Contact: Craig Shirey, Fisheries, phone: (302) 739-3441
or Roy Miller, Fisheries, phone: (302) 739-3441

2005 Fishing Guide Available

The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 2005 Fishing Guide is now available to anglers, clammers, crabbers, and recreational boaters throughout Delaware.

The 2005 Guide contains maps and information on freshwater fishing, salt water fishing, clamming, trout fishing, and artificial reefs. The latest seasons, size and creel limits for tidal and non-tidal fish are provided. One section deals with crabbing and provides pictures to help identify male and female crabs; another discusses the best methods for handling and releasing fish. Clamming maps and legend are included.

New this year is the ban on snakeheads. It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess, or sell live northern snakehead fish or blotched snakehead fish in Delaware. In addition, federal law prohibits anyone from importing or transporting beyond state boundaries any snakehead fish of the family Channidae.

Those interested in sharks will find drawings of the common sharks in the Delaware Bay and a discussion of their management. The popular, colored illustrations of Delaware’s most common fresh and saltwater fish are included as well as a listing of their minimum qualifying weights for the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament. Comprehensive fish consumption advisories are provided with accompanying tips to reduce health risks.

Water access areas and Parks and Recreation launch areas are listed and mapped and the state’s boating laws and safety information are provided for boaters.

The 2005 Fishing Guide is available free at sporting good stores, fishing license agents, bait and tackle shops, and state parks. Individuals may also pick one up at the front desk of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Offices located at 89 Kings Highway in Dover or view it online at www.dnrec.state.de.us/fw.

For more information on the nearest license agent, call (302) 739-4431 or view the complete list online at www.dnrec.state.de.us/fw/licagt.htm. 
 

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