Fishing Report for 6/17/2014

Written on: June 17th, 2014 in Fishing Report

We hope all you fathers had a great Father’s Day weekend.  Offshore and Inshore fishing over the weekend was a bit slow.  Some colder water moved in with the weather front on Friday.  Still some nice Yellowfin, Longfin and a few Bluefin Tuna were reported Offshore.  We had reports of incredible Shark fishing with Mako’s, Hammerheads and Blue shark releases.  Inshore reports of scattered Rockfish, sheepshead and a Flounder or two.  Looks like some nice weather ahead of us so give us a call and get hooked up on your own fishing charter at Indian River Marina.

David Brickman of Selbyville, DE was fishing along Fenwick Shoals for bluefish when he hooked up with this 3lb sheepshead.

Lenny Gettle of Richland, PA caught this 29.8lb rockfish while fishing along the jetty at the Indian River Inlet.  Leon Martin of Lebanon, PA was not as lucky, but still caught a nice 10lb rockfish with the same set up.

And don’t forget to sign the kids up for a weekend of fun and fishing in the 1^st Annual Kids Catch All Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Eastern Shore of MD Lyme Association serving Sussex County, De. June 27-29^th at the IRM.

 

Till next time Tight Lines and Good Times

Photos courtesy of Hook ’em and cook ’em

 

Fishing Report for 6/13/14

Written on: June 13th, 2014 in Fishing Report

Fishing is really picking up both Offshore and Inshore, Inlet and Bay areas.  We have alot of reports and pics to post from this past week.  Offshore is reporting heavy Yellowfin catches and scattered Big Eyes in the Poorman and Washington Canyon.  Mahi, Bluefins, Bluefish and even a White Marlin was released in the Baltimore.

The best catch of the week was by the crew of the Boy’s Toy with little mate Matt Gessler, nice catch he really had his hands full with this catch.

 

Joe Cangianelli one of IRM’s wet slip holders and crew hit the docks with a 132lb Bigeye Tuna and 4 Yellowfins.  Nice catch guys!!

Captain Chris Ragni and crew hit the docks with a 170lb Bigeye while trolling at the Baltimore Canyon.

Frank Perna one of our Dry Stack customers landed 2 Yellowfins, 1 Bluefin and 6 Mahi while fishing in the Wilmington Canyon.

Glen and Brad Cave of Dagsboro hit the docks with a 180lb Bigeye Tuna, 7 Yellowfins and a Mahi while trolling in the Baltimore Canyon.

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget about the Kid’s Catch All Tournament at the end of this Month June 27-29!!!!   Go online to pre-register at www.destateparks.com click Indian River Marina or you can register Friday June 27 6pm-8pm and Saturday June 28 6am-8am.  Fishing from boat, headboat, jetty or beach get the kids signed up for a weekend of giveaways, food, entertainment and just good ole fashioned Family Fun!!!!!  No kid will go home emty handed!!!!

Pictures courtesy of Hook’em and Cook’em

Fishing Report for 6/9/14

Written on: June 9th, 2014 in Fishing Report

Fishing has really started picking up this last week.  With the weather and warmer water moving in we have seen some great catches.  Offshore fishing in the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons picking up with Yellowfins, Bluefins, Big Eyes and reports of nice Gaffer Mahi.  There have been some nice Mako Sharks landed as well.

Inshore fishing reports a couple Thresher Sharks landed.  Rockfish, Flounder, Sea Bass and Sheepshead have also been landed in and around the Fenwick Shoals and the Indian River Inlet.  Back bays reporting some light activity with Flounder and Trout.

12 year old Patrick Gleason landed this 43.3 lb Bluefin Tuna on his first Offshore Fishing Trip aboard the Last $ with Captain Rodney Meyers.  Great Catch and good job Patrick.

 

This crew of locals and their Pennsylvania friends landed this awesome Mako while fishing in the Baltimore Canyon weighing in at 317 lbs.

 

Jamie, Joe and Brandon hit the docks with a 287 lb Thresher Shark fishing just West of the shipping channel.

 

Headboat fishing on the Captain Bob II with Captain Roger Meekins landed this 3 lb 19″ Black Sea Bass.

 

To book a Charter and for the latest on the Kid’s Catch-All Fishing Tournament and other events at the Indian River Marina call 302-227-3071.  And as always Tight Lines and Good Times.

Pictures Courtesy of Hook’em and Cook’em

Fishing Report for 6/7/2014

Written on: June 7th, 2014 in Fishing Report

The weather and wind are beginning to cooperate pulling in some nice water for fishing.  Offshore fishing is picking up in the Poormans and Baltimore Canyons with scattered Yellowfins, Bluefins, and Big Eyes.  There have even been catches of nice gaffer Mahi.

Inshore there are reports of Thresher Sharks, Rockfish, and in the Inlet and back bays scattered Flounder.

Clayton Anders of Hook ’em & Cook ’em Outfitters in Bethany Beach, DE, caught this 6lb 25 1/2″ weak fish while fishing at the Coast Guard Station in the Indian River Inlet with a 5″ white Bass Assassin.

Photo courtesy of Hook ’em & Cook ’em.

Until next time, tight lines!

Fishing Report for 6/2/2014

Written on: June 2nd, 2014 in Fishing Report

Les Brightbill of Dagsboro, DE, caught this 3lb and 19.5″ flounder when he was fishing in the Indian River Inlet using Gulp and a minnow.

 

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Picture courtesy of Hook ’em & Cook ’em

Tight lines and good times!

Fishing Report for 6/1/2014

Written on: June 1st, 2014 in Fishing Report

Mike Babcock of Lewes, DE, first time fisherman Chazz Didomenicis of Rehoboth, DE, Michael Zorzi of Rehoboth, DE, Neal DeAngelo and Barratt Cullen of Wilmington, DE of the “Reel EZ” caught a 61.2lb bluefin tuna and two yellowfin tuna weighing in at 46.3lbs and 46.5lbs.  They were fishing at the Baltimore Canyon using green machine lures.

Here is to more tight lines and good times!

Photo courtesy of Hook ’em & Cook ’em

Fishing Report for 5/31/2014

Written on: May 31st, 2014 in Fishing Report

Jacob Webb of Lewes, DE, David Hess of Felton, DE, Paul Matthews of Lewes, DE, and Ken Kaiss of Harbeson, DE, of the “Island Girl” caught this 135.2lb thresher shark fishing with whole bluefish southeast of B-buoy.

Tim Auman of Harrisburg, PA, caught this 5.3lb and 24″ flounder in the Indian River Inlet using a fly.

Rick Schlege of Temple, PA, was using live minnows and caught this 4.8lb and 24.5″ flounder while fishing around Burton’s Island on the Indian River Bay.

There are plenty of boats in the Inlet this afternoon so there will be more to report on as the weekend continues.  Until then, tight lines!

Photos are courtesy of Hook ’em & Cook ’em.

Fishing Report for 5/28/2014

Written on: May 28th, 2014 in Fishing Report

Joe Nudge of Chesapeake City, MD, Todd Willard of Rehoboth, DE, John Centrella of Wilmington, DE and David Foote of Timonium, MD comprise the team on” Christy’s Competition”that caught this 158.8lb Thresher shark when fishing whole mackerel on the 20 Fathom line.

Offshore, yellowfin in the 30-40lb range and bluefin have been reported in the Baltimore and Washington Canyons.

We are looking forward to another great weekend so tight lines until then!

Photo courtesy of Hook ’em  Cook ’em.

Fishing Report for 5/24/2014

Written on: May 24th, 2014 in Fishing Report

Happy Memorial Day Weekend from everyone at Indian River Marina.  The fishing action continues to heat up at IRM with the first yellow fin and blue fin tuna.  Offshore fishing is picking up.  There have been reports and catches of yellow fin tuna, and blue fin tuna in the Baltimore, Spencer, and Poormans Canyons.

Inshore reports and catches have come in for rockfish, trout, and flounder.  Rockfish in the Inlet have also been landed.

Ryan Foran, his friends Ryan and Joe and their sons, Gavin, Riley, and Joe fished with IRM Charter Capt. Aaron and Jim Coffiey on Gale Force Friday. They caught many short Rockfish along with 2 keepers.

On opening day of black sea bass season, IRM’s Capt. Dave Collins of the Capt. Ike II, took Jacob Webb of Lewes, DE, Ryan Harris and Chris Walker of Seaford, DE, and Steve Wrightson of Easton, DE out to the Dry Docks.  They came back with 77lbs of sea bass and 22lbs of cod. Chris got himself a nice citation bass weighing in at 4.8lbs and measuring 21.5″.

 

Matt Burns of Ocean View, DE, caught this 16.6lb and 37″ rock fish when he fished a hickory shad in the Indian River Inlet

Eddie Carper caught this 3.7lb and 23″ sea trout when he was fishing in the Indian River Inlet on the north side using a zoom worm with a jig head.

Corey Brossman of Wyomissing, PA caught a 5.3lb trout and a 15lb and 16lb rock fish while his friend Sam Bozochovic of Williamsport, PA, caught an 18.8lbs rock fish.  Both were fishing in the Indian River Inlet using 5″ Storm Lures to catch all of the fish.

 

The team from “Stress Reel-ief”, Bo Wilkinson, Paul Daisy, Capt. Fred Winward and Keith Berger all of Roxanna hooked up into Indian Rivers first yellow fin and blue fin tuna of the year.  The blue fin weighed in at 44.7lbs and was caught while trolling ballyhoo out at the Baltimore Canyon.

We are ready for a busy weekend here at IRM.  Come on by and visit Hook ’em & Cook ’em.  They are having a  large sidewalk sale offering plenty of fishing gear and equipment.

Hammerheads is now open daily from 8 AM until 10 PM.  Stop by for a cool drink and watch the awesome sunsets!

 

 

Fishing Report for 5/21/2014

Written on: May 21st, 2014 in Fishing Report

Over the weekend Indian River Marina saw the first mako hit the docks!

Capt. Devin Wiley of Smyrna, DE, Jim Blair of Clayton, DE, Steve Gross of Bear, DE, and angler Jake Blair of Clayton, DE, caught this 88.2lb mako shark fishing with whole mackerel out at Marine Electric.