Freshwater: The weather has been bitter cold for the first half of December but as I
write this, the rain has brought temperatures up into the 50's. This makes for good
winter time fishing in Delaware's thawed out ponds, rivers and creeks. Anglers can
pick from bottom fishing for catfish or spinner fishing for Rainbow Trout in White
Clay Creek. Most recently, I had the chance to visit the Appoquinimink River near
Townsend and caught a Largemouth Bass, thick Bluegill and a 3/4 lb. Yellow Perch
(pictured below).
tidal rivers of Delmarva now.
Deliciously deep fried
with lemon and tartar sauce,
Perch are a major food fish
in Chicago and often found on
the menu in seafood, pizzerias
and grocery stores in that
region. Here in Delaware's
rivers, the best setup is a
double hook or jig rig
with a slow but steady retrieve.
Yellow Perch will bite best on minnows and mini bluegills both of which can be fun
to catch on river docks with a Cast Net. I just visited Captain Bones Bait & Tackle
and, though the Captn. did not deem my perch heavy enough for a Delaware Citation
award, I did purchase a fun Christmas gift for my wife. So much fun fishing gear in
that store. I would recommend you check out Captain Bones if you are ever in Odessa.
Saltwater: I have not had the opportunity to saltwater fish in December, but I
am hearing that there are some Tog and Rockfish being caught around the Indian River
Inlet, DE Bay and Atlantic Beaches. You can rely on dogfish and skates any time of
year, but I am longing for the return of Speckled Trout and Kingfish in the warm water
months. Surf Anglers don't forget that you need to renew your drive-on beach tag when
December ends. DO IT HERE https://www.destateparks.com/Know/PassesTagsFees
Surf tags can also make a great Christmas gift idea for someone.
Another great Christmas gift is the critically acclaimed ebook, Big Bass in the Small Wonder , complete with all the best kept secret fishing spots in the state of Delaware.
