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

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — July 21, 2026 (midweek update)

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

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 77.5°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 71.6°F. Reports thin this week. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: Productive picks: spot. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next H Tue 02:37. 🟦 Delaware Bay: striped bass, catfish, and perch active. Productive picks: bloodworm, spot, cut bait. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 77.5°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 75.6°F; Lewes, DE: next H Tue 02:37. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next L Tue 04:51. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): striped bass and summer flounder active. Productive picks: cut bait, squid, minnow. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next H Tue 01:48. 🟫 Rivers & Freshwater: largemouth bass active. Productive picks: minnow. Reports thin this week.

Conditions outlook (next 3 days): Water temps: Delaware Bay (44009) 77.5°F, Long Island offshore (44025) 71.6°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 75.6°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: H Tue 02:37 (3.8 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 • DE DNREC: Atlantic Croaker Slot stripers have been caught on peeler crab at the Augustine Wall and at the Bowers Beach Jetty.

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 🌪️