Delaware to Open Recreational Black Sea Bass Season on Jan. 1

Following a Dec. 13 vote by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, of which Delaware is a member state, the recreational black sea bass season will open in Delaware coastal waters on Jan. 1, 2013. Federal waters, which are located 3 miles and further from shore, also will be opening Jan. 1, 2013.

The new season in Delaware and federal waters will run from Tuesday, Jan. 1 to Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, with a daily bag limit of 15 black sea bass. The existing 12.5-inch (excluding caudal fin tendril) minimum-size limit remains in place.

“We are pleased that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s decision gives Delaware anglers the opportunity to enjoy black sea bass fishing this winter with this new January through February season,” said David Saveikis, director, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife.

For more information on black sea bass or other Delaware fishing regulations, call the Fisheries Section at 302-739-9914 or visit www.dnrec.delaware.gov/fw/Fisheries.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) of the state of Delaware is the primary body concerned with the governance of public land, natural resources, and environmental regulations for the state. DNREC is composed of several Divisions that have correlates in other U.S. State governments:

• Division of Air and Waste Management
• Division of Fish and Wildlife
• Division of Parks and Recreation
• Division of Soil and Water Conservation
• Division of Water Resources

The Department is headed by an 'Office of the Secretary'.