limit is reached provided all additional trout are released

immediately with the least possible injury.

Trout fishermen are reminded that they remain sub-

ject to rules, regulations, and policies of the state parks

when on park land. Similarly, possession of a trout stamp

does not guarantee rights of access or parking privileges

on privately owned lands and fishermen should respect

the privilege of using private property.

License and Stamp Requirements

1. Residents 16 years of age and older but not over 65

years old are required to have a fishing license ($8.50).

2. Residents 12 through 15 years old, are required to

have a Young Angler Trout Stamp ($2.10). Residents 16

years and older but not over 65 are required to have a

trout stamp ($4.20) when fishing in a designated trout stream

on or between the first Saturday in April and June 30 and

on or between the first Saturday in October and November

30 of the same year.

3. Non-residents 16 years of age and older are required

to have a license ($15.00 annually or $5.20 for seven con-

secutive days).

4. Non-residents 12 years of age and older are required

to have a trout stamp ($6.20) when fishing in a designated

trout stream on or between the first Saturday in April and June

30 and on or between the first Saturday in October and No-

vember 30. Trout stamps are available from license agents or

the Division of Fish and Wildlife. A trout stamp is not valid un-

less it is signed across its face in ink.

Trout Pond Stocking

In an effort to provide a diversity of fishing experiences,

the Division of Fish and Wildlife has been stocking trout into

two ponds during a cold time of the year when trout can be

expected to survive. (Trout generally require temperatures

below 75o F .) Tidbury Pond in Kent County will be stocked

March 2 and 16, as will Blockhouse Pond behind Beebe Hos-

pital in Lewes in Sussex County. Kent County Parks & Recre-

ation, the owners of Tidbury Pond, urges anglers to be re-

spectful of the vegetative plantings and the fences erected to

protect this vegetation. Trout Stamp provisions that apply in

designated trout streams will also apply to any pond so stocked

with trout, except that trout stamp requirements will not be en-

forced in ponds stocked with trout from April 1 through Febru-

ary 28. There will be no closed season for trout fishing in any

pond so stocked, including stocking days. The daily limit is six

trout per day. Once a person takes and possesses six trout in

any day, he or she is prohibited from fishing in that pond during

the remainder of that day.

Freshwater Trout Fishery

The 2006 freshwater trout season in New Castle

County opens at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1

Delaware's freshwater trout program is a self-supporting put-

and-take fishery in selected streams in northern New Castle County.

The fees paid for trout stamps are used to purchase trout from com-

mercial hatcheries. Rainbow, brown and/or brook trout are stocked

in selected streams within two weeks of the spring opening date and

for an additional period of time into the season. Since Delaware

stream temperatures are marginal at best for trout survival in the

summer and no reproduction has been noted, stocked fish are meant

to be taken.

1. The following are designated trout streams in northern New

Castle County. See New Castle County map at right for locations

1 Christina Creek Maryland line through Rittenhouse Park

2 White Clay Creek Pennsylvania line to the down-

stream side of Paper Mill Road. White Clay Creek from a

point 25 yards above Thompson Bridge at Chambers Rock

Road to the Pennsylvania state line is designated as a

restricted trout stream for fly fishing only.

3 Pike Creek Rt. 72 to Henderson Rd.

4 Mill Creek Brackenville Rd. To Rt. 7

5 Wilson Run Rt. 92 through Brandywine Creek State Park

6 Beaver Run Pennsylvania line to Brandywine River

Most access to these streams is through and on

private property or state park land. Each fisherman should

respect the privilege of using private property.

2. No fishing is permitted in any designated trout stream

within two weeks of the opening day of spring trout season, which

is the first Saturday in April.

3. On opening day in the spring, legal trout fishing on des-

ignated trout streams begins at 7:30 a.m. On all other days, trout

fishing begins at one-half hour before sunrise. Fishing in desig-

nated trout streams is prohibited after one-half hour past sunset.

4. The daily limit for trout is six in possession. Once an an-

gler takes and possesses six trout in any day, he or she is pro-

hibited from fishing in a designated trout stream during the re-

mainder of that day.

5. A stream or portion thereof may be designated as a restricted

trout stream. Only artificial flies having one single pointed hook and

a fly rod may be used. There may not be more than two flies on a line

at one time. The use of any metallic, wooden, plastic or rubber spin-

ners, spoons, lures, plugs, and/or natural bait is prohibited in a re-

stricted trout stream. See White Clay Creek above.

6. The possession limit of trout on a restricted trout stream

is four. Furthermore, the possession of more than four trout within

50 feet of any restricted trout stream is prohibited. A person may

continue to fish on a restricted trout stream once the possession

Trout Fishing Information

Artificial ReefLat/Long

The eleven artificial reef sites (8 in Delaware Bay and

3 in the Atlantic Ocean) have been deployed to create

fish habitat for tautog, scup and sea bass. Most are mate-

rials of opportunity (discarded concrete and a tugboat at

site 8). For more information on fishing artificial reefs, see

the reverse side. A Delaware Reef Users Guide is avail-

able from the Division of Fish and Wildlife, (302) 739-4782.

Site 1 39o 15.559' N 75o 20.689' W

Site 2 39o 11.347' N 75o 18.425' W

Site 3 39o 11.087' N 75o 16.879' W

Site 4 39o 13.70' N 75o 16.4' W

39o 13.544' N 75o 16.074' W

Site 5 38o 54.089' N 75o 11.665' W

Site 6 38o 57.892' N 75o 19.28' W

Site 7 38o 56.511' N 75o 18.896' W

Site 8 38o 51.892' N 75o 18.054' W

38o 52.080' N 75o 18.094' W

Site 9 38o 40.080' N 74o 59.569' W

Site 10 38o 36.890' N 74o 56.545' W

Site 11 38o 40.702' N 74o 43.531' W

38o 40.703' N 74o 43.518' W

38o 40.718' N 74o 43.550' W

Area/Location Size Acres Boat Ramp Bank Fishing

1 Abbotts Pond nr. Milford .................................................................. 17 ............................. yes ....................... yes

2 Andrews Lake nr. Frederica ............................................................ 18 ............................. yes .................. limited

3 Becks Pond nr. Newark (No Gasoline Motors) � ......................... 25 ............................. yes ....................... yes

4 Blairs Pond nr. Milford ..................................................................... 29 ............................. yes ....................... yes

5 Chipman Pond nr. Laurel ................................................................ 52 ............................. yes ....................... yes

6 Concord Pond nr. Seaford .............................................................. 77 ............................. yes .................. limited

7 Coursey Pond nr. Frederica ............................................................ 58 ............................. yes ....................... yes

8 Craigs Pond nr. Seaford .................................................................. 12 ............................. yes ....................... yes

9 Derby Pond nr. Woodside ............................................................... 23 ............................. yes ....................... yes

10 Garrisons Lake nr. Smyrna ............................................................. 86 ............................. yes ....................... yes

11 Griffith Lake nr. Milford .................................................................... 32 ............................. yes ....................... yes

12 Haven Lake nr. Milford .................................................................... 82 ............................. yes .................. limited

13 Hearns Pond nr. Seaford ................................................................ 53 ............................. yes ....................... yes

14 Horsey Pond nr. Laurel ................................................................... 46 ............................. yes ....................... yes

15 Ingrams Pond nr. Millsboro ............................................................. 24 ............................. yes ....................... yes

16 Logan Lane Pond nr. Kitts Hummock* .............................................. 2 ............................... no ...................... only

17 Masseys Mill Pond nr. Smyrna ....................................................... 30 ................ unimproved .................. limited

18 McColley Pond nr. Frederica .......................................................... 49 ............................... no .................. limited

19 McGinnis Pond nr. Canterbury ........................................................ 31 ............................. yes ....................... yes

20 Millsboro Pond nr. Millsboro (5 H.P. maxium) ............................... 101 ............................. yes .................. limited

21 Moores Lake nr. Dover .................................................................... 27 ............................. yes ....................... yes

22 Mud Mill Pond nr. Marydel .............................................................. 60 ............................. yes ....................... yes

23 Portsville Pond nr. Portsville ........................................................... 15 ............................ yes .................. limited

24 Records Pond nr. Laurel ................................................................. 92 ............................. yes ................ yes/pier

25 Silver Lake nr. Milford ..................................................................... 29 ............................... no .................. limited

26 Tubmill Pond nr. Milford .................................................................... 5 ............................. yes .................. limited

27 Tussock Pond nr. Portsville ............................................................... 9 ............................. yes .................. limited

28 Wagamons Pond nr. Milton ............................................................. 41 ............................. yes ....................... yes

29 Waples Pond nr. Milton ................................................................... 51 ................ unimproved .................. limited

�Closed dusk to dawn * Call for Appointment (302) 739-9120.

The Division of Parks and Recreation administers the following boat launch areas.

A daily/seasonal entry fee may be required:

30 Indian River Marina at Indian River Inlet ....................................... Tidal ............................. yes ......................... no

31 Holts Landing State Park nr. Ocean View .................................. Tidal ............................. yes ......................... no

32 Killens Pond nr. Felton .................................................................... 75 ................ unimproved ....................... yes

33 Lums Pond nr. Kirkwood ............................................................... 189 ............................. yes ....................... yes

34 Raccoon Pond nr. Laurel (No Gasoline Motors) ............................ 14 ............................... no ....................... yes

35 Trap Pond nr. Laurel ..................................................................... 107 ............................. yes ....................... yes

36 Trussum Pond nr. Laurel (No Gasoline Motors) ............................. 73 ................ car top only ........................ no

Boat Rentals State Park Facilitites

Lums Pond ................................................................................................................................................. 16 rowboats

Killens Pond .................................................................................................................................................. 8 rowboats

Trap Pond ................................................................................................................................................... 12 rowboats

There is a slow no-wake speed limit on ponds and lakes administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation and the

Division of Fish and Wildlife. No gasoline motors are allowed on Trussum Pond, Raccoon Pond and Becks Pond.

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Division of Fish & Wildlife Non-Tidal Fishing Access Areas

Approved: Shellfish harvesting is allowed.

Prohibited: Shellfish harvesting for any

reason is prohibited.

Prohibited Shellfish Harvesting &

Resource Protection Area: Shellfish

harvesting for any reason is prohibited.*

Seasonally Approved: Shellfish harvesting

is allowed from Dec.1 thru April 15.

Eelgrass: information to the right of this box

*The area was subsequently designed

for use in conducting resource enhancement

experiments and other scientific research.

Please watch out for signs and/or PVC poles.

Low-impact use of this area is welcomed.

Future generations will benefit from your

concern and your caution.

All motor boats launched from tidal access areas administered by the Division of Fish and Wildlife must be registered in Delaware or have a valid ramp certificate.

Ramp certificates cost $35.00 and are available from the Division of Fish and Wildlife or its authorized agents.

� Barrier Free Boarding Docks at these locations **Ramp will remain closed until further notice.

Once it reopens, an annual city permit is required to use the facility

Area/location # of Ramps # of Piers Parking Capacity

1 Assawoman Wildlife Area/Little Assawoman Bay ....................�2 .......................... 2 ................................. 20

2 Augustine Beach/Delaware River .............................................�2 ......................... 1 ............................... 100

3 Bowers Beach/Delaware Bay ...................................................�5 .................... none ............................... 200

4 Broad Creek (Laurel below Records Pond spillway) ............ none ....................... �1 ................................. 17

5 Canal Wildlife Area/C&D Canal ............................................ none ....................... �4 .................... along road

6 Cedar Creek/Delaware Bay ......................................................�8 .................... none ............................... 150

7 Christina River/Churchman's Rd. .............................................�1 .................... none ................................. 20

8 Christina River/7th Street Park (Wilmington) ** .................. closed .......................... 1 ................................. 20

9 Collins Beach/Delaware Bay ....................................................�3 .......................... 1 ............................... 120

10 Edward R. Koch/Broad Creek (bank fishing area only) ........ none .................... none ................................. 10

11 Fort DuPont State Park .............................................................�3 .................... none ............................... 100

12 Lewes/Delaware Bay ................................................................�3 .................... none ................................. 50

13 Masseys Landing/Indian R./Rehoboth Bay) .............................�4 ....................... �1 ............................... 100

14 Milton/Broadkill River ................................................................�1 ....................... �2 ................................. 20

15 Mispillion River/N.E. Front Street ..............................................�1 .......................... 1 ................................. 10

16 Newport Boat Ramp (Christina River) ......................................�2 .................... none ................................. 51

17 Odessa/Appoquinimink Creek .................................................... 1 .................... none ................................... 2

18 Phillips Landing/Broad Crk/Nan. River (bank fishing) ..............�3 .................... none ................................. 50

19 Port Mahon/Delaware Bay .......................................................... 3 .......................... 1 ................................. 75

20 Rosedale Beach/Indian River ...................................................�2 ....................... �1 ................................. 30

21 Seaford/Nanticoke River ...........................................................�4 ....................... �1 ................................. 93

22 St Jones River/Lebanon Landing ............................................... 1 ....................... �1 ................................... 7

23 St. Jones River/Scotton Landing ................................................ 1 ....................... �1 ................................. 10

24 Woodland Beach/Delaware Bay ................................................. 1 ....................... �1 ................................. 50

Division of Fish and Wildlife Tidal Fishing Fishing Access Areas

Boating Safety Guidelines

Sand Tiger - Odontaspis taurus - Gray-brown to

tan with dark spots. Length to 10.5 feet. First

and second dorsal fins nearly equal in size.

Teeth long, curved and not serrated. Protected

species, none may be retained.

Smooth Dogfish - Mustelus canis - Known locally

as the sand shark, this harmless species is ex-

tremely common in the Delaware Bay along the

coast and in the bays. Gray to gray-brown and

ranging up to 5 feet in length. Large first and sec-

ond dorsal fins, with “sandpaper-like” teeth. No

daily limit on catches.

Spiny Dogfish - Squalus acanthias - Dark gray

to brownish-gray with random white spots on

sides. Easily identified by a sharp spine located

at the leading edge of both the first and second

dorsal fins. Commonly caught in cold water by

anglers targeting mackerel or striped bass. No

daliy limits on catches.

The above sharks are four of the most common

found in the Delaware Bay. The sand tiger shark

is on the prohibited list in the Shark Manage-

ment Plan and therefore it is not allowed to be

possessed. They should be returned to the wa-

ter unharmed. There are 18 other sharks on the

prohibited list, including the dusky shark

(Carcharhinus obscurus) and white shark

(Carcharodon carcharias).

Large coastal sharks, small coastal sharks and

pelagic sharks are greatly over fished. Only one

per vessel is allowed. It must be 54 inches or

longer fork length. Spiny dogfish are managed

under a fishery management plan. There is no

possession limit or minimum size limit on dog-

fish. Nevertheless, dogfish should be conserved.

In general, any shark with teeth is a large coastal,

small coastal or pelagic shark and is managed.

It is illegal to remove their fins or fillet them prior

to landing them on shore. They must be released

unharmed when returned to the water. For more

information on managing sharks - contact the

Fisheries Section at (302) 739-9914.

Clamming

Maps and Legend

The mimimum size for a hard clam

is 1 1/2 inches from

point A to point B

1 1/2

AB

No Shellfish harvesting is allowed in the areas

marked red. This includes all non-tidal and impounded

water. Shellfish harvesting is allowed from Decem-

ber 1 through April 15 in the yellow areas. This is

your protection against contracting shellfish-borne dis-

ease. This is also the law. All yellow and red bound-

aries may be marked with signs and/or buoys saying

"No Shellfish harvesting," or Prohibited Shellfish

Area." Questions....please call (302) 739-9939.

A recreational clamming permit is available from

the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Dover, DE for $5.75

for residents and $57.50 for non-residents to allow

the taking of 500 clams per day. Residents may take

up to 100 clams per day without a permit and non-

residents up to 50 per day.

Sandbar Shark - Carcharhinus plumbeus - Also

known as the brown shark. Color dark gray to

brown on back, fading almost to white on belly.

A heavy - bodied shark with a large first dorsal

fin that begins at a point located at the middle of

the pectoral fin. One of the most common sharks

caught in Delaware waters. Limit 1/day-Minimum

size 54” from tip of snout to fork in tail (fork length)

Common Sharks

in the Delaware Bay

Eelgrass beds are a valuable aquatic habitat to the fish

and shellfish communities of the Inland Bays. Eelgrass is a

short ( 2 ft.) rooted vascular plant with long (12”) narrow (1/

8 in.) blades found in shallow water (< 3’deep), creating

dense beds that harbor a diverse community of beneficial

marine wildlife.

Eelgrass has been planted through a transplantation

program, from native beds in Chincoteaque Bay, VA. The

transplants were relocated to eastern portions of Indian River

Bay that meet the plants’ water quality habitat requirements,

clear water low in dissolved nutrients. Within a year of trans-

planting the plants produce seeds, which are then naturally

dispersed, increasing the bed density.

Threats to the Eelgrass beds include smothering by

excessive algae growth and uprooting by disturbances from

boat prop scarring and clam raking within the bed. The

known Eelgrass beds are marked with Resource Protec-

tion Area Habitat signs and surrounded with white PVC pole

markers.

Transplanting Eelgrass is a difficult and labor intensive

process, so please help protect this valuable resource by

avoiding these areas, particularly any boating or shellfishing

within the marked bed areas. By restoring Eelgrass, it will

mean a healthier and more productive future for our Inland

Bays.

For further information on this effort, please call the Di-

vision of Water Resources at (302) 739-9939.

Delaware waterways are becoming more crowded and over the past several years Delaware

recorded numerous boating accidents involving boats running over other boats. Therefore, boaters

must keep a constant lookout for other vessels even if you feel you have the right of way. Maintain a

slow-no-wake speed within 100 ft of other vessels or when visibility is limited. Slow-no-wake shall

mean as slow as possible without losing steerage way and so making the least possible wake (this

almost always means speeds of less than 5 miles per hour).

Responsibility of Operator

The operator of any vessel on the waters of this state shall be legally responsible for injuries,

damages to life, limb or property caused by his/her vessel or vessel wake.

Safe Boat Speed

Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed to avoid collision and be stopped within a

distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

Slow-No-Wake 100 ft Rule (Headway Speed)

The speed of all vessels on the waters of this state shall be limited to a Slow-No-Wake speed

when within 100 ft of: any shoreline where slow-no-wake signs have been erected by the Department,

100 ft from floats, docks, launching ramps, marked swimming areas, swimmers, anchored or moored

or drifting vessels.

Except for the waters of Delaware’s Inland Bays contiguous to incorporated areas and on Dela-

ware waters other than the Atlantic Ocean, no person shall operate a personal watercraft (PWC) at any

speed greater than headway speed unless said PWC is at least 100 ft from all wharfs, piers, docks,

boat launching areas, pilings, bridge structures or abutments, moored, drifting or anchored vessels, all

non-motorized vessels, and any shoreline and at least 300 ft from all people in the water; provided

however, that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the waters of the Nanticoke River.

Within the waters of Delaware’s Inland Bays contiguous to incorporated areas and on Delaware

waters of the Atlantic Ocean, no person shall operate a PWC at any speed greater than headway

speed unless said is at least 300 ft from all wharves, piers, docks, boat launching areas, pilings, bridge

structures or abutments, moored, drifting or anchored vessels, all non-motorized vessels, any shore-

line and all people in the water.

USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING A VESSEL - SLOW-NO-WAKE IS A COMMON SENSE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOAT OPERATOR! COLLISION IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF

BOATING ACCIDENTS IN DELAWARE.

Life Jackets/Education

All recreational vessels must have one Type I, II, or III Personal Floation Device (PFD) on board

for each person on board.

Vessels 16 feet and over in length, must have one Type IV PFD (throwable) for the vessel.

Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket while the vessel is underway.

All persons born after January 1, 1978 must complete an approved boating safety class to oper-

ate a vessel on Delaware waters.

Registration

Registration, numbering and marking of undocumented vessels equipped with any type of motor

must be registered in Delaware if principally used (a period of more than 60 days) in this state. The

registration card or valid temporary registration card must be on board when the boat is in use (302)

739-9916.

For a complete copy of Delaware’s boating laws contact Delaware Boating Law Administrator,

Division of Fish and Wildlife, Enforcement Section, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 or call (302)

739-9913. Always wear a life jacket and take a boating safety course. Call (302) 739-9915 for infor-

mation on boating safety classes in your county. To report boating accidents call 1-800-523-3336.

As part of its activities for National Fishing Week, June 3-11, the Delaware

Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold its Twentieth annual youth fishing tourna-

ment from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday June 10.

The event will take place at Ingrams Pond in

Millsboro, Wyoming Pond in Town Park, Wyo-

ming, and at the Lums Pond State Park dog

training area.

This fishing event is for youths ages 4 to

15. An adult must accompany youths under

age 12 and contestants should bring their own

fishing equipment. The tournament is free to

the public and prizes will be awarded in three

age groups: 4-7; 8-11; and 12-15.

The tournament was established to in-

troduce youth to the sport of fishing and to

teach the catch and release approach to con-

servation. There is no pre-registration nor entrance fees required and the tour-

nament is held rain or shine.

In addition to the fishing tournament celebrating National Fishing Week,

the Division has designated June 10 and 11 as free fishing days when anyone

may fish in Delaware’s non-tidal waters without a fishing license.

20th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

The blue crab is common in all the tidal waters of Dela-

ware. It is a popular recreational resource and tops the list of

the state’s economically important marine fish and shellfish.

Blue crabs grow very quickly and reach maturity in 12

to 18 months. Most do not live beyond two years under cur-

rent exploitation levels.

In order to grow, a blue crab must shed its shell and

form a new shell. This process is repeated up to 18 times to

attain maximum length. It is legal to take crabs at three

stages, but to get the most yield in weight out of a crab, they

should reach a minimum length before being harvested. This

is measured from tip to tip of the back shell. The minimum

legal length for each stage is:

Peeler 3 inches

Soft shell 31/2 inches

Hard shell 5 inches (except mature females)

Mature females are identified by the rounded apron on

their under side. Once this stage of development is achieved,

females stop growing. Because a portion of the female popu-

lation does not reach five inches before achieving maturity,

the minimum size requirement has been dropped. Females

bearing eggs, commonly known as sponge crabs, may not

be taken and should be returned to the water immediately.

Recreational crabbers may use two pots without a li-

cense, however the person claiming to own the pots must

tend them. These pots must be marked with all white buoys

with the owner’s full name and permanent mailing address

inscribed either on the buoy or on a waterproof tag attached

to the buoy. All crab pots must be tended at least once ev-

ery 72 hours. All crab pots must be removed from the water

between December 1 and February 28. Recreational crab-

bers may use a trot line (no length limit) and any number of

hand lines or traps. The recreational daily limit is one bushel

per person.

A by-catch reduction device is required to be attached

in each funnel entrance of a recreational crab pot to reduce

the possibility of diamondback terrapins entering and drown-

ing. A by-catch reduction device is a rigid rectangular frame

of plastic or metal that measures 1.75 inches x 4.75 inches

and is available at local tackle shops.

JimmyMature Male

She-crabImmature Female

SookMature Female

Sponge CrabFemale with eggs

Orange eggs under the apron

Blue Crabs

Fishing Map

Authorized Sales Outlets

of Ramp Certificates

New Castle County

Delaware City Marina, Delaware City (302) 834-4172

Eastern Marine, Newark .................... (302) 737-6603

Carlisle’s Marine, Newark .................. (302) 737-0100

Tackle Box, New Castle .................... (302) 322-4307

Rudy’s Outboard Service, Wilmington (302) 999-8735

Kent County

Hi-Rise Bait & Tackle, Frederica ........ (302) 335-4885

Smith’s Bait & Tackle, Leipsic ............ (302) 744-9140

Sonny’s Bait & Tackle, Frederica ....... (302) 335-4675

Office of Fish & Wildlife, Dover .......... (302) 739-9078

Sussex County

Beach Marine, Lewes ........................ (302) 645-7066

Bill’s Sport Shop, Rehoboth ............... (302) 645-7654

Bob’s Marine Service, Inc., Oceanview (302) 539-3711

Cedar Creek Bait & Tackle Milford ..... (302) 422-4227

Duke’s Boat Sales, Millsboro ............. (302) 945-1111

Full Tilt Marine, Millsboro ................... (302) 947-1122

Henlopen Bait & Tackle, Lewes ......... (302) 645-8106

Lewes Harbor Marina, Lewes ............ (302) 645- 6227

C.H. McKinney & Sons, Rehoboth ..... (302) 277-8800

Rt. 113 Boat Sales, Selbyville ............ (302) 436-1737

Shorts Marine, Long Neck ................. (302) 945-1200

Sturgis Marine, Seaford ..................... (302) 629-3581

Taylor Marine Center, Milford ............. (302) 422-9177

Walker’s Marine, Seaford ................... (302) 629-8666

Indian River Marina ............................ (302) 277-3071

Old Inlet Bait & Tackle ........................ (302) 227-7974

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Leipsic

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Newport

Odessa

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Felton

Townsend

Delaware

City

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Delmar

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Dagsboro

Clayton

Selbyville

Ocean

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Harrington

Millsboro

Camden

Laurel

Milton

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Georgetown

Seaford

Smyrna

Lewes

Milford

Middletown

Newark

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Dover

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Authorized Sales Outletsof Ramp CertificatesNew Castle CountyDelaware City Marina, Delaware City.........(302) 834-4172Eastern Marine, Newark .............................(302) 737-6603Carlisle’s Marine, Newark...........................(302) 737-0100Tackle Box, New Castle..............................(302) 322-4307Rudy’s Outboard Service, Wilmington........(302) 999-8735

Kent CountyHi-Rise Bait & Tackle, Frederica.................(302) 335-4885Smith’s Bait & Tackle, Leipsic.....................(302) 744-9140Sonny’s Bait & Tackle, Frederica................(302) 335-4675Office of Fish & Wildlife, Dover...................(302) 739-9078

Sussex CountyBeach Marine, Lewes .................................(302) 645-7066Bill’s Sport Shop, Rehoboth........................(302) 645-7654Bob’s Marine Service, Inc., Oceanview ......(302) 539-3711Cedar Creek Bait & Tackle, Milford ............(302) 422-4227Duke’s Boat Sales, Millsboro.......................(302) 945-1111Full Tilt Marine, Millsboro............................(302) 947-1122Henlopen Bait & Tackle, Lewes ..................(302) 645-8106Lewes Harbor Marina, Lewes.....................(302) 645-6227C.H. McKinney & Sons, Rehoboth .............(302) 277-8800Rt. 113 Boat Sales, Selbyville.....................(302) 436-1737Shorts Marine, Long Neck..........................(302) 945-1200Sturgis Marine, Seaford..............................(302) 629-3581Taylor Marine Center, Milford .....................(302) 422-9177Walker’s Marine, Seaford ...........................(302) 629-8666Indian River Marina ....................................(302) 277-3071Old Inlet Bait & Tackle ................................(302) 227-7974

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