News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware Surf-Fishing Permits issued for the calendar year. With the Surf-Fishing Permit cap figure attained, no more surf tag permits will be issued until December. The cap was reached early this year after unprecedented winter sales. The […]
Continue ReadingAnglers Encouraged to Practice Responsible Social Distancing; Newton Pond Closed for All Angling Through February 27, 2021 Delaware’s 2021 downstate pond trout season will open early to minimize opening day crowds and accommodate responsible outdoor recreation during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) period. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s plans are subject to […]
Continue ReadingAnglers awaiting the opportunity to fish for trout in the fall and winter can now pack up their gear and head out to northern New Castle County. About 1,000 pounds of 12 to 13-inch trout, consisting of primarily rainbow trout along with some brown trout, were stocked in White Clay Creek yesterday, from near the […]
Continue ReadingST MICHAELS, MD – Throughout the month of September, families are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Rising Tide Program for afternoons of FREE fishing off of CBMM’s docks. Participants in Free Fishing Fridays, held from 5–7pm, are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, with a limited supply available for those who […]
Continue ReadingBeginning in August and September, the Maryland Natural Resources Police will resume in-person safety education and certification classes. For all classes, face coverings and social distancing will be required to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and assure the safety of students and instructors. Online hunting and boating classes will remain a regular option. Effective August […]
Continue ReadingOCEAN CITY, MD – Anglers in the resort town were celebrating in late May as the highly coveted “first white marlin” of the season was caught. Carl Sauer reeled in the first white marlin of 2020 on Saturday, May 23, 2020. The marlin was caught at approximately 11:30 a.m. while the crew of “Reel Escape” […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers license-free fishing days on June 6, June 13, and July 4 — a free option to explore Maryland’s diverse and unique fishing experiences without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. Following Governor Hogan’s announcement of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ the state […]
Continue ReadingThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the results of the 2020 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a cooperative effort with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which estimates the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay annually. The 2020 results showed that the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population maintains a healthy number of […]
Continue ReadingToday, May 10, 2020, Delaware’s Governor Carney issued the 16th Modification to the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the Public Health Threat, Covid-19. There were two parts of the modification. Part A was about Education and addressing some lingering issues from closing schools for the rest of the academic year. Part B was […]
Continue ReadingReduced cost state park pass available for those on state assistance, including unemployment Dover, DE – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May […]
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