Held during the months of April 1st to May 23rd. This is a members-only tournament for the most sought-after award - bragging rights!

Largest fish receives a trophy which will be presented at a TBD location.

Fishing areas include Beach Plum Island (Broadkill Beach), Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island.

All fishing must be done from designated surf fishing beaches.

No jetty, inlet or back bay fishing.

All fish must be measured (ruler

displayed) and photographed. Legal fish must be documented and emailed to

Keith Schmierer or Joseph Griffith

J.R. Griffith email: jrgstriper@gmail.com

Keith W Schmierer email: ecu1de@verizon.net

Legal Fish:

Bluefish NO minimum,

Kingfish No minimum,

Black Drum minimum 16 inches,

Red Drum minimum 20 inches,

Striped Bass minimum of 28 inches. Remember your non-offset (inline) circle hooks for striped bass.

Please send all photos within 24 hours of catch.

We will be posting standings weekly on the DMS website and Facebook page.

All entries must be sent in by Friday May 23rd 2025, midnight to be eligible to score.

Ties will be decided the greatest number of fish caught and total length.

Any questions? Email J.R. Griffith or Keith Schmierer or ask in the comments.