Daily Reservation Details and Requirements
Advanced Daily Entrance Reservations are required for drive-on multi-use beaches weekends & holidays beginning May 25, 2024 - Labor Day, 8am-4pm only. Holiday dates: May 27, July 4, Sept 2.
The reservation system will open for reservations beginning Tuesday, May 21 for reservations starting on May 25 and continue through peak season ending on Labor Day.
Reservations will open weekly for the upcoming weekend only. Reservations will be first-come, first-served.
Reservation Window opens: Tuesdays at 11am for Saturdays, Wednesday at 11am for Sundays, Thursdays at 11am for Holidays.
-Valid 1yr or 2yr Surf Fishing Permit must be obtained prior to booking a reservation.
-Not valid with an Off Peak Surf Fishing Permit.
-Surf permit number and license plate, make and model required when placing a reservation.
-Number of spots limited and subject to change based on beach conditions and use.
-Not required for walk-on access.
Reservations will be limited to 1 per valid surf fishing permit per day.
--Multiple reservations for separate surf fishing permits can be added to your shopping cart under a single customer account.
Surf Fishing reservable locations:
Beach Plum Island
Cape Henlopen - Gordons Pond
Cape Henlopen - Herring Point
Cape Henlopen - Navy Crossing
Cape Henlopen - Point Crossing
Delaware Seashore - 3 Rs
Delaware Seashore - Key Box/Conquest/Faithful Steward
Fenwick Island - York/Middle/South
Please view the Surf Fishing Location Interactive map for visual reference.
Surf Fishing Location PDF maps:
Beach Plum Island
Cape Henlopen
Delaware Seashore
Fenwick Island
Prior to driving on State Park Beaches, ALL surf fishing permit holders are required to watch the
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