The Division of Fish & Wildlife will conduct a public hearing (Docket #2019-R-F-0031) on proposed revisions to the Non-Tidal Finfish Regulations (7 DE Admin. Code 3300) Extending designated trout waters on Pike Creek. (Public Comment Period Closed)

The proposed revision will extend the defined Designated Trout Waters on Pike Creek approximately 0.9 miles downstream to the bridge at Route 2 (Kirkwood Highway). The proposed revision is intended to accommodate freshwater trout stocking and improve angler access to the put-and-take freshwater trout fishery on Pike Creek.

The proposed amendment may be inspected at DNREC’s offices in the Richardson & Robbins Building, at 89 Kings Highway, in Dover, and online in the January 1, 2020, edition of the Delaware Register of Regulations.

For additional information, contact Stewart Michels, DNREC/DFW, 89 Kings Hwy., Dover, DE 19901; by phone at 302-739-9914; or by email at Stewart.Michels@delaware.gov.

Persons wishing to comment on the proposed amendments may do so either orally or in written form at the public hearing on January 29, 2020. In lieu of attending the public hearing, written comment may be submitted to the Hearing Officer via the online comment form, via email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov, or via USPS to the address below.

Public Hearing Officer

Theresa Newman
DNREC Office of the Secretary
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

Transcript, Hearing Officer’s Report, and Order

Public Hearing Transcript

Hearing Officer’s Report

Secretary’s Order

Public Hearing Documents

DNREC Exhibits