Saturday, March 27, 2010

Delaware River Stripers

Delaware River Stripers
Written by Capt. Chris Gatley - Ardent Angler Guide Service   
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Capt Chris GatleyThe Striped Bass fishery along the east coast has rebounded over the years.  Pollution and commercial fishing once caused a dramatic decrease in the total number of spawning fish entering the fresh water river systems up and down the eastern seaboard. Conservation efforts have allowed this fishery to explode.   
Our local Delaware River is listed as one of the largest spawning grounds on the east coast.  Every spring, cow females must enter fresh water river systems to spawn.  Stripers have been known to release eggs as far north as Easton, Pennsylvania.  However, much of the spawning process occurs in the tidal sections of Trenton and Philadelphia.  Female Stripers will release eggs into the current.  As the eggs flow freely downriver, the males finish the process.  It is essential for stripers to reproduce in a clean, freshwater environment.  Pollution, high water and muddy water can decrease chances for a successful reproduction.
 
Delaware River Striper
 
The peak of the Striper run normally occurs during late April and early May.  However, good numbers of large fish can be caught earlier as buck shad and herring run the river to spawn.  These alternate fish runs provide the Striped Bass with an abundant food source.  The Striper's aggressive nature drives them to constantly eat.  Plus, they need nutrients, as they will expend energy during the spawning process..................

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Virginia Beach Fishing

Virginia Beach Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charters With On Course

Virginia Beach Fishing has been called “The Best” saltwater Sport Fishing destination along the entire mid-Atlantic coast. Va. Beach & the Chesapeake Bay is known as the “Striped Bass Capital of the World”.

Because of its many opportunities Va. Beach Fishing is very appealing to many anglers. One of the main reasons Va. Beach fishing is so appealing, is because of the fishing variety & broad range of species the waters off Va. Beach hold. With the world famous Chesapeake Bay on the North side of Va. Beach, numerous wrecks just off the coast, and the Gulf stream farther offshore, Va. Beach fishing opportunities offer something of interest to every angler.

Va. Beach Deep Sea Fishing offers an array of different fishing types to satisfy every style of angler. From beginner to seasoned pro there is some type of fishing in Va. Beach for all anglers. Va. Beach is surrounded by fertile fishing grounds which make the region one of the top Sport Fishing vacation destinations on the Atlantic Coast. Anglers fishing in Va. Beach also enjoy the fun and exciting tourist areas along the boardwalk and Atlantic Ave. which makes a Va. Beach fishing trip or vacation perfect for the entire family including the kids.

Va. Beach fishing offers much more than offshore sport fishing. Va. Beach is also home to the world famous Chesapeake Bay and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel which at one time was one of the seven, man made wonders of the world. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing offers some of the best inshore fishing on the entire East Coast and anglers visit from far away to get in on the great fishing.

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Summer Flounder Proposals for 2010

Summer Flounder Proposals for 2010

flounder-large.jpgSummer Flounder proposals for 2010
"As for summer flounder, there will be a one percent reduction in quota and six options that have been submitted by the state approved by the technical committee for seasons and limits.


The options are as follows

1)  6 fish @ 18"   from  May 29 to Sept 6      101 days
2)  4 fish @ 18"   from  May 23 to Sept 6      107 days
3)  6 fish @ 18.5  from  May 13 to Sept 13    124 days
4)  6 fish @ 18.5  from  May 29 to Sept 26    121 days
5)  6 fish @ 18.8  from  May 21 to Sept 12    115 days
6)  6 fish @ 18.5  from  May 29 to Sept 17    112 days

 
Update ( March 4th )
 
Tonight The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council opted for option #1. Which gives us both holidays. May 29 - Sept.6  (6) fish at 18"