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

🎣 Delmarva FishCast — September 18, 2026 (weekly main)

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

🌊 Atlantic Offshore: tuna active. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 78.3°F, Long Island offshore (44025): 71.1°F. 🌊 Atlantic Surf: Productive picks: spot, spoon. Conditions: Lewes, DE: next H Fri 02:08. 🟦 Delaware Bay: catfish, perch, shad, and trout active. Productive picks: bloodworm, bunker, spot. Conditions: Delaware Bay (44009): 78.3°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4): 75.7°F; Lewes, DE: next H Fri 02:08. 🟩 Chesapeake Bay (MD): Conditions: Cambridge, MD: next L Fri 04:32. Reports thin this week. 🟨 Inland Bays (DE): bluefish active. Productive picks: spot, minnow, bucktail. Conditions: Ocean City Inlet, MD: next H Fri 01:08. 🟫 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) 71.1°F, Cape May, NJ (CMAN4) 75.7°F. Next tide change at Lewes, DE: H Fri 02:08 (3.4 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 🌪️