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Delaware Point

Sea, from shore  Delaware · 06:43 - 19:11

Delaware Point is a stretch of coast in Delaware. The fishing here is from the shore. Most people come here for Summer Flounder, Red Drum and Striped Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Summer Flounder Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
78°
Thu
75%
82°
Fri
79%
81°
Sat
82%
76°
Sun
84%
75°
Best day
Mon
82%
76°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.32 inHg → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:58–07:58 Day 07:58–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:12–17:12 Major period 03:12–05:12 Minor period 10:37–12:07 Minor period 20:17–21:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00
73°
18:00
72°
19:00
71°
20:00
70°
21:00
69°
22:00
68°
23:00
67°
00:00
67°
01:00
66°
02:00
65°
03:00
65°
04:00
64°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
54%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
36%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
35%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
35%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout and Brown Trout.

For Summer Flounder, the fishing tends to peak around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for summer flounder, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for summer flounder at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for summer flounder: Bucktail jig on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try white, silver and natural for summer flounder.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

Smyrna River Delaware · 0.8 mi away Smyrna River Delaware · 3.0 mi away Garrison's Lake Delaware · 10.2 mi away Silver Lake Delaware · 14.0 mi away White Swan Lake Delaware · 16.8 mi away Bostwick Lake New Jersey · 16.9 mi away Cypress Branch Delaware · 19.4 mi away Chester River Maryland · 21.7 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Delaware Point?

Popular catches here include Summer Flounder, Red Drum, Striped Bass, Spotted Seatrout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Delaware Point?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Delaware Point?

Summer Flounder is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Delaware Point right now?

Right now Summer Flounder is the most likely catch, at about 49%.