USWW Delmarva FishCast — Catfish, perch, and trout are the headline species across Delmarva this week.

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — August 25, 2026 (midweek update)

Catfish, perch, and trout are the headline species across Delmarva this week.

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 73.9°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 73.0°F. Reports thin this week. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: Productive picks: bloodworm, spot. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next L Tue 01:34. 🟦 Delaware Bay: catfish, perch, and trout active. Productive picks: bloodworm, spot, cut bait. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 73.9°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 76.8°F; Lewes, DE: next L Tue 01:34. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next H Tue 02:55. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): striped bass and cobia active. Productive picks: eel. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next L Tue 00:51. 🟫 Rivers & Freshwater: Productive picks: minnow, soft plastic. Reports thin this week.

Conditions outlook (next 3 days): Water temps: Delaware Bay (44009) 73.9°F, Long Island offshore (44025) 73.0°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 76.8°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: L Tue 01:34 (0.9 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: Meeting Summary and Motions from the Joint Meeting of the MAFMC & ASMFC Management Boards for Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass, and Bluefish — August • ASMFC: ASMFC Stock Assessment Happenings • ASMFC: Bluefish FMP Review – FY 2025 • ASMFC: Scup FMP Review – FY 2025 • ASMFC: Report of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Fish Ageing Workshop — 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 🌪️