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

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — July 31, 2026 (weekly main)

Kingfish, striped bass, and catfish are the headline species across Delmarva this week.

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 74.7°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 73.8°F. Reports thin this week. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: kingfish active. Productive picks: spot. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next L Fri 04:26. 🟦 Delaware Bay: striped bass, catfish, perch, and trout active. Productive picks: bloodworm, spot, cut bait. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 74.7°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 74.7°F; Lewes, DE: next L Fri 04:26. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next H Fri 05:47. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): summer flounder and bluefish active. Productive picks: bucktail. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next L Fri 03:40. 🟫 Rivers & Freshwater: Productive picks: minnow, jig. Reports thin this week.

Conditions outlook (next 3 days): Water temps: Delaware Bay (44009) 74.7°F, Long Island offshore (44025) 73.8°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 74.7°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: L Fri 04:26 (0.3 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: Tautog Management Board Summer Meeting Supplemental Materials — August 2026 • ASMFC: Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board Summer Meeting Supplemental Materials — August 2026

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 🌪️