Delaware Pond Hoppers

09/05/2024

WE CELEBRATE A MILESTONE TODAY - 15 YEARS OF MARRIAGE. Through trials and tribulations, our love has endured. I cherish you, Abby Pritchett Coverly xoxoxoxoxo

08/24/2024

Delaware Fishing Report 8/23/24
Try some 6" LongTail Grubs from Cast Of Nasties Baits for those flounder & striper.
Delaware DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife

Fishing Report for August 23, 2024

Delaware Bay fishing was good last week as trout, kings and croaker were caught at Bowers Beach, Woodland Beach and the Upper Bay reef sites. Slot striped bass, white perch and catfish were caught in the tidal creeks. A citation size white perch was caught at Augustine Beach. Kings, croaker and spot were caught at Broadkill Beach while the Broadkill River produced a few flounder.

The Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier action remains good for spot, kings and croaker. Boats fishing the Outer Wall caught a few sheepshead and many short tog.

The Indian River Inlet is still producing big bluefish and striped bass if you are there at the right times. Flounder fishing in the Inland Bays was pretty good.

The rough surf from the offshore hurricane made the surf unproductive.

Flounder fishing was poor in the Inshore Ocean as the offshore hurricane stirred up the water. Those fishing the Offshore Ocean caught tuna and tilefish.

In freshwater, bass fishing was still decent at Lums Pond, Garrisons Lake, Silver Lake Dover and Killens Pond. Snakeheads and catfish were caught in the Nanticoke.

Check your boat trailer lights.

Read the full report at: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷: Chris Wines

08/20/2024

Prayers for my dad, been a long roller coaster. In hospital since June 25th. Last week made it to rehab for a few days to be sent back to hospital because he was vomiting blood for 2 days. Today waiting, should be taking him down for surgery. While doing that, Gallbladder will be removed, lining of stomach removed. This surgery will have a high risk and a very long recovery. Safe travels for my 2 other brothers and family flying in today. We love you Dad.

07/14/2024

. Stay Strong Trump

05/30/2024

Are you ready!!! Details below.

We’re ready, are you?! 🎣

Saturday June 1st is the 38th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by DNREC Natural Resources Police – Fish and Wildlife.

Remember to bring your fishing gear, sunscreen, bug repellent, and something to sit on!

Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event over the last several years, we will no longer be accepting walk-in registrations.

05/29/2024

This Sat. JUNE 1ST. Youth fishing tournament ages 4-15. Read details .

Families are invited to bring their kids out to try casting a line for a big fish in three of the First State’s freshwater public ponds when the Fish and Wildlife Delaware Natural Resources Police hosts its 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024.

05/29/2024

This day 3 years ago. Caught using Cast Of Nasties Baits .This year fishing is going have to wait with having Hernia surgery and another surgery mid June.

05/25/2024

Delaware Fishing Report 5/23/2024

Fishing Report for May 23, 2024

In the Delaware Bay, bluefish and black drum action remained good for another week. Drum were caught at Broadkill Beach and the Coral Beds while big bluefish were caught from Broadkill Beach to the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park. The big striped bass were mostly absent but small stripers, white perch and catfish were caught from shore from Augustine down to Woodland Beach and in the tidal tribs.

The Indian River Inlet had big blues and a few big striped bass, while big blues were still being caught in Masseys Ditch.

The surf also produced some big blues. The Inshore Ocean structure produced good numbers of black sea bass for the boats that made it out there.

Freshwater saw good largemouth bass fishing on many ponds, with another nice citation bass caught in Silver Lake Dover.

Leave the small weakfish alone.

Read the full report at: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷: Jessica O'Leary-
From the 2013 Fish and Wildlife, Fishing Photo Contest

05/20/2024

New color to the lineup. I originally was calling this Orange Blast. I believe it needs a better name. Help pick a color , leave a comment. Thank you everyone for your support.

05/13/2024

The Maryland Park Service offers accessible fishing piers at many of its facilities.

Check out the list online: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/accessibleactivities.aspx?activity=AccessibleFishingPiers

05/10/2024

Know any young anglers looking to compete? 🎣 There's one week left to register for the 2024 Youth Fishing Tournament! Registration ends on May 17. Learn more and register today at de.gov/yft

04/20/2024

Some may know I own Cast Of Nasties Baits and I join Mike & Ray on Gone Fishin' and we talk about baits I make. Check out Gone Fishin' on Facebook & YouTube(fishin302). I'll try to link their pages in the comments. Go over and follow and subscribe to their YouTube.

04/19/2024

Delaware Fishing Report 04/18/2024.
Water is slowly warming up. FISHON

Fishing Report for April 18, 2024

Delaware Bay fishing is picking up. Big striped bass were caught at Augustine, Greens, Woodland and Collins Beaches, and the Power Plant while white perch and catfish were caught in the tidal tributaries.
Black drum to 44 lbs. were caught at Broadkill Beach. Several nice flounder were caught in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.
A few tog and striped bass were caught at the Indian River Inlet. A large striped bass was caught in the surf at Bethany Beach. Anglers are catching tog at Inshore Ocean structure.
Freshwater anglers are still catching citation trout from the New Castle trout streams while bluegill, crappie and catfish action is also getting better.
Wear your PFD. Read the full report at:
https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷:Rodney Layfield
https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

04/05/2024

Delaware Fishing Report 4/4/24

Fishing Report for April 4, 2024

Between the rain and the wind, it was hard to find good fishing weather last week. White perch are still in the tidal tributaries.

A few tog were caught at the Indian River Inlet and some small striped bass were caught in the Inland Bays.

Still no news from the surf. Anglers are targeting tog at Inshore Ocean structure.

Freshwater anglers report that crappie are in the ponds and spillways and the Nanticoke is producing catfish and some striped bass.

Get your licenses and permits online.

Read the full report at: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷: Desiree McCall

04/03/2024

Definitely new way to wacky rig.

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04/01/2024

Delaware youth fishing tournament.

Delaware Natural Resources Police's 38th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament is set for Saturday, June 1, 2024.

The registration page is now live!

Registration ends May 17, 2024. All registrations must be complete before the event.

For registration information and additional details about the tournament, visit https://dnrec.delaware.gov/events/2024-youth-fishing-tournament/

03/19/2024

Trout season for Delaware is upon us. April 6th Youth Day

Delaware’s 2024 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. The next day, Sunday, April 7, marks the traditional opening day of the state’s trout season – from that day forward all anglers can fish for trout starting a half-hour before sunrise until a half-hour after sunset, unless otherwise restricted by area rules.

White Clay Creek, Red Clay Creek, Christina Creek, Pike Creek, Beaver Run, Wilson Run and Mill Creek all will be stocked prior to the season. To prepare for the season, the streams where trout will be stocked are closed from March 23 to April 5.

Find the rules and regulations: https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/delaware-to-open-upstate-trout-season-with-youth-only-fishing-day-set-for-april-6/or subscribe to our news releases https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/DEDNREC/signup/38982

For more information on fishing in Delaware, including in-season trout stocking dates, see the 2024 Delaware Fishing Guide: https://www.eregulations.com/delaware/fishing/

📷: Justin Levering

03/13/2024

03/02/2024

Sussex County, DE Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp temporarily closed. DELAWARE POND HOPPERS GROUP

DNREC announced the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach will be closed March 6 for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot, with completion anticipated by April 14, dependent on weather.

03/02/2024

Delaware fishing report Feb, 29 2024

Fishing Report for February 29, 2024

Although spring is coming, the weather and wind still made it tough for Delaware Bay fishing over the past week.

White perch were caught in the tidal tribs and white perch and some small striped bass were caught at the Woodland Beach fishing pier.

No news from the Indian River Inlet, the surf or the ocean.

Freshwater anglers caught largemouth bass in Silver Lake Dover, crappie in many ponds and blue catfish in Nanticoke and Broad Creek.

The new summer flounder regulations go into effect on March 2.

Read the full report at: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷: Angela Garcia

02/16/2024

Delaware fishing report Feb, 16,2024
Next week got some 50° weather. Sunny days should be good fishing in afternoons letting the shallow parts warm up @ local ponds.

Fishing Report for February 15, 2024

Delaware Bay is showing some signs of life as anglers were catching small striped bass and white perch at Dobbinsville, the Woodland Beach fishing pier, and Slaughter Beach.

Boats fishing the Inshore Ocean are still catching tog.

Freshwater is still producing fish as anglers caught largemouth bass in Garrisons Lake, and crappie in many ponds and the Nanticoke, including a citation-size crappie from Silver Lake, Dover.

Trout season on the downstate ponds is just two weeks away.

Read the full report at: https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-report/

📷: Jerry Seager

02/14/2024

❤️❤️Happy Valentine's Day Beautiful ❤️❤️

02/13/2024

Delaware Trout season 2024

Delaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 3.

02/13/2024

While at the canal, day or night. Stay safe if you're traveling thru or fishing along the canal.

Authorities are investigating an incident that left at least one person dead late Sunday. Just before 11:45, Sunday evening, emergency services were called to a scene at the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, where a vehicle was reported to have crashed into the water, leading to a large-scale search...

02/11/2024

Today is last chance to win.