Ready to surf-fish on the Delaware beaches this summer? Not so fast. You need certain permits and licenses, and possibly a reservation. You need to check your tire pressure and throw a shovel in your ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

Delaware will no longer require surf-fishing reservations for some drive-on beaches starting July 12. Reservations will still be needed at high-traffic beaches. The change aims to balance feedback ...