Fishing Log

Fished Bulls Run mid day for an hour and a half. Nothing. But a damn nice day to be on the water. Boat Smallmouth guys struck out as well from what they told me.

We had a mild winter last year. Delaware was 48 at Trenton starting March 14 2020.. we're heading in the right direction.

Thursday 3/11/21 Yes water is warming 43.7 at Trenton this morning .43.3 at Lambertville this am not dropping too much over night. shad are on their way.

Mike, from Orwigsburg: Several locations to fish from shore. Forks of the Delaware at Easton where the Lehigh empties into the Delaware. Reiglesville on the NJ side access from where the Muskenetcong River empties into the Delaware. Check out the map on the DRSFA shad fishing page for a map with access points as well. Hope this helps and good luck. Kevin Ingram, DRSFA

GARY R.; There are drift boat guides in that area. Check the fly shops in Roscoe and area.

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Give me a call if U need Shad fishing supplies for the boat or shore fishermen I got it all Spoons 15 bakers dozen Darts 8 bakers dozen Inline weights 8 bakers dozen Diver plugs 4 each Downrigger weights 4,6,8,& 10 Lb Spoon boxes 10 River anchors 40&50 Call Rusty 4842394723 Flat ship rate of 5 dollars

DRSFA, There are a group of us shore fly fisherman who would like to fish for shad with flies this Spring. Can you give us any shore locations along the river that are accessible ? Also interested in guides with craft that you can recommend. Thanks, Gary

There coming

Praying I won't need snowshoes to get to the river this season!!

The plug rig is an essential tool to utilize during the shad run to get your shad spoons to the proper depth. This method is an excellent method of getting the flutter spoon in the strike zone. I use the Storm Arashi Rattling and Silent 5 plugs with the hooks removed. I replace the hook at the end of the plug with a size 14 Spro Power Swivel attached to the split ring. Same for the line tie tiled to the main line. I have several of these Storm crankbaits for sale for the 2021 shad run on the Delaware. Send me a PM on Facebook Messenger or an email to :ingramk134@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing any of these crankbaits. I have had 100 fish days using these on the Delaware along with my top quality spoons. Tight lines and see you on the Delaware.

Got spoons??? I have plenty made and have stock in several sizes and hot colors for the 2021 shad season. These spoons are made with top notch components; Mustad hooks, stainless split rings and gold, silver or hammered finishes in sizes 1 , 2 and 3. These spoons have been in the money in the Bi State Shad Contest and are used by several guides and riverrats on the Delaware River. Many satisfied and repeat customers have purchased my spoons. 100 fish days are not uncommon during the peak of the run on these spoons. $1.50 each or $15 a bakers dozen. I ship pout daily and accept PayPal, money order or personal check for payment. I can be reached via email @ ingramk134@gmail.com or on Facebook MarketPlace under American Shad Spoons as well. You can send me a PM for what you would like via Facebook Messenger. Thanks for your patronage and see you on the river. Kevin Ingram, 36 year member and volunteer DRSFA.

I found an answer to my own question. Go to this link. Excellent explanation what you need and how to do it. https://www.plumislandsurfcasters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Flutterspoon-Making-Process-1.pdf

Hi.Can anyone tell me what style and model # hook is used in flutter spoons. I'd like gold-plated. Thanks.

Just got a clarification from NJ Fish and Game verifying ther egistration is required for anadromous species any where in Nj waters whether tidal or not.

Rusty is right. It states tidal water. The upper delaware is not tidal water.

only in the tidal water section of the river ..Trenton area south

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If you are fishing for shad, may is the best month at dingmans. April can be hit or miss depending on water temp and conditions

Shad fishing. Poconos.

Does anybody know where to get eels or live trout for stripers near easton?can't find any bait shops that have them anymore

Are there any decent launches at the Water Gap? I found 2 in Jersey one below and one above Rt 80, but it looks like neither are paved. I went to one of those a few years ago, but didn't trust that I could get out of the mud if I launched there. Looking for a place to bass fish where there is water deep enough to travel up and down river with prop motor.

Looking back on my 2020 shad season I'd say that I had the best season of my life. That might actually be because of the Covid-19. I was able to commit a lot more time to social distancing at the river and worry about traffic a lot less. The Schuylkill was just terrific for me. The lower Delaware just sucked for the most part. It wasn't the run's fault, but the weather's, with the rain being the main factor. I made one trip to Easton and was skunked, as I recall - the first time that's ever happened to me there. I'm focused on the salt water now, but will miss those drives home that featured zero traffic and 20 or 30 shad on the way. Good luck to everybody. Be safe! I'm looking forward to next year already.

Last Harrah.fished narrowsburg had good action from 5 to about 8.small darts sharktruse best color.caught 11 missed several were hitting closed mouth.mostly big fresh rowes fish r spawning up here now.river is low and clear.thats it for the year.from what I am seeing and talking to some of the trout guides up here numbers r definitely down.