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Derickson Point

Sea, from shore  Delaware · 05:36 - 20:27

Derickson 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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
29.83 inHg → stable
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:51–06:51 Dusk 19:12–21:12

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

Next hours

09:00
69°
10:00
74°
11:00
77°
12:00
79°
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79°
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77°
15:00
78°
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77°
17:00
78°
18:00
77°
19:00
75°
20:00
72°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Red Drum
Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
19%
Slow during the night, peak season.
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Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Derickson 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Derickson Point?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Derickson 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 Derickson Point?

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

What is biting at Derickson Point right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.