CAPE HENLOPEN BEACH PLUM ISLAND DELAWARE SEASHORE FENWICK ISLAND STATE PARK NATURE PRESERVE STATE PARK STATE PARK DELAWARE STATE PARKS SURF FISHING PROGRAM

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15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 Administered by Cape Henlopen State Park 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Administered by Delaware Seashore State Park (302) 645-8983 (302) 227-2800 About Your Surf Fishing Permit Driving on State Park Beaches Surf Fishing Safety Other Important Information Beach Access • Surf fishing vehicle permits are issued for the • Vehicle use on the designated beaches is • Surf fishing vehicles must be equippedwith • The use of mechanically-propelled bait or line calendar year. They allow vehicles to access restricted to persons actively engaged in surf a shovel, jack, tow rope or chain, board or casters is prohibited on all surf fishing beaches. Dune Crossings designated beaches at Cape Henlopen, fishing. Operation of a permitted surf fishing similar support for the jack, and a low pressure Dunes are a fragile resource that provide important Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island State vehicle on the beaches administered by the tire gauge when being operated on state park • The surf fishing vehicle permit serves as the habitat for a host of plants and animals and protect Parks and Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve Division for reasons other than traveling to beaches. vehicle operator’s fishing license when fishing the coastline during severe storms. While dunes and for the sole purpose of surf fishing. and from fishing areas for the express purpose in designated Delaware State Park surf fishing the plants and animals found there usually survive of surf fishing is prohibited. • Operating any vehicle on any authorized dune areas. Other anglers must have valid fishing storms, they are easily damaged by the harmful • A surf fishing permit is valid only for two-axle crossing or on any beach area at any speed licenses issued by the Delaware Division of impact of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The dunes vehicles that are licensed and registered to • “Actively engaged in surf fishing” means a that is greater than is reasonable and prudent Fish and Wildlife. In addition, a Fishermen’s are protected by law, and access across is strictly operate on public highways. person is taking all reasonable and necessary under the conditions is prohibited. ehiclesV Information Network (FIN) number is required limited to designated crossings. Use of the beach is actions to maximize the probability of hooking must be operated with regard to existing to fish in Delaware waters. FINs are available at strictly limited to the seaward toe of the dune down • The surf fishing vehicle plate and current and landing game fish yb rod, reel and line and potential hazards, but never exceeding delaware-fin.com/registerfin.asp or by calling to the high tide line. sticker must be properly displayed on the attached to a baited rig, artificial lure or 15 m.p.h. In every event, speed shall be 1-800-432-9228. vehicle for which the permit was issued and artificial fly. Persons are also actively engaged controlled and limited to that speed necessary shall be affixed prior to operation on the beach. in surf fishing when they are within 50 feet to maintain traction and steerage. • Dogs are allowed in all surf fishing ehiclev Typical Dune Cross-Section of their fishing equipment and are ending,t areas, but must be under control and on a Beach Dune Vehicle casting and ecastingr their fishing equipment. • The Division of Parks and Recreation shall leash not to exceed six feet in length. Area have the right to suspend surf fishing ehiclev Atlantic Ocean/Delaware Bay • Any permitted surf fishing vehicle parked permits for up to 90 days or to revoke • In addition to giving access to designated beach Seaward Toe of the Dune for any period of time on state park beaches permits for up to three years for conviction of areas, the surf fishing permit also allows free without one or more persons who arrived in reckless operation of a surf fishing vehicle, for entry to day areas in most Delaware State Parks. Beach Vehicle Area ­— from seaward toe of the dune that vehicle being actively engaged in surf operation of a surf fishing vehicle under the to the water line fishing is prohibited. influence of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs, • The Carry-In, Carry-Out program is in effect in or for violations of these regulations. all surf fishing areas. Trash receptacles are not • The use or operation of any ehiclev provided, remove all of your trash and dispose • Operating a vehicle without a current surf whatsoever on, over, or across state park sand of fishing line properly. Bird Nesting Areas fishing vehicle permit and plate on state park dunes is expressly prohibited, except when Violations and Fines When nesting is identified along beaches, areas beach areas or dune crossings is prohibited. displaying a valid Delaware surf fishing ehiclev • Surf fishing areas are subject to closure at any may be closed to all traffic, including vehicles, permit and crossing dunes at authorized • Violation of the rules and regulations may time in the event of weather conditions (high pedestrians and pets. • Driving on swimming and surfboarding dune crossings, which are designated and result in a fine of $50 to $250 for a first tides, coastal storms, etc.). Surf fishing vehicle beaches during summer season day-use hours maintained for that purpose. offense and $100 to $500 for a second areas may be limited or closed when such action Official state park regulations are located at is not permitted. The permit does not give the offense. Violators will be cited and permits is deemed necessary for property management, regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/9000. right to access other state or private beaches • No vehicle shall be driven through, over or may be revoked if state park regulations are protection of flora, fauna and their habitats, or Permit regulations are strictly enforced. not owned or administered by the Division of upon any beach area that has been posted as not followed. when it is in the best interest of the health, safety, Parks and Recreation. an endangered and/or protected species bird and general welfare of visitors. nesting area • The owner’s copy of the permit receipt shall • In order to protect fragile plants and grasses be available for inspection at all timeswhen that stabilize the dunes, and to leave the vehicle is being operated on beach areas. nesting or fledging shorebirds undisturbed, people, pets and vehicles are not allowed • Loaning a surf fishing vehicle permit or plate, or on the dunes or in bird nesting areas. Only using or attempting to use a surf fishing vehicle designated crossings may be used to cross the permit or plate on any vehicle other than the one dunes. Violations are subject ot fines. it was assigned to is prohibited. In addition to Division of Parks and Recreation 89 Kings Highway other actions that may be taken, the permit and • Designated surf fishing beaches are open for Dover, DE 19901 plate will be confiscated and held as evidence. other recreational activities. Caution must be exercised when sharing the beach.

• The beach ecosystem is very important and must be The Department aof Natural Resources and Environmental Control is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the protected. Any damage done to the dunes should diversity of its workforce be reported to the nearest park employee. OMP-SurfFishingBrochure2020-withMaps-PrintFinal-BRO0220.indd