Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

April 4, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite is all on small Stripers in the back bays and beaches. There are a few keepers here and there however they aren’t consistent yet. Artificial Swim Shads, Rattletraps and Buck Tails are all working well to hook them. White or Chartreuse are key colors. There are great numbers of shorts. Bluefish haven’t quite shown up yet. Small Dogfish (Dogfish, Spiny) are running the beach. Fenwick Tackle has plenty of live bait in store! Stop in and stock up!






Fenwick Tackle
302-539-7766

April 4, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Small Stripers (Bass, Striped) are mixed with few keepers as the season fires up. If you are fishing from a boat head out for a bit bigger sizes. Bunker has been the best method to hook them so far. It won’t be long before the bite becomes consistent and anglers will be taking advantage.






Masterbaiter’s Bait
302-834-2248

April 4, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are beginning to fire up in the area as the weather warms up. The Striper fishing is picking up, especially in the Indian River Inlet along with 3Rs Road. Stripers are up to 22 inches. They are also swimming up and down the beaches as well. Whales Breaching and Gannets swarming usually means the bait is out there. The Round Pole bridge is holding plenty of Perch (Surf Perch) as well. You can also find them in the river and the ditch. We are looking good for a great season ahead!






Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
billsss@comcast.net www.billssportshop.com

March 29, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

March 10, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

February 15, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

February 15, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

February 9, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

February 2, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you are looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

January 27, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – During the Winter season most the migratory fish have left the area and the variety of fish available in State waters are slim. Some anglers are still targeting Tautog offshore and Stripers inshore. There are not many boats left on the water over winter but the local tackle shops can always point you in the right direction if you’re looking to get offshore this winter. As we find varying weather conditions from day to day we encourage all anglers to stay safe and warm when fishing. This is a great opportunity to check out some of the current Pro Angler App features along with new additions coming soon. We look forward to bringing you more great Pro Reports when the bite fires back up.






Pro Angler Team

January 11, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!






Pro Angler Team

January 3, 2017

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Happy 2017 Anglers! Things are beginning to slow down a bit now that January has arrived. Many anglers are turning towards freshwater for Pickerel, Bass and White Perch. Flounder are scarce. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) is now catch and release only. The second phase of Stripers (Bass, Striped) have arrived in New Jersey so we hope to see them move down at some point soon. Don’t forget to renew your fishing license before you head out this year!






Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
billsss@comcast.net www.billssportshop.com

December 27, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – The recent weather has made fishing tough for anglers this week. We still expect to find some Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) throughout the inshore if anglers are able to make it on the water. They are usually beyond 20 fathoms. Search structure to find them. There may even be some Tautog mixed in. Generally stripped Squid or Clams work well to hook them and this bait should be particularly successful with all the weather lately. The Indian River Inlet has been slow as well. If you can find sheltered areas or calm conditions you may be able to hit the water for a scattered Rockfish (Bass, Striped) bite. Bucktails have been best to hook them in recent weeks. The surf has been too blown out as of late for fishing. Into the Delaware Bay we hope to see the Rockfish (Bass, Striped) continue to be caught when conditions lie down. Anglers can also head to the rips for a good catch. There may be some White Perch (Surfperch, Sand) holding up in the upper bay. Search the tidal rivers and creeks which may provide some shelter. The Woodland Beach and Port Mahon Piers may also be holding a few good fish. Bloodworms are your best bet to hook them. We hope to see more ideal fishing conditions in time for the holidays and we look forward to bringing you more reports in the New Year! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Pro Angler Team!






Pro Angler Team

December 23, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – The recent weather has made fishing tough for anglers this week. We still expect to find some Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) throughout the inshore if anglers are able to make it on the water. They are usually beyond 20 fathoms. Search structure to find them. There may even be some Tautog mixed in. Generally stripped Squid or Clams work well to hook them and this bait should be particularly successful with all the weather lately. The Indian River Inlet has been slow as well. If you can find sheltered areas or calm conditions you may be able to hit the water for a scattered Rockfish (Bass, Striped) bite. Bucktails have been best to hook them in recent weeks. The surf has been too blown out as of late for fishing. Into the Delaware Bay we hope to see the Rockfish (Bass, Striped) continue to be caught when conditions lie down. Anglers can also head to the rips for a good catch. There may be some White Perch (Surfperch, Sand) holding up in the upper bay. Search the tidal rivers and creeks which may provide some shelter. The Woodland Beach and Port Mahon Piers may also be holding a few good fish. Bloodworms are your best bet to hook them. We hope to see more ideal fishing conditions in time for the holidays and we look forward to bringing you more reports in the New Year! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Pro Angler Team!






Pro Angler Team

December 13, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – There are still some large Stripers (Bass, Striped) being caught in our tournament. There’s Fish Off between the two anglers tied for first until the 15th of December. The fish are being caught in Delaware Bay. To the South there were some stripers knee deep. Anglers were catching them two at a time around 30 lbs. Some anglers are heading over to Fenwick Island as well. Mojos and Stretch 25s are working well to hook them on the troll. Eels are working well, drifted or trolling through the rips. The area around Cape Henlopen is holding tons of birds with fish underneath. It’s generally a great area to fish this time of year. There are still Tautog biting around the haystacks, site 10 and 11, and the inner walls. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are biting around the Del-Jersey-Land reef. The sizes are pretty good from the Radford section of the reef.






Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
www.billssportshop.com

December 7, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Big Stripers (Bass, Striped) around 30 lbs are biting in the Delaware Bay. There is a record pending for a 62 lb fish. Using Mojos, Stretches, Bucktails and Eels are your best bet. Cast, troll or drift the rips in the Delaware Bay. Big Tautog are on the wrecks and outer wall. We hope to see some of these fish on the surf with the recent North East wind. They are about half to three quarters of a mile off the beach. Up the bay towards the river things are a bit slow. Head to the mouth of the Delaware bay around 8A, 8B and Overfall Shoals. Trolling out of Indian River Inlet head South in front of Sea Colony to Fenwick where you can hit them along the beach. Look for birds, whales and Bunker. Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black) are on the Radford Wreck and Del-Jersey-Land Reef. With the recent winds it has been a little difficult to get out.






Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
www.billssportshop.com

November 31, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – The water is boiling with huge, plentiful Stripers (Bass, Striped) just offshore. They are just past the border in federal waters but are heading this way! Anglers are eager to see them move in. Right now, the mouth of the Delaware Bay has produced some good fish. There has been some 40lb fish caught scattered throughout the Bay. Larger Tautog are on reef sites including Site 10, Site 11, the Outer Wall along with the rocks at the Indian River inlet. TWe even weighed in a Tog that was 10.2lbs. We hope to see this bite continue into the weekend.






Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
www.billssportshop.com

November 21, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Stripers (Bass, Striped) are towards the Jersey area. There are some smaller fish swimming through the Delaware area. The bigger sizes can be found towards Atlantic City. Bunker are doing well to hook them. Similar artificials will work well. Some anglers have been using Bucktails or Storm lures. Perch (Perch, Silver) have also been caught.



BAIT REPORT – Bunker (Menhaden) are swimming this week but they are scarce.


Master Baiters Bait
302-834-2248

November 16, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are seeing a lot of small Stripers (Bass, Striped) around, especially in Indian River Bay. They are also moving through the canals. There are up to 60 a day however most are catch and release. The day bite is doing well however the middle of the night bite is better around the jetties. There are some migratory fish moving in so we know more are on their way. Perch (Surfperch, Barred) are up in the Broadkill with small Stripers. Indian River Inlet is holding Herring and small Bluefish. From the surf we are seeing mainly Dogfish (Dogfish, Spiny) and Skates (Skate, Winter).

OFFSHORE – The weather hasn’t been too conducive offshore. Some anglers are heading out for Tautog and Sea Bass (Sea Bass, Black). Tautog are slowly heating up. Sand Fleas and Green Crabs are best to hook them. Search the rocks and reefs at both the inner wall, outer wall along with the haystacks.

BAIT REPORT – Herring (Threadfin) are in Indian River Inlet. Bunker (Menhaden) are scarce. We expect them to move down soon.


Bill’s Sport Shop
302-645-7654
billsss@comcast.net www.billssportshop.com

November 9, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bigger fish are still up towards Jersey. The Stripers (Bass, Striped) are moving in but most are small. The beaches and inlets are the best places to look for the shorts. Most fish are 22 inches or less. The boats are getting some bigger fish than shore anglers but not by much. Delaware City and Woodland are great areas. Surf Clams and Jumbo Bloodworms. Perch and Catfish can also be found in Woodland. The Perch are good sizes.



BAIT REPORT – Bunker (Menhaden) are scarce. We expect more bait to move down soon.


Master Baiter’s Bait
302-834-2248
www.masterbaitersbait.com

November 2, 2016

Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Report

INSHORE – Tog (Tautog) are hit or miss from day to day. This is the main bite as the Stripers (Bass, Striped) haven’t quite moved in yet. The bite varies from day to day in terms of the incoming or outgoing tides. Sometimes it is even in between. It all depends on water clarity. Generally Green Crabs are a key bait to hook them.



BAIT REPORT – There is Menhaden (Bunker) in the Bay so the Stripers should be here soon.


Angler’s Fishing Center
302-644-4533
www.anglersfishingcenter.com






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