January 2023 - Happy New Year Delaware Fishing Community
Finding myself in the heart of winter -with fishing on my mind-I thought I'd share my Freshwater and Saltwater Delaware fishing report for January 2023.
Freshwater: We are approaching great fishing conditions for yellow perch in the freshwater and brackish rivers and creeks of Delmarva. In addition to yellow perch, shad, eel, bullhead catfish and even winter Largemouth are being caught in Sassafras and Appoquinimink river systems. Another thing to remember is that good winter trout fishing can be had on White Clay Creek (and even upper Brandywine) as wild trout and holdovers do exist in these piedmont fishing locales. A bright spinner lure or a juicy nightcrawler may be the bait of choice.
Just don't try ice fishing (very important) the ice does not ever get thick enough for this in Delaware and we have somehow not had any snow so far this winter. If you are feeling really brave, leave behind freshwater and head down to either the Delaware or Chesapeake bays for some rockfish action.
Saltwater:
If you are seeking rockfish in the bays or saltwater, live spot always does the trick, in addition to bloodworms (or lugworms) if available. At the Indian River Inlet, you never know what you may catch, but tautog make great eating and can be caught between the large jetty rocks using green crabs or shrimp.
For the most comprehensive fishing guide for Delaware check out the acclaimed ebook Big Bass in the Small Wonder
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And there are big things in store in 2023 for the Delaware Sport Fishing and Big Bass in the Small Wonder community, here is a hint:
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