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Delaware Point

Sea, from shore  Delaware · 05:35 - 20:31

Delaware Point on the coast in Delaware. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
73°F
Air temp
74°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
29.81 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:50–06:50 Dusk 19:16–21:16

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Red Drum
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
18%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Delaware Point is a coastal fishing spot in Delaware. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.
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 Striped Bass, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Brown Trout and Summer Flounder.

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?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Delaware Point right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 22%.