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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers information and programs for hunters, anglers, bird-watchers, campers, bikers, hikers, swimmers and people who like to lie on their backs in the grass and gaze up at the clouds.
Registration is now open for
the 2026 Youth Fishing Tournament
.
The tournament is set for June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at one freshwater fishing pond in each county. Registration is required by May 29.
Choose Your State Park
Alapocas Run State Park
Auburn Valley State Park
Bellevue State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park
Brandywine Zoo
Cape Henlopen State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park
Fenwick Island State Park
First State Heritage Park
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort DuPont State Park
Fort Miles Historical Area
Fox Point State Park
Holts Landing State Park
Indian River Life-Saving Station
Killens Pond State Park
Lums Pond State Park
Port Penn Interpretive Center
Trap Pond State Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Wilmington State Parks
DNREC manages various types of public lands to provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The agency helps protect clean water and habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures. DNREC staff help manage wildlife and fisheries enjoyed by hunters, anglers, birders and others.
Delaware’s many
state parks
,
wildlife areas
, reserves, and outdoor educational centers offer beaches, woods, waters, trails, events, camping and cabins and more. Delawareans enjoy boating and hiking, bicycling, bird-watching and many other activities.
Your Guide to Nature, Conservation and Fun
Get Out and Enjoy Nature
Read up on what’s out there in Delaware’s
Outdoor Delaware magazine
Buy
State Park passes and tags
Take advantage of one of the many
Delaware Wildlife Areas
Find information about the Delaware
Conservation Access Pass
Get answers to some of the most-asked questions about plant life in Delaware from the
Flora of Delaware database
(University of Delaware)
Visit the
St. Jones Reserve
and the
Blackbird Creek Reserve
of the
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
(DNERR)
See
what’s happening at the reserves
Stop by the
DuPont Nature Center
, at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve, or the
Aquatic Resources Education Center
, at Woodland Beach Wildlife Area
Become an outdoors-woman with the Delaware’s
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program
Learn about
Boating Safety in Delaware
and
Boat Registration
Hunting and Fishing
The Division of Fish and Wildlife manages approximately 68,000 acres of Delaware land at 19 public
wildlife areas
that provide
hunting opportunities
as well as habitat for a variety of species. Much of this land, and many acres of private land, provide hunting during a number of seasons. More information is found in the
Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
.
Learn about the
Conservation Access Pass
How to Buy a Hunting License
Hunter Education Program
Delaware features a wide variety of fishing opportunities for every angler, from the Delaware River and Bay, to the ocean, to numerous ponds, streams, rivers, and tidal creeks. The weekly
Delaware Fishing Report
is one of the most popular web pages on the DNREC web site. The
Delaware Fishing Guide
(también
disponible en español
) provides more information, including information on the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 28 tidal fishing and boating access sites, 11 artificial reef sites, and 39 freshwater ponds accessible to the public.
How to Buy a Fishing License
Facts on the more than 180 species of fish and shellfish that may be found in Delaware waters
The
Take a Kid Fishing! Program
Related Topics:
about
,
assistance
,
fishing
,
hunting
,
i am a
,
information
,
outdoor
,
parks
,
recreation
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
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Divisions
Office of the Secretary
Div. of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Div. of Air Quality
Div. of Water
Div. of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Div. of Fish and Wildlife
Div. of Parks and Recreation
Div. of Watershed Stewardship
About DNREC
DNREC Divisions
Boards and Councils
Vision and Mission
Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Environmental Justice at DNREC
Civil Rights and DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Internships with DNREC
Natural Resources Police
Topics of Interest
Open Data
Online Apps
E-Mail Lists
Coastal Zone Act
Admin. Law
Regulatory Development
Regulations
Environmental Permitting
DNREC Permit Fees
Secretary’s Orders
Public Notices
Public Meetings
Public Hearings
Environmental Appeals Board
Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board
FOIA Requests
DNREC News
Newsroom
Meetings and Events
Outdoor Delaware
Brand and Logo
Social Media
Digital Newsletter
Be the First to Know
Contact Us
DNREC Menu
Listen
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control offers information and programs for hunters, anglers, bird-watchers, campers, bikers, hikers, swimmers and people who like to lie on their backs in the grass and gaze up at the clouds.
Registration is now open for
the 2026 Youth Fishing Tournament
.
The tournament is set for June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at one freshwater fishing pond in each county. Registration is required by May 29.
Choose Your State Park
Alapocas Run State Park
Auburn Valley State Park
Bellevue State Park
Brandywine Creek State Park
Brandywine Zoo
Cape Henlopen State Park
Delaware Seashore State Park
Fenwick Island State Park
First State Heritage Park
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort DuPont State Park
Fort Miles Historical Area
Fox Point State Park
Holts Landing State Park
Indian River Life-Saving Station
Killens Pond State Park
Lums Pond State Park
Port Penn Interpretive Center
Trap Pond State Park
White Clay Creek State Park
Wilmington State Parks
DNREC manages various types of public lands to provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The agency helps protect clean water and habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures. DNREC staff help manage wildlife and fisheries enjoyed by hunters, anglers, birders and others.
Delaware’s many
state parks
,
wildlife areas
, reserves, and outdoor educational centers offer beaches, woods, waters, trails, events, camping and cabins and more. Delawareans enjoy boating and hiking, bicycling, bird-watching and many other activities.
Your Guide to Nature, Conservation and Fun
Get Out and Enjoy Nature
Read up on what’s out there in Delaware’s
Outdoor Delaware magazine
Buy
State Park passes and tags
Take advantage of one of the many
Delaware Wildlife Areas
Find information about the Delaware
Conservation Access Pass
Get answers to some of the most-asked questions about plant life in Delaware from the
Flora of Delaware database
(University of Delaware)
Visit the
St. Jones Reserve
and the
Blackbird Creek Reserve
of the
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
(DNERR)
See
what’s happening at the reserves
Stop by the
DuPont Nature Center
, at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve, or the
Aquatic Resources Education Center
, at Woodland Beach Wildlife Area
Become an outdoors-woman with the Delaware’s
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program
Learn about
Boating Safety in Delaware
and
Boat Registration
Hunting and Fishing
The Division of Fish and Wildlife manages approximately 68,000 acres of Delaware land at 19 public
wildlife areas
that provide
hunting opportunities
as well as habitat for a variety of species. Much of this land, and many acres of private land, provide hunting during a number of seasons. More information is found in the
Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide
.
Learn about the
Conservation Access Pass
How to Buy a Hunting License
Hunter Education Program
Delaware features a wide variety of fishing opportunities for every angler, from the Delaware River and Bay, to the ocean, to numerous ponds, streams, rivers, and tidal creeks. The weekly
Delaware Fishing Report
is one of the most popular web pages on the DNREC web site. The
Delaware Fishing Guide
(también
disponible en español
) provides more information, including information on the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s 28 tidal fishing and boating access sites, 11 artificial reef sites, and 39 freshwater ponds accessible to the public.
How to Buy a Fishing License
Facts on the more than 180 species of fish and shellfish that may be found in Delaware waters
The
Take a Kid Fishing! Program
Related Topics:
about
,
assistance
,
fishing
,
hunting
,
i am a
,
information
,
outdoor
,
parks
,
recreation
Office of the Secretary
Division of Air Quality
Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances
Division of Water
Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division of Watershed Stewardship
DNREC Newsroom
Public Meetings
Public Notices
DNREC Regulations
Environmental Justice
Non-Discrimination Notice
DNREC Open Data
FOIA Requests
DNREC Divisions
About DNREC
Work for DNREC!
Contact Us
+
Delaware's Government
Delaware's Governor
State Agencies
Elected Officials
General Assembly
Delaware Courts
State Employees
Cities & Towns
Delaware State Code
State Regulations
Business First Steps
Phone Directory
Locations Directory
Public Meetings
Voting & Elections
Transparency
Health Insurance
Tax Center
Personal Income Tax
Privacy Policy
Weather & Travel
Contact Us
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Franchise Tax
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Withholding Tax
Delaware Topics
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