I had to be tall enough to wear hip boots. That was the rule, and from the time I was 4 until my 8-year-old legs met the criteria, that rule really pissed me off. I’d sit on the basement steps while ...

Most years, Eric Fistler is pretty pumped as the Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest approaches. By now, he’s putting the finishing touches on getting ready for the tournament, and registrations are rolling ...

Over the years, I’ve caught shad, stripers, catfish, even a few panfish and trout from the Delaware River, but one species I haven’t done well on is smallmouth bass, even though years ago I tried ...

The 2026 Bi‑State Delaware River Shad Fishing Contest got underway Thursday on the Delaware River, drawing hundreds of anglers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and beyond for its 15th running. The annual ...

Steve Foster operates a charter boat business specializing in bowfishing on the Delaware River. Bowfishing trips typically occur at night in shallow waters, targeting non-game, invasive fish species.

What was once a military fort is now a New Jersey state park where you'll find some short hiking trails, historic structures, ...

July is the most common month for drownings to occur in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Stay safe on the river this holiday weekend, and throughout the year, by wearing a life jacket ...