Fishing Log

Caught one in 3 hours in Yardley. Saw other boats getting them too. It’s starting!

How did everyone do today? Coming down to Phillipsburg this Sunday to take my first crack at some SHAD fishing

Steve u can call me I’ll be on the river fri sat and maybe Sunday 4842394723

Fished pretty hard the past couple days from shore... its been a slow pick but seemed to be picking up today the longer it was warm out. Back out first thing tomorrow morning.

Rusty, I have never fished the EASTON area, first time bringing my boat on the big D, FIRST TIME FISHING FOR SHAD TOO!! just want to try it as I hear it will get me hooked!!!

First time trying to go shad fishing, wanted to try this weekend, any intel on where to go ? I have a 19 ft tracker boat

Did ok today went 4 for 5 in 2hrs wanted to make sure boat was running good landed one nice roe 4.5 lbs and lost one downrigger to the delaware water was 41. Seems real quiet on here with the tournement coming up

Regarding parking at the ramp in Phillipsburg, I contacted the Phillipsburg Police and they advised me on Thursday, April 12th at 10:30 AM that the season passes have not come in and anyone using the parking area must pay for a daily pass! Being on the list for a season pass does not exempt one from paying for parking. Tight Lines!!

Hi Noobie, I'm not sure where you can catch smoked shad, though. The water temp in the Schuylkill by the Art Museum is up to 48F this morning per the Rivercast site... I wonder if there are any fish in that tributary of the Delaware.

THEY SHOULD BE THER BY THE WEEKEND

anyone catching in Easton today??

I am new to the shad fishing this year. I want to try the smoked shad. Does anyone know what part of delaware river I can harvest shad? Its bit confusing on the PA web.

Can't wait till spring gets here......oh it did? Well then hope to see others with the fly on the river soon. Tight lines to all you fishermen this spring.

I didn't get a line wet, but I hiked McDade with the dog and kids at Smithfield today. The river looked pretty damn cold and lonely! I think we've got a minute before it gets hot up this way. Hopefully I'm wrong.

WG, you have my most sincere esteem. Good for you for making the effort. It takes true devotion tothe cause to get out in this weather. Catching anything is gravy.

Please join me to help celebrate the American Shad and the Delaware River Shad Fisherman's Association at the World Fish Migration Day event at the Delaware Water Gap National Park Visitors Center located on Rt 209 in Bushkill PA. I was selected to be the keynote speaker at this event on April 21,2018 . The event runs from 1pm to 3pm and also celebrates Earth Day and Junior Park Ranger Day at the National Park Service Visitors Center located in BushKill, PA. I will conduct a seminar on Shad Fishing the Delaware River and speak on shad ecology, migration as well as tips, techniques and locations of where to consistently land shad in the Big D. Please share this with your fishing friends and bring the kids as this will be an informative day promoting fish, water, migratory fish species and the Delaware River watershed. Look forward to seeing you there and on the river this Spring chasing the elusive American Shad. Kevin Ingram, 35 year member and volunteer, Delaware River Shad Fisherman's Assocation

ShadHarris, If you're only going to fish at Easton during the shad contest you won't need a permit. Parking is free during the 4 day contest. If you want to park and fish there at any other time you either have to have a season permit, $35 for non P'burg residents or pay a daily fee at the lot every time you fish. If you don't have a permit and are parking your truck and trailer it will cost you $10 for 3 hours and another $10 for the rest of the day for a $20 max for the day. You got to figure out how often you will be there and decide what to do. If you want a permit call the Pburg municipal building 908-454-5500 and put your name and number on the list.

Attended the Pburg town council meeting with Shadster and his brother Jim tonight. The council voted to override the mayors veto and passed the parking lot ordinance becoming effective April 9th. Not sure when we will get the parking passes but if you want one call the municipal building and put your name and phone number on the list. $25 for residents and $35 for non Pburg people.

April 1st, fished Easton from 6:45 till 11. Clear water in Lehigh provided 19 for 23. Was a great morning. Wind picked up, bite shut down.

I was at the last council meeting on 3/20/18 with several other fishermen who have been following this since last summer. The council voted 5-0 that everybody will be paying to park. I think they said seniors and veterans will get a 15% discount. The permit season is supposed to be from April 1st to Nov. 1st. It's not final until the end of a 20 day period from the last meeting. That's April 9th. Permits are supposed to be $25 for Pburg residents and $35 for out of town residents. I believe the mayor can veto the ordinance any time during the 20 days. If he does I think the council can override it with a 4-1 vote. There's supposed to be another meeting tomorrow April 3rd as far as I know. If you want to attend the meeting and hear things for yourself you're welcome to it. If I'm wrong about anything above somebody can correct me.

If u fish burg ramp get your wallet out minimum ten dollars for 3 hours unless it's a special event then it's ten dollars for all day...if it's not a special event it's 20 bucks all day

went to Trenton On Wednesday fished with Buddy Ron only boat there we went 0 for 2. Launched from Lambertville on Friday3/30/18 about 3 boats in am Cloudy, water temp.46 . finally caught shad Joe & I caught 4 for 5 all buck started raining at 2:15pm left at 3:30 good start . hey Weo hope your catching them now . how did U do this weekend Rusty?