Delaware Sport Fishing


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  • Sun Daze Sportfishing

    When you charter the Sun Daze, it's not just another day on the water it's our way of life. Captain Neil Brosnahan has been fishing the waters off of the Delmarva peninsula since ...

  • Indian River Captains Association

    We are Indian River Delaware's finest charter fleet. Centrally located within a few hours from Southeastern PA and the Baltimore/Washington DC areas. Our Captains can provide you w...

  • Maverick Offshore Charters

    We specialize in all types of saltwater fishing from the Bay's to the Canyon's. We can customize any charter package to meet your needs and accommodate your party. "The Maverick" ...

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    Advertising for your Delaware marina is available. Thousands of Delaware Sport Fishermen see our website daily looking for marinas using our directory. Get listed today or your com...

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Delaware Fishing Reports

Hook 'em & Cook 'em Report 5-11-08

Updated 5/11/08 Happy Mother's Day!!! Take your mom fishing. Hope everyone is getting ready for the fishing season. At the marina the boats are slowly going back into the water and there are more boats showing up in the inlet and back bays. The stripers have been hitting hard in the inlet  Full Story »

Fisherman's Wharf Fishing Report April 28, 2008

Good weather and a few willing customers allowed us to actually get out away from the docks more this week than any other week so far this year. Tog fishing is still just about as good as it gets on our regular full-day trips with fish that have been averaging  Full Story »

Grizzly Sportfishing Tautog Report

GRIZZLY fishing is holding up really well this spring despite our fair share of windy weather. We will be doing more striper fishing and will see more and more black drum as we progress into May. Tog will remain an option thru May 11th and we will venture out for  Full Story »

Hook 'em & Cook 'em Report 5-11-08

Updated 5/11/08 Happy Mother's Day!!! Take your mom fishing. Hope everyone is getting ready for the fishing season. At the marina the boats are slowly going back into the water and there are more boats showing up in the inlet and back bays. The stripers have been hitting hard in the inlet  Full Story »

Old Inlet Bait & Tackle Report 5-12-08

INDIAN RIVER INLET REPORT Notice to Anglers: Effective May 12 Tautog season will be closed in Delaware waters through June 30. Notice to Anglers: Effective May 11 the minimum size for flounder increased from 18 inches to 19.5 inches. The daily limit remains at 4 fish. Annual Spring Surf Tournament Roundup: Despite poor weather,  Full Story »

Grizzly Sportfishing Report

Updated (5-5-08) Thank goodness for the good tog fishing lately. Striper and drum fishing seems to be more than a week behind schedule this year. They have extended the catch and release season on striped bass in the flats thru May 9th so we can rest assured that we will see  Full Story »

Get Your Fishing Report Here!

Thank you for your interest in submitting your fishing report to us at sportfishermen.com. We are currently working on a system where you'll be able to post your own reports, but for now are using an email based system. All reports should be sent directly to reports@sportfishermen.com and they will  Full Story »

Garmin teams with FWC and manatee group; develops new GPS units for bay boaters

For immediate release: April 23, 2008 Contacts: (FWC-FWRI) Carli Segelson, 727-896-8626 (TBEP) Nanette O'Hara, 727-893-2765 Navigation software produced by Garmin is the first to feature manatee and homeland security zones in Tampa Bay - thanks to a partnership between Garmin, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and  Full Story »

Mercury Creates Fury with Latest Propeller

(Mar 13, 2008) - FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Mercury Propellers, the world leader in propeller technology, introduces Fury - the fastest bass propeller on the market. For years, bass boaters have asked for a little extra something, and Mercury Propellers has responded with Fury. Fury is cast from Mercury's X7 AlloyTM.  Full Story »

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Local Articles

Wired Stripers: Wire Line Trolling For Big Bass

By Capt. John A. Cafiero Seafood Fishing Charters (609) must admit, catching stripers fishing with wire is one of my least desirable ways to fish for them. It is tiring to haul them in and it's frustrating to deal with the wire not getting kinked. It almost seems like it  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

East Coast Tuna Tactics

Trolling, chunking and jigging are popular methods for pursuing the most popular offshore fish. All three tactics are successful, but not everyday. The savvy tuna angler keeps options open when running offshore and prepares for whatever bite presents itself. Daily changing conditions require anglers to be ready for old  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

Mid-Atlantic Summer Bluefin

By Captains John Sowerby & Diana Stover-Sowerby - Charter Boat HOOKED UP II I would like to begin with a little bit about our history of inshore fishing for bluefin tuna. We first started fishing for bluefin out of Lewes, DE and Ocean City, MD over 20 years ago. We usually  Full Story »

Published April 15, 2008

HOW TO RIG AN 11" TWISTER

We looked forever for these BIG Twisters. They stretch to 13". They have been a huge success and have proven themselves last fall and continue to catch big fish this year. Although simple there is a RIGHT way to rig them. The Twister has a seam along the top and bottom.  Full Story »

Published April 9, 2008

HOGSTY REEF - Worth the Run?

By Capt. Trey Rhyne Day 1 - Long Island to Albert Town, Long Cay We departed Flying Fish Marina around 10:30am on Tuesday April 22nd with our group of 3 crew and 3 guests. Earlier that morning we took on an extra 150 gallons of fuel, to further the range of  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

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Delaware Forums

  • Blue Dragon Black Drum 5-15-08

    Well it started like one of "those days" I had to call off of work because the WORTHLESS babysitter screwed my daughter up so after a nice change of p...

  • Matador drum report 5-14

    John Angelson wanted me to take his son out and catch him a drum, so we thought last night would be the night. After he picked his son up from school,...

  • Lower Ches Black Drum

    Here is a Drum report from my 10 year old son Drew: "Yesterday afternoon my Dad and I went out on the Blind Date with Capt Stan, and Mr. Chuck Harris...

  • Shimano Tekota

    What Size Tekota for pulling umbrellas?700?800? I believe they have the same max drag? Only real diff. is line capacity....

  • 5/9 & 5/10

    5/9 Fished Friday, 5/9 just south of Chesapeake Beach. Pulled a typical spread of white and green umbrella rigs and a f...

  • Maryland Audio Fishing Report - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 09:30 AM

    Maryland Fishing Report Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 09:30 AM Length: 00:35 00000115...

  • Assateague Surf 5/8

    Last night I exercised my right as an American to enjoy our natural resources by D...

  • Drum

    How is the drum bite right now at cape charles. I know the tournament is next week...


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Fisheries News

Remember 'Water is Life,' and Be a Good Steward of Our Natural Resources

April 24, 2008 Vol. 38, No. 181 For further information, contact Michelle Jacobs, Community Relations Officer, 302-739-9921, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902. Remember 'Water is Life,' and Be a Good Steward of Our Natural Resources The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD) encourages you to consider ways in which you can be a good steward  Full Story »

Published April 24, 2008

Four Anglers Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Woodland Beach

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL April 22, 2008 Vol. 38, No. 173 For more information, contact: Agent First Class Brian D. Pollock Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, 302-739-9913 or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902 Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers were among the  Full Story »

Published April 22, 2008

Revised Regulations for Tautog, River Herring Now in Effect

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL April 11, 2008 Vol. 38, No. 151 For more information, contact Roy Miller or Craig Shirey, Fisheries Section, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 302-739-9914, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902. Anglers may want to note recent regulation changes for tautog and river herring  Full Story »

Published April 11, 2008

Anglers Cited for Fishing Violations at Broad Creek

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL April 7, 2008 Vol. 38, No. 137 For more information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, 302-542-6102 or 302-739-9913, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902. Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on April 5 cited two men for fishing violations at Broad  Full Story »

Published April 7, 2008

Sundance Marine "Summer Night" Seminar - Thursday, June 5

CROW'S NEST YACHTS SEATTLE (206) 625-1580 - NEWPORT BEACH (949) 574-7600 SAN DIEGO (619) MARINE MISSION BAY (619) 226-3737 2590 Ingraham Rd. - San Diego, CA Marine in Mission Bay, Southern California dealers for Parker Boats, Contender Boats, and Tiara Yachts, will be hosting a free private boater seminar at its waterfront showroom  Full Story »

Published May 15, 2008




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