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Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring

The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstruction that started in November 2023.




Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 2, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 3

Delaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 3.




DNREC Stocks Trout in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities

Trout were stocked in White Clay Creek in northern New Castle County today to provide anglers opportunities to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced.




Griffith Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns

The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced.




DNREC Bans Gaffs for Handling Recreationally-Caught Striped Bass to Comply With ASMFC Management Plan

DNREC announced that the use of a gaff to handle any striped bass caught by recreational anglers is prohibited, effective immediately.







 Pages Tagged With: "DNREC Fisheries Section"

Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring

The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstruction that started in November 2023.




Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 2, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 3

Delaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 3.




DNREC Stocks Trout in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities

Trout were stocked in White Clay Creek in northern New Castle County today to provide anglers opportunities to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced.




Griffith Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns

The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced.




DNREC Bans Gaffs for Handling Recreationally-Caught Striped Bass to Comply With ASMFC Management Plan

DNREC announced that the use of a gaff to handle any striped bass caught by recreational anglers is prohibited, effective immediately.