Dogs and the Delaware

[TheFarBankIsAlwaysBetter]

Looking at maybe trying my hand for a few days on the Delaware this year in late June, but there’s a catch. I fish with my dog Almost exclusively at this point, which is already hindering for most of fishing on the Big 3 in central PA.

Wondering if the Delaware near Hancock is a bit more shallow as a whole in that area due to the greater width of the stream the out average central PA stream. And if so, would those shallow areas even be worth fishing come that time of year?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Nocktavius]

I fish the Delaware with my dog a lot, both from the boat and on shore in parts. Two things- crowds and private property should be your primary concern. I like trapping my dogs on the islands mid river while I fish as it tends to alleviate concerns regarding both.

The WB is pretty shallow overall during seasonal flows (you can wade right across in most spots at 600 cfs at Hale), and there are plenty of fish in the fast shallow water in late June.

 

[gibsygoldtop]

Good looking dog... Goldens are the best!

 

[caddisflyer]

I guess just fishing is not complicated enough? I saw a guy fishing and the entire time he was screaming at his dog. The dog was racing up and down the bank, going in people's yards and chasing geese. I did not dare go over in that area because I am sure I would have been greeted with the dog jumping on me and clawing my waders. Not a fan. I see guys floating with multiple dogs in the boat. I cannot imagine the added hassle of it.

 

[Nocktavius]

I guess just fishing is not complicated enough? I saw a guy fishing and the entire time he was screaming at his dog. The dog was racing up and down the bank, going in people's yards and chasing geese. I did not dare go over in that area because I am sure I would have been greeted with the dog jumping on me and clawing my waders. Not a fan. I see guys floating with multiple dogs in the boat. I cannot imagine the added hassle of it.

There’s a major difference between fishing with a well trained dog and one like you described below (although I do let mine chase geese, I hate those bastards). Guess I now have another good reason to fish with my buddy bc it keeps people who apparently hate dogs from high or low holing me 🤣