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Last Update: June 29,2009
| Sales Department is closed on Tuesdays Black drum: The states of New Jersey and Delaware are currently working on a management plan for black drum in the Delaware Bay. If successful, it would mark a rare occurrence in fisheries management when both states actually agreed on anything. The idea would be to establish regulations where none currently exist and protect the black drum from overfishing. With the demise of the weakfish, Delaware Bay fishermen are turning to black drum to take up the slack during the spring before the croaker and flounder arrive. Black drum are not well studied so there is little science to guide the managers. Personal observations would indicate we do have a reasonable supply right now, but black drum are a slow growing, long-lived fish that would be devastated by overfishing. There is a commercial fishery for the species and that would have to be addressed along with the recreational fishery. It will interesting to see how this plays out ** New Button - I have added a new button at the top the the web-page to make it easier for you to request work to be done to your boat. Please give atleast a weeks notice to have your boat Dewinterized. There is also a new button to make it easier to request a quote on a new/ used boat or a new Yamaha engine or repower. Line Spooler- We have a line spooler, so if you have any fishing rods that have old line on them, don't risk missing that big fish this year, Replace the line with some new line. FISHING LIC. - For a boat Lic. we will need to see your blue Reg. card and your Drivers Lic. For a personal Lic. we will need to see your Drivers Lic. For more information on De. Fishing Lic. and Laws CLICK HERE. Read about the ETHANOL FUEL - PLEASE READ CLICK HERE Marina Chat group - I have started a Marina fishing chat group where you can share your fishing know how or ask some questions so you become a better fisherman. This was primarily set up for Marina Customers. You can talk about anything Marina, Boating or Fishing related. There will be no name calling or bad language. Just click on the box below or send me your e-mail address and I will send you an invitation to join. CHECK THIS OUT - Take a look at this web-site with info about Mispillion Inlet. Mispillion Inlet web-cam - Roosevelt inlet web-cam click here Knots Animated Fishing Knot Link check this out - click here YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF YOUR BOAT. FIN # The new regulation requiring a FIN (Fisherman Information Network) number for all Delaware anglers, 16 years and older, went into effect Jan. 1. Go here for more information on getting your FIN number. For more information click here. 2009 Flounder Limit - Starting May 11 the new flounder limit will be 18"1/2 - 4 per person. No Closed season. 2009 Toug Opens back up - July 1st. List of Safe Boating Courses - click here http://www.fw.delaware.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/FW%20Gallery/classesfor2008bs.pdf |
Fishing Report.....................................
June 26,2009
By Eric Burnley Sr.*
Delaware Bay- Flounder fishing is still attracting the most attention in the bay. Most of the
activity is centered around F and G buoys in the Anchorage, reef sites 6 and 7, the #2 Canl. The
most popular baits continue to be squid, minnows, Gulp! Swimming Mullet and strips of cut bait.
We did have a few reports of triggerfish on the structure around the various reef sites and that
would be good news for those frustrated by the lack of keeper flounder. These same areas also
produce keeper flounder for those willing to sacrifice a few rigs by fishing directly in and over the
structure.
THE SURF - Still very slow on the beach. Just to prove that fact we tried the surf at Herring
Point on Saturday morning. The first thing I noticed was we were the only fishermen there on a
Saturday in the summer. A few others did show up during the morning and all left before we gave
up. The only marine creature we managed to catch was a skate during four hours of the falling tide.
INSHORE OCEAN - Shark fishing remains the top draw for inshore anglers. Both threshers
and makos were caught between the Delaware Lightship and Massey’s Canyon. Some blue sharks
and duskys have been reported as well.
Sea bass fishing remains a game of numbers. Catch enough bass and you will be able to cull out a
few keepers. Flounder have also rewarded bottom fishermen from B Buoy to the Old Grounds.
Bluefish were reported around Massey’s Canyon and we can hope the steady diet of east wind we
have received will push them a little closer to the beach.
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OFFSHORE OCEAN - A stubborn low pressure system has hampered offshore fishing by
making it difficult to run to the canyons. The only reports we have heard lately were catches of
yellowfin tuna in and around the Poorman’s Canyon. Many of these fish are small with one boat
reporting only five keepers out of 11 tuna caught.
NEW STRIPED BASS REGULATIONS Beginning on July 1 and continuing until August 31
fishermen in the Delaware River, Delaware Bay and their tributaries may keep two striped bass
between 20 and 26 inches. Any striper under 20 or over 26 inches must be released.
The boundary between the Delaware and New Jersey sections of the bay is the main shipping
channel down to the line of demarcation at the mouth of the bay. This boundary puts such fishing
spots as Brandywine Light, Ship John and the Cross Ledge on the New Jersey side of the bay
where the regulations remain two stripers over 28 inches. The Outer Wall is in the bay so any bass
over 26 inches caught there must be released.
The Lewes and Rehoboth Canal from Roosevelt Inlet to the Route 9 Bridge is considered a
tributary of the Delaware Bay. Beyond the bridge is considered a tributary of Rehoboth Bay and the
28-inch minimum size will prevail.
I would strongly suggest using circle hooks when fishing with bait. Circle hooks improve the survival
rate of released fish and I expect many more striped bass will be released than retained. In all
cases the use of live bait should be avoided. With water temperatures at their seasonal high the
mortality rate for released stripers is going to be at its highest level as well. We must do all we can
to prevent mortality of released fish as this can be used to compute overall mortality and reduce
our striper quota.
June 26,2009
By Eric Burnley Sr.*
Delaware Bay- Flounder fishing is still attracting the most attention in the bay. Most of the
activity is centered around F and G buoys in the Anchorage, reef sites 6 and 7, the #2 Canl. The
most popular baits continue to be squid, minnows, Gulp! Swimming Mullet and strips of cut bait.
We did have a few reports of triggerfish on the structure around the various reef sites and that
would be good news for those frustrated by the lack of keeper flounder. These same areas also
produce keeper flounder for those willing to sacrifice a few rigs by fishing directly in and over the
structure.
THE SURF - Still very slow on the beach. Just to prove that fact we tried the surf at Herring
Point on Saturday morning. The first thing I noticed was we were the only fishermen there on a
Saturday in the summer. A few others did show up during the morning and all left before we gave
up. The only marine creature we managed to catch was a skate during four hours of the falling tide.
INSHORE OCEAN - Shark fishing remains the top draw for inshore anglers. Both threshers
and makos were caught between the Delaware Lightship and Massey’s Canyon. Some blue sharks
and duskys have been reported as well.
Sea bass fishing remains a game of numbers. Catch enough bass and you will be able to cull out a
few keepers. Flounder have also rewarded bottom fishermen from B Buoy to the Old Grounds.
Bluefish were reported around Massey’s Canyon and we can hope the steady diet of east wind we
have received will push them a little closer to the beach.
.
OFFSHORE OCEAN - A stubborn low pressure system has hampered offshore fishing by
making it difficult to run to the canyons. The only reports we have heard lately were catches of
yellowfin tuna in and around the Poorman’s Canyon. Many of these fish are small with one boat
reporting only five keepers out of 11 tuna caught.
NEW STRIPED BASS REGULATIONS Beginning on July 1 and continuing until August 31
fishermen in the Delaware River, Delaware Bay and their tributaries may keep two striped bass
between 20 and 26 inches. Any striper under 20 or over 26 inches must be released.
The boundary between the Delaware and New Jersey sections of the bay is the main shipping
channel down to the line of demarcation at the mouth of the bay. This boundary puts such fishing
spots as Brandywine Light, Ship John and the Cross Ledge on the New Jersey side of the bay
where the regulations remain two stripers over 28 inches. The Outer Wall is in the bay so any bass
over 26 inches caught there must be released.
The Lewes and Rehoboth Canal from Roosevelt Inlet to the Route 9 Bridge is considered a
tributary of the Delaware Bay. Beyond the bridge is considered a tributary of Rehoboth Bay and the
28-inch minimum size will prevail.
I would strongly suggest using circle hooks when fishing with bait. Circle hooks improve the survival
rate of released fish and I expect many more striped bass will be released than retained. In all
cases the use of live bait should be avoided. With water temperatures at their seasonal high the
mortality rate for released stripers is going to be at its highest level as well. We must do all we can
to prevent mortality of released fish as this can be used to compute overall mortality and reduce
our striper quota.
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Important Dates to Remeber 2009
April 1 - Marina opens for forklift service
April 12 - Closed ( Easter )
April 15 Annual & Seasonal contracts start
May 23 - Marina Open House (Check out the "Events" Page)
June 6 - Safe Boating Course & Vessel Safety Checks
(Check out the "Events" Page)
June 13 - Safe Boating Course & Vessel Safety Checks
(Check out the "Events" Page)
July 4th - Slaughter Beach Fire Works
Oct 15 Seasonal storage contract expire
Nov. 26 - 29 Closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 23 -Jan 4 - Marina closed for holidays, will reopen Jan 4
April 1 - Marina opens for forklift service
April 12 - Closed ( Easter )
April 15 Annual & Seasonal contracts start
May 23 - Marina Open House (Check out the "Events" Page)
June 6 - Safe Boating Course & Vessel Safety Checks
(Check out the "Events" Page)
June 13 - Safe Boating Course & Vessel Safety Checks
(Check out the "Events" Page)
July 4th - Slaughter Beach Fire Works
Oct 15 Seasonal storage contract expire
Nov. 26 - 29 Closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 23 -Jan 4 - Marina closed for holidays, will reopen Jan 4
BOAT
| John, Dick & Dan w/ their limit of Striper |
2009
| Eric Morrow -Porgy 14 1/2" 2.11 lbs. caught 5/08/09 |
Eric Morrow 37.1 lb. Striper 5/12/09
| Gene Heyman with is nice catch of 22" & 23" Flounder 5/24/09 |
| Ernie Stone and his 18.5, 21" and 22" flounder 5/23/09 |
5/28/09 22" Flounder
| 6/6/09 Capt. Jim Goodman and his nice Flounder catch |
Shannon w/ her nice drum catch
Dick had a good day on the bay, he
caught his limit of flounder 19" - 23"
caught his limit of flounder 19" - 23"
| 6/20/09 Ethen and his crew were shark fishing when they caught a couple of nice flounder 25" @6.25 lbs & 27.5" @ 8.9 lbs |
| Gene Heyman and his nice catch 6/26/09 24" flounder |
| 6/27/09 Dave Truitt w/ his first Trigger fish 16" |
| 6/27/09 John Sammons flounder catch from "G" Bouy |