Top Delaware beaches fishing holes

Roger Leonard, of Lewes, lands a croaker at the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier. The pier, closed since October for structural repairs, reopened Friday afternoon.

Lenard Ruebeck, of Lewes, waits for a bite at the refurbished Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier.

Fishermen and fishermen watchers enjoying a pleasant day at the Cape Henlopen state park fishing pier. The pier was closed in October after a structural inspection found an immediate need for repairs. The legislature is working on funding for improvements the Delaware's state parks.

Helen Saunders and Dan Palese, of Wilmington, relax and try their luck from the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park. The pier was closed in October after a structural inspection found an immediate need for repairs.

Delaware Seashore State Park attracts surf fishers on July 2, 2012. DNREC has changed its rules for parking on drive-on beaches, requiring people to park in single-file lines.

Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation Thursday authorizing the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to sell or auction 1,000 low-digit plates for surf-fishing vehicles.

10/08/11 - Cape Henlopen, DE - sussex.outdoors - Amy Ferguson of Harbeson, DE. enjoys a nice Sunday with her daughter Lori, 11, as they enter a fishing competition at the Cape Henlopen State Park. Parents spend time with their kids as they enjoy some outdoor activities in Cape Henlopen Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. The News Journal/SUCHAT PEDERSON