Notice to all fisherman

The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife made an announcement to alert all anglers to the possible presence of northern snakeheads, and asking them to remove and kill these highly invasive fish if caught. Snakeheads have been found the Nanticoke River and its major tributaries in Sussex County, and one popular New Castle County fishing pond. “We are concerned about possible adverse impacts to largemouth bass in the Nanticoke and its tributaries if snakeheads become established in this important watershed,” said Fisheries Biologist Catherine Martin. “Because they are so aggressively predatory and competitive with native species, any snakeheads caught should not be released back into the water but should be killed. The Fisheries Section asks that any possible snakehead catches in Delaware waters be reported by calling 302-739-9914.

DNR vows to break up floating party on Canal Day

The large floating party at the annual Canal Day celebration in Chesapeake City looks like it may be a thing of the past. A recently passed law which was passed earlier this month by the Maryland legislature and takes effect June 1, establishes a responsible party through an application process. “We’ll have our officers check out the situation if we find out that more than 100 people show up,” said Col. George Johnson, commander of the Department of Natural Resources Police. “We’ll find out who owns up to being the organizer. If no one does, we’ll work on breaking it up to less than 100.” In previous years, upward of 500 boats have packed the basin in front of the Chesapeake Inn and tied off to each other. Last year, police responded to 16 incidents related to the party, and a 27-year-old man drowned there the night before. http://www.cecildaily.com/content/tncms/live/cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_e75408c4-8a7a-11e1-89ee-0019bb2963f4.html

Dock Day scheduled for April 28th

Dock Day is currently scheduled for Saturday April 28th. Members please save this date on your calendars and make an effort to attend.

Boating News

• Buoy study by State Police
• Visitors can tour the Coast Guard station at Sandy Hook Sunday
• BBYRA history
• Plenty of places for kids to set sail in summer
• Some dates to save
• Pumpout boats