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

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — September 8, 2026 (midweek update)

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

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 78.3°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 72.7°F. Reports thin this week. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: Productive picks: spot. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next L Tue 00:46. 🟦 Delaware Bay: catfish, perch, shad, and trout active. Productive picks: bloodworm, menhaden, spot. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 78.3°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 77.5°F; Lewes, DE: next L Tue 00:46. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next H Tue 02:11. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): striped bass active. Productive picks: spot, bucktail, eel. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next L Tue 00:01. 🟫 Rivers & Freshwater: Productive picks: minnow, soft plastic. Reports thin this week.

Conditions outlook (next 3 days): Water temps: Delaware Bay (44009) 78.3°F, Long Island offshore (44025) 72.7°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 77.5°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: L Tue 00:46 (0.6 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: Black Sea Bass Recreational Measures — 2026/2027

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 🌪️