Delaware Sport Fishing Report May 31, 2020
Freshwater
Fishing in the Tidal Rivers and Delaware Bay has been good for a variety of species,
including catfish, perch and carp. In ponds and streams, Delaware fisherman can
pick among trout in White Clay Creek to Trophy Largemouth Bass in Becks Pond.
Senko worm fishing should be heating up pretty soon, but you can't go wrong with
some live shiners. Bass fishermen looking to find some new " top secret" spots
to catch big lunkers are advised to check out the critically acclaimed unofficial guide to
Delaware Ponds and Freshwater Fishing
Big Bass in the Small Wonder https://www.amazon.com/Big-Bass-Small-Wonder-freshwater-ebook/dp/B012BZ7OW8
Saltwater
I have fished Indian River inlet during the tail end of tog season (#blackfish if
you're from #NewJersey). Getting out on the beach, sprayed by the ocean surf
has been so healing during this current Pandemic, which came off a long winter
of not much fishing for me. It's good to be back out there and giving you more
frequent reports. Most recently, I fished the Indian River Inlet and caught no
fish, but alot of Ladycrabs, which are actually great tog bait and also pretty delicious,
as reported by #FirstStateFishing on #youtube. As I understand, fishermen and
women are connecting with jumbo sized Black Drum in the Delaware bay and
some more weakfish being caught, which is a nice trend. I can remember going
on the Tradewinds out of Bowers back in the 1990s and doing really well, filling
the cooler with Trout and Croaker. My dad caught the biggest one on the boat
and somewhere I have a photo of the fish, with $20 bills in it's mouth! Great
memories.
Continuing with the report, anglers fishing deeper water in Delaware Bay and
inland bays are reporting better fishing for spot, croaker and some Black Sea
Bass and Flounder. Live minnows and squid remain the best bait
If you are fishing on the ocean surf, rig two hooks above a pyramid sinker and
expect to catch a few flounder, sharks, occasional kingfish, bluefish or skate with
bloodworms... here is a nice skate from last summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHKU65_jOcI
Tight lines everyone,
