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Brian…

Bass Fishing The Chester River Headwaters

Rich King Jul 8, 2017

(Oct. 2016) A couple of weeks ago I got that call we all like to get. William Van Sant of Lachwood Fishing Adventures in Maryland called. "Hey are you free this week, I want to get you out on the river for some crack of dawn bass fishing" Well you don't have to ask me twice, just tell me when you want to go, and I will make the…

Pulling Triggers And Trout

Rich King Jul 7, 2017

The weather is crazy with all the storms, lot of flash flooding which will dirty up the water for a day or so, and at least a couple of tides. The water temperatures despite the heat are holding nicely. Inland bays at Masseys landing is bouncing between sixty-eight and seventy-nine degrees between tides. The Delaware Bay is in the…

Floundering In The Heat

Rich King Jul 5, 2017

Hello… My name is Joe Yack. This is the first of many articles I hope to write for DSF, I hope you like it! Not a day goes by that I don’t wake up and think…”If I could, where would I fish today?” It has been that way for years. In years past when I was still working as a carpenter/superintendent my career got in the way and now…

Summer Striped Bass Slot Season

Rich King Jul 5, 2017

Summer striped bass slot season started July first, and will last until August thirty first. You can keep striped bass or rockfish in the size range of twenty to twenty five inches. Personally they 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…

Delaware’s Budget Is Set

Rich King Jul 3, 2017

Budget Deal Reached, Grants-in-Aid Restored (Dover) Two days after missing a deadline to have a state spending plan in place, Delaware legislators and Gov. John Carney reached a consensus on a new balanced budget. To avoid any interruption of state services, the government has been operating under a limited three-day spending bill to…

Fourth Of July Weekend Fishing

Rich King Jun 30, 2017

well as far as I am concerned this is the halfway point for the summer season, fourth of July weekend. The madness gets a little crazier, and eventually we hit August and then the summer season is over. It seems a lot more crowded this year, which is good for area businesses. Summer hibernation is in full effect. That is when the…

Non Profit Organizations

Third Annual Kids Catch All Tournament

Rich King Jun 29, 2017

The third Annual Kids Catch All Tournament was last weekend and it was big success to raise money for the Lymes Disease Association of Delmarva. This event is held annually at the Indian River Inlet marina and was a great time. Despite the rough weather and water the first day, a lot of fish came to the scales Sunday. Triggerfish,…

Environmental News

Crab Pot Thieves Caught In Herring Creek

Rich King Jun 27, 2017

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife officers make arrests for crabbing violations and crab pot thefts DOVER (June 27, 2017) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested two New Castle County men June 24, following an investigation into multiple crabbing and crab pot theft violations that occurred on Herring Creek…

Beach Plum Island State Park Beach Is Clean

Rich King Jun 27, 2017

Five of us met at Beach Plum Island State Park today and cleaned the beach, in the rain. That was a bit unexpected and wet. We filled six trash bags with over two hundred pounds of trash. That is the cleanest I have ever seen that beach, we figured there would be three times the trash we collected. I think the most numerous items…

Fly Fishing Delmarva

Water Water Everywhere

Rich King Jun 27, 2017

Water water everywhere It's been a wet spring. From the beaches to the trout streams there seems to be no shortage of runoff. While I couldn't join the crew on the beach in the last week I was lucky enough to be guiding up on The Big Gunpowder Falls. If you aren't familiar with the river it's one to put on the road-trip list. With flows…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes

Rich King Jun 27, 2017

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes DOVER (June 26, 2017) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan…

Environmental News

Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2

Rich King Jun 26, 2017

Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2 to help prevent boating under the influence and save lives on the water DOVER (June 26, 2017) – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced Delaware’s active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at…

Paradise Marina’s Bay Flounder Tournament

Rich King Jun 24, 2017

Everyone ready for a warm up to the Flounder Pounder Open? Want to win five thousand dollars? The Paradise Grill Bay Flounder Tournament is on Saturday July 15th, rain or shine. This is a great way to get the kids involved and they could win up to five hundred dollars and are eligible to win prizes in the adult categories. Largest…

Friday Fishing And Night Is Right On

Rich King Jun 23, 2017

Yup, more rain for the weekend. Had a little this morning too, tomorrow should only last to about a little after noon. Either way it is crowded this weekend, lot of traffic today and early too which was weird, but no worries it picked right back up after it slacked off. The water temperatures are bouncing from sixty six degrees to…

2017 Flounder Pounder Open Rules And Regulations

Rich King Jun 23, 2017

Paradise Marina & Short’s Marine are excited to announce the details for the 2017 Flounder Pounder Open August 18th - 20th This is a three day tournament, you choose the two days you are going to fish. This will be a flounder tournament only and you must fish from a registered watercraft.…

Weekend Fishing Outlook

Rich King Jun 22, 2017

Well the wind finally dies down but that will change up Friday into Saturday with rain and more wind. Yesterday's storm was nothing short of an epic amount of rain. Then again neither was the one a few days ago. We have had some serious rain showers. Then there is the wind, seriously it can stop blowing anytime now. The few days…

Coastal Flood Advisory This Evening

Rich King Jun 22, 2017

Coastal Flood Advisory COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ 331 AM EDT THU JUN 22 2017 DEZ003-004-NJZ012>014-020-022>027-222100- /O.NEW.KPHI.CF.Y.0013.170622T2100Z-170623T0100Z/ INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-MIDDLESEX-WESTERN MONMOUTH- EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-…

Non Profit Organizations

Lionfish Invade Delaware

Rich King Jun 20, 2017

I want to send a huge shout out to Crooked Hammock and La Vida group for helping the Coast Watch Alliance, SEALEG, and Delaware Surf Fishing at the Lionfish World Championship during the Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day. Their donation fed all of the volunteers at this two-day event in Pensacola Florida. That's right Delaware…

Weekly Beach Clean Ups Resume

Rich King Jun 20, 2017

Today was the first day of weekly beach clean ups in the Delaware State parks. These will all happen on Tuesdays and we will meet at a different park each week, there is a schedule below. Delaware Surf Fishing LLC in cooperation with Surfrider Foundation Delaware Chapter, Big Chill Beach Club and Liquid Board shops hosted today's…

Fishing Is Heating Up

Rich King Jun 14, 2017

Hot Hot Hot! Now we are into the heatwaves of summer and she came in strong. The water temperatures are still in the mid sixties in the Delaware bay and the surf. The inland bays have shot up to seventy eight degrees in just a few days and dropping to seventy degrees. The fluctuating tides really move the temperatures around in the back bays.…

Weekend Outlook

Rich King Jun 9, 2017

Its gonna be a scorcher this weekend, and rather crowded based on the traffic we are seeing this afternoon. The winter June weather we had the last few days was an interesting surprise. Now we are headed into full blown summer temperatures. The southwest wind will be fun for the flies at the beach with mid eighty temperatures. …

Environmental News

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Rich King Jun 9, 2017

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4 Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now DOVER (June 9, 2017) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public…

The Strawberry Rises

Rich King Jun 8, 2017

Junes full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon by the Algonquin tribes because it corresponded with the harvesting of many fruits including strawberries. In the month of June strawberries have a small harvesting season. It is also known as the Rose moon in Europe. Should be a good weekend to enjoy fishing by the full moon and we will have…

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