alloween has traditionally been the kick-off to fall Striper season in the Delaware Bay and surrounding area. It’s from this time forward that anglers start to gear up for the schools of Striped Bass and Bluefish returning from their summer migrations to the New England States. Both varieties of fish inhabit the Delaware [...]
fter a few hot muggy days last week we returned to some cooling temperatures, high pressure with sunny skies and a building breeze. Most would argue that these are not the most perfect conditions to induce a good days fishing. It is beyond any shadow of a doubt and surveys have proven that [...]
ith an ever-changing forecast the outlook for the Memorial Day weekend was a crapshoot at best. But as Friday approached anglers and boaters alike committed to the annual activities out on the water. Quite a few freshwater anglers took advantage of the opportunity to fish for trout with little pressure. With most [...]
ith the deluge of rain over the last week of April and not much better for the first week of May, there was little information to convey over the past 10 days. A combination of sustained rain and wind made it tough on anglers through out the duration. Those that fished the fresh water side [...]
hen I last reported the outlook forecast was brilliant. Temperatures in the 80’s and sunshine for the duration of the weekend. It seemed no one could wait to get out and fish in some real summer-like weather, me included. Well, we got some summer-like temps alright. I was glad I had a [...]
More pictures of recent Trout weighed in at Eastern Marine during the 3rd week of April.
Robert Marshall brought 2 dandy stripers to the scales at Eastern Marine. The bigger fish weighed in at 22-3/4 lbs and 37″ long. Bob was fishing at Reedy Point, Delaware with fresh cut bunker when he landed the pair of rockfish.
On the salt water side of things, news got better. Reports of Stripers at Brown Shoal and Indian River Inlet were positive. Cut Bunker and Bloodworms were the preferred Striper baits at Brown Shoal and Bomber, Mega, Rebel, and Yozuri plugs at night from the rocks produced at Indian River. Flounder were also on the [...]
Again, after what appeared to be a warming trend at the end of last week, the cold nights, wind and eventually the rain seemed to put a damper on fishing in the Delaware River. Some consistent temperatures and average night temps would really get the Striper bite in gear. Let’s hope for better weather fellas. [...]
Cynthia Adams of Newark, Delaware with a beautiful 2lb 3oz Rainbow Trout caught on opening day 04/04/2009. Our Fishing Pro Shop is an official weigh station for the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament program.
