The DNREC Fisheries Section works to enhance and protect Delaware’s fish and aquatic resources in support of recreational and commercial fishing. It provides first-class fishing and boating access to Delaware’s many waterways. And it conducts fisheries research, resource monitoring and collection of biological information on marine fisheries.
Find information on recreational fishing in Delaware, including what to catch, where to fish, tournaments and fishing records, and more.
Find information on licensing requirements for anglers in Delaware, and on the regulations (state and federal) that govern fishing in Delaware.
Find information on how DNREC scientists study fish populations, plan for their preservation and help improve their habitat.
Find information on the Delaware commercial finfish and shellfish fisheries, including shellfish aquaculture.
Fisheries Section
John Clark
Environmental Program Administrator
302-739-9914
john.clark@delaware.gov
Marine and Shellfish
Richard Wong
Environmental Program Manager II
302-735-2960
richard.wong@delaware.gov
Freshwater and Anadromous Fish
Edna Stetzar
Environmental Program Manager
302-735-2960
edna.stetzar@delaware.gov
Report Fishing Violations
To report fishing violations, call 1-800-523-3336
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