Delaware Fishing Report (Late Spring) -May 19th, 2018

Delaware Fishing Report (Late Spring) - May 19th, 2018

 A sizable largemouth bass caught by Chris in Kent Co. Delaware.  

Freshwater:  Fishing for largemouth bass, panfish, catfish, pickerel and perch has continued to be good across the state of Delaware from the Swamps of Sussex County to the Yorklyn hills.  Rainbow/Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass fishing can be excellent in the deep holes of White Clay Creek and other coldwater streams in the area.   Wax worms, night crawlers and crayfish have worked well for me in the past.  Brackish fishermen have been striking it big with Striped Bass in the C and D Canal and upper Delaware bay.  Perch and catfish continue to take bottom fished baits.

Salt Water:  I am aiming to do a considerable amount of fishing the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays for the remainder of spring.  My Dad also just bought a Pontoon so I am looking forward to being his first mate in the Indian River Bay this summer.  Beyond that, I am lured particularly to Bowers and Broadkill beaches for the possibility of a few good Weakfish, Rocks or Bluefish.  

Tog (Black Fish) are another example of an exceptional food fish and can be caught easily from the rocks of the Indian river inlet using green crabs.   You do need to be quick in setting the hook lest the Tog snag your line up on the rocks as it dives deep for cover with your bait.  Though I have yet to catch a Tog this season,  I had the chance to surf fish at Delaware seashore state park and caught a very nice 21 inch Striped Bass on a bloodworm.  After releasing this fish, I stayed a few minutes longer in the hopes of connecting with a kingfish, but caught none. 

Tip of the month:

Now is the time to get geared up -if you have not already done so.   Take a ride to Walmart or your local tackle shop and get everything you need for the next few outings.   You can even save a bit of coin if you check out pinterest and google for creative ways to save money on fishing gear.  I particularly recommend taking your kids or grandkids outdoors to find your own bait.  Be sure to look under rocks and logs in your yard for nightcrawlers after a good rain.  Bait can be an expensive part of your hobby so that is one area to focus on if you are looking to minimize the costs of this enjoyable activity!  

Lately, I have been gearing up recently by making own lures and flies using a custom built  Fly Tying System.   Also, I continue to do my research by reading books about Delaware fishing.   Here is one great source chock full of information about the best, under the radar bass fishing spots in Delaware.   Download this excellent Ebook Big Bass in the Small Wonder today.  Best of luck for the remainder of Spring.  Be safe!