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Fishing Information


Fishing at Delaware State Parks

Delaware State Parks offer freshwater, saltwater and offshore fishing, as well as clamming and crabbing, and this page will help you plan your perfect fishing adventure! A general fishing license is required for fishing, crabbing, or clamming in tidal and non-tidal waters in Delaware. The Delaware Fishing Guide, a publication of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Fish & Wildlife, provides comprehensive information about fishing in Delaware.

Salt Water Fishing

Delaware State Parks provide a great opportunity to fish from a pier, from the beach or even along banks of the Indian River Inlet. Be sure to check out the how-to video and make sure you have a surf fishing vehicle permit if you plan to drive on the beach.

Visit our Surf Fishing page for more information.

Fishing Locations

Delaware State Parks offer freshwater, saltwater and offshore fishing, as well as clamming and crabbing, and this page will help you plan your perfect fishing adventure! A general fishing license is required for fishing, crabbing, or clamming in tidal and non-tidal waters in Delaware.

Visit our Where to Fish, Crab & Clam page for more information.

Off-Shore Fishing

For those looking for the challenge of fishing in deeper waters, the charter fleet at Delaware Seashore State Park's Indian River Marina will get you out to some of the finest fishing grounds on the east coast. Wahoo, yellow and blue fin tuna, flounder, drum, sea bass, mackerel, flounder, sea bass, sea trout, blue fish, rockfish, tautog, tuna, shark, swordfish, and other big keepers are brought in regularly.

Visit our Off-Shore Fishing page for more information.

Visit Surf Fishing Permit Pilot Program for more information on changes this year


Programs and Clinics

Tuesday,

July 04

6:00 AM

7th Annual Tuna Blast Fishing Tournament

Indian River Marina

Open to Indian River Marina Wet Slip Holders and Dry Stack customers only.  Two divisions to compete for a chance to win a 50%, 30% or 20% discount off dockage for the upcoming year, Heaviest Tuna and Heaviest Flounder.

Add to Calendar 7/4/2023 6:00:00 AM 7/4/2023 3:00:00 PM America/New_York 7th Annual Tuna Blast Fishing Tournament Open to Indian River Marina Wet Slip Holders and Dry Stack customers only.  Two divisions to compete for a chance to win a 50%, 30% or 20% discount off dockage for the upcoming year, Heaviest Tuna and Heaviest Flounder. Indian River Marina