Freshwater
Fishing has been excellent at spillways across New Castle County. Most people
don't think that fishing is worthwhile following a driving rain, however on the right
river, fish can be caught by the bucket. This blogger has had great luck in September
targeting Rockfish, Shad, Bullhead Catfish, Crappie, and White Perch in local
freshwater rivers and creeks. Big Bass in the Small Wonder continue to hit a variety
of lures. Largemouth/Smallmouth and Bluegill fishing remains hot in Delaware's
sluggish creeks and millponds at morning and dusk. Try tossing out a rubber power
worm, buzzbait, nightcrawlers or even make a DIY fly fishing lure to make the big
ones bite.
Gizzard Shad
Saltwater
This blogger has been out twice to fish saltwater during the month of September. On one occasion, I fished the mouth of the Millsboro River on a boat originating from Ocean View. No flounder were caught this time, however my wife and I had a great time catching Spot and Croakers on light tackle, before heading over to the Paradise Grill.
The second fishing trip took place the surf of Delaware Seashore State Park. This time last year, I was landing large bluefish on spoon lures from this particular stretch of beach, but recently I was fishing light tackle and easily filled up a small cooler with fresh seafood (Kingfish) using bloodworms and sandfleas. Regarding the latter, I saw a recent youtube video of a local kid eating steamed sandfleas and it did not look appetizing. No need to eat the bait. Delawareans have plenty of delectable seafood choices to pick from and I recommend heading over to Jessop's Tavern in New Castle some time to try the fish and chips.
