Fishing Report for 6/15/25

Written on: June 15th, 2025 in Fishing Report

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!   We hope all the dads have a wonderful day and get out to do some fishing today.

Fishing is really picking up.  Here are some great catches from the weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cory Rutledge caught this 6.8lb and 26 3/4 inch flounder at the Old Grounds

 

 

 

 

 

On Friday, Scott Sharpe of Lancaster, PA caught this 3.4lb and 21.5” flounder while jigging on the south side of the Indian River Inlet.

More pics to come….

 

 

Fishing Report for 6/14/25

Written on: June 14th, 2025 in Fishing Report

 

Hello All, Finally, the weather and the fish are cooperating with us.

Inshore reports of Flounder, Sea Bass, Bonitas, Tautog, Thresher sharks, and some Bluefish.

Offshore reports of Yellowfin, Bluefin, and a couple of Big Eye Tunas being landed.  Tile fishing is red hot and there have been a few Mahi and a report of a White and Blue Marlin hooked up.

An “Action” packed day of fishing with Capt Chris Keller of the Action Jackson brought a mix of a lot of fish.
Steve Lampert, Paisley, and her father, Derek Burkert, and Jody Lutz from Reading, PA., caught sea bass, bluefish, Bonita, Spanish mackerel and released a tautog. But this 530lb Thresher shark was the catch of the day. It was caught using fresh blue fish at the Washingtonian

 

 

Great job, guys!!!  

 

 

The Kids Catch Tournament is next weekend, so please get registered online at www.kidscatchall.com we have alot of pre-registrations and are looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great weekend of fishing, prizes, music, and food!!!

Till next time, Tight Lines and Good Times ahead

Fishing Report 5/29/25

Written on: May 29th, 2025 in Fishing Report

Welcome to another great season at IRM.  Fishing is ramping up if we could just get this weather to calm down.   

There have been Inshore reports of Flounder, Sea Bass, Rockfish and a few Bluefish here and there.

It has been very hard for out boats to get Offshore due to the wind this year.  The Gessler family was able to get out and land 1 Yellowfin Tuna and 1 Mahi over the weekend.  And Chris Ragni on a private boat landed 10 Yellowfins the following day.

 

 

 

 

ALERT!  NEW PENDING STATE RECORD

This 56.2lb and 42.5 inch long Golden Tile was brought in by the boys on Blue Betty II.
Logan Smith caught this monster when fishing with friends Cody Layfield and Capt. Austin Decker out at the Poor Man’s deep dropping squid.
Congratulations!

Don’t forget to get your kids/anglers ages 3-18 signed up for the 10th Annual Kids Catch-All June 20-22.  We have an entire weekend of great food, music, games, and an awesome 10th Anniversary awards ceremony.

Better days ahead till then, Tight Lines & Great times!!

Fishing Report for 1/23/25

Written on: January 23rd, 2025 in Fishing Report

Hello everyone!   We sure hope you are staying warm somehow with these cold temps.  It has been quite windy and super cold down here on the docks with literally no fishing action at the moment.  We will keep you informed as soon as the weather breaks and someone heads out to do some scouting 🙂

We are looking forward to alot of 2025 events at IRM so check out www.destateparks.com and all the great things coming for the season.

Till then Tight Lines and Great Times are ahead!!!

Fishing Report for 1/4/25

Written on: January 4th, 2025 in Fishing Report

Happy New Year, Everyone!  We hope everyone has had a great Holiday Season and is ready for the New Year.

Most of you know or have heard that Bluefin Tuna fishing has been off the charts this fall and winter.  There have been reports of Yellowfin catches at the Point last week as well.  We sure hope some of you were able to enjoy the late-year fishing 🙂   It appears Mr. Winter has finally caught up to us and everyone will be tied tight to the docks for a while.

So until the weather breaks enjoy and till next time Tight Lines and Great Times ahead !!!!

Fishing Report for 7/29/24

Written on: July 29th, 2024 in Fishing Report

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!   The Undertaker with Captain Bill Doherty and his awesome crew for winning big in the BIG FISH CLASSIC tournament over the weekend capturing over $250,000.00 with a beautiful White Marlin and a nice Mahi.  Captain Hank Draper and is crew also scored some cash with a nice stringer of fish during the tournament.

Great job everyone, it was some tough fishing and we are excited to have some IRM teams in the winner’s circle.

We congratulate all of the winners!!   Way to go Willie!!!!

Inshore and Offshore fishing has picked up with lots of fish hitting our docks from Sea Bass, Flounder, Tilefish, Tuna, Mahi and Wahoo!!!!

Give us a call and let us get you hook you up on your own private Charter to catch the big one.  Call Matt at 302-227-3071.

 

Please send us some fishing pics everyone 🙂     Till next time Tight Lines & Great Times!!!

 

Great Catch!!!

Written on: July 8th, 2024 in Fishing Report

Congrats to Capt. Steve and crew aboard the Charter boat Rusty Reel for landing this over 200lb Big Eye.

Great fish Captain Steve!!!  

Give us a call at 302-227-3071 and ask for “Matt” he will be glad to get you hooked up with one of our Captains for a great day of fishing out of Indian River Marina.

Keep your lines TIGHT!!!

Fishing Report for 7/8/24

Written on: July 8th, 2024 in Fishing Report

Hello everyone!!   Wow WHAT A CRAZY long July 4th weekend.  The Inshore fishing hasn’t been too bad with nice catches of Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Croaker and Flounder hitting the docks.  The Offshore fishing has been a bit more challenging.  We have seen Big Eye, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna at the scales as well as some White Marlin releases being reported.  We hope to start getting some pics loadable realllll sooon!!!

Till then Tight Lines and great times are on the way!!!!   Stay Cooooool !!

 

 

Fishing Report for 4/13/24

Written on: April 13th, 2024 in Fishing Report

Happy Spring Everyone!!!   We do not have a lot of fishing to report about just yet, but the time is nearing quickly.  Everyone is super busy getting their boats ready for a great season.

Dockside is open Thursday thru Sunday from 7:00 am till 10:00 pm.  Stop by for a taste of the new breakfast menu and some great cocktails.    mmmmm good!!!

Hook’em & Cook’em Bait and Tackle is open Friday thru Sunday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm till May 1st then 7 days a week.  They are also open on some of the nice weather days.

The Dockside slips will be the last 3 slips on the south side end of A – Dock.  The marina monitor’s channel 9 for assistance or please call 302-227-3071.

 

Till next Times Tight Lines and Good Times are coming!!!!

Fishing Report for 1/8/2024

Written on: January 8th, 2024 in Fishing Report

Happy New Year Everyone!!!  We sure did have some exciting end of the year fishing with the Bluefin Tunas.  Dozens of boats from IRM and OCMD headed out before and over the Holidays for the action.  We saw some nice fish being landed and the crews having some great end of season fun!!!  Please send your pics and fishing reports to Erica.Donohue@delaware.gov and we will be posting as the season gets closer.

Please take a moment to remember all of our great fishing buddies, friends, family and co-workers.

 

Till next time Tight Lines and Better Times Ahead!!!!