DNREC News - State Parks Limit Surf Fishing Vehicle Access During Winter Months

Vol. 31, No. 11
January 9, 2001

For more information, contact Steve Schilly, state parks operations manager, 302-739-4405, or Kathleen Jamison, Information and Education Office, 302-739-4506.

State Parks Limit Surf Fishing Vehicle Access During Winter Months

The Division of Parks and Recreation reminds surf-fishermen that some state park beaches are closed to vehicles now through Feb. 28. This includes day use parking lots at Gordon's Pond and Beach Plum Island at Cape Henlopen State Park, and this year for the first time those at Delaware Seashore State Park's Conquest Road, Key Box Road and New Road.

Several areas remain open for surf fishing, weather and tides permitting. These include 24-hour access at Delaware Seashore's 3R's area and all of Fenwick Island State Park, and Cape Henlopen's Point Crossing and Navy Crossing which are open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset.

"With limited staff and equipment resources, it just isn't practical to keep all the beaches open all winter for a handful of users," said Division Director Charles A. Salkin. "We need to put our dollars where they are most needed - to provide a pleasant and safe experience for the thousands of visitors we have during the regular season. However, we recognize that there are some hardy fishermen who like facing the elements and we try to accommodate them by allowing vehicles on the beach at the six crossings that are most popular at this time of year."

A brochure, "Delaware Surf Fishing," which has complete beach access information, is available at state park offices, from surf fishing vehicle permit agents or by calling the Division's central office at 302-739-4702.

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Document number 40-01/01/11

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