USWW Delmarva FishCast — Striped bass, catfish, and perch are the headline species across Delmarva this week.

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — July 14, 2026 (midweek update)

Striped bass, catfish, and perch are the headline species across Delmarva this week.

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 77.0°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 72.1°F. Reports thin this week. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: Productive picks: bloodworm, spot. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next L Tue 03:06. 🟦 Delaware Bay: striped bass, catfish, and perch active. Productive picks: bloodworm, spot, cut bait. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 77.0°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 75.6°F; Lewes, DE: next L Tue 03:06. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next H Tue 04:21. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): striped bass and summer flounder active. Productive picks: squid, minnow, soft plastic. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next L Tue 02:20. 🟫 Rivers & Freshwater: largemouth bass active. Reports thin this week.

Conditions outlook (next 3 days): Water temps: Delaware Bay (44009) 77.0°F, Long Island offshore (44025) 72.1°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 75.6°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: L Tue 03:06 (-0.1 ft). Always cross-check with the latest NOAA marine forecast for the next 3 days before heading out.

Regulation note (verify with the agency before keeping fish): • ASMFC: Atlantic Striped Bass Tagging Subcommittee Assessment Webinars Agenda — July 2026 • ASMFC: Atlantic Striped Bass Assessment Workshop Agenda — August 2026 • DE DNREC: Leipsic Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic reported that slot stripers were caught at the Augustine Wall on peeler crab or bloodworms.

Safety: file a float plan, wear a life jacket, and check the latest NWS marine and weather forecast before you head out.

Sources: MD DNR, DE DNREC, NOAA, USGS #DelmarvaFishing #DEfishing #MDfishing #VAfishing

— US Weather Warriors 🌪️