Day Pass Cape Henlopen - Gordons Pond/Herring Point
Reservations will no longer be required for Cape Henlopen - Beach Plum Island, Delaware Seashore - Key Box/Conquest/Faithful Steward, and Fenwick Island - York/Middle/South beginning July 12, 2025.
For valid 1-year or 2-year Surf Fishing Permit holders only. Off Peak Surf Fishing Permit Holders can access beaches on weekdays, not including holidays, and weekends between 4pm and 8am.
Reservations will continue to be required at the following locations on weekends and holidays through Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
Surf Fishing reservable locations:
Cape Henlopen - Gordons Pond
Cape Henlopen - Herring Point
Cape Henlopen - Navy Crossing
Cape Henlopen - Point Crossing
Delaware Seashore - 3 Rs
The system will open for reservations for the upcoming weekend only beginning Tuesday, July 8 at 11am for reservations starting on July 12 and will continue through peak season ending on Labor Day (reservations available on Thursday, August 28). Reservations will be first-come, first-served.
Reservations will open weekly for the upcoming weekend only. Reservations will be first-come, first-served.
Reservation Window opens: Tuesday at 11am for the upcoming Saturday, Wednesday at 11am for the upcoming Sunday, and Thursdays at 11am the week prior to the Holiday.
-Surf permit number and vehicle 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.
--If making reservations for multiple vehicles, enter one vehicle at a time and use the "continue shopping" link in the cart to return to the availability screen to add additional vehicles. Each vehicle must have a valid and unique surf permit.
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 Surf Fishing instructional video.
Beach Plum Driving Directions
Gordons Pond Driving Directions
Herring Point Driving Directions
Navy Crossing Driving Directions
Point Crossing Driving Directions
3Rs Driving Directions
Key Box Driving Directions
Conquest Driving Directions
Faithful Steward Driving Directions
York Driving Directions
Middle Driving Directions
South Driving Directions
For valid 1-year or 2-year Surf Fishing Permit holders only. Off Peak Surf Fishing Permit Holders can access beaches on weekdays, not including holidays, and weekends between 4pm and 8am.
Cancellation Policy:
Reservations can be cancelled with NO refund until 4pm on day of reservation.
Once booked, your Daily Entrance reservation is non-transferrable & cannot be changed in any way. If the person who made the reservation wishes to drive onto the beach at a different location from where they reserved, they must cancel and make another reservation for the correct beach based upon availability. All fees will apply.
Reservations will be limited to 1 per valid surf permit per day.
--Multiple reservations for separate surf fishing permits can be added to your shopping cart under a single customer account.
--If making reservations for multiple vehicles, enter one vehicle at a time and use the "continue shopping" link in the cart to return to the availability screen to add additional vehicles. Each vehicle must have a valid and unique surf permit.
Not required for walk-on access.
Valid 1yr or 2yr Surf Fishing Permit must be obtained prior to booking a reservation.
Not valid with an Off Peak Surf Fishing Permit.