Shark and skates with he occasional bluefish in the mix. Water on the beach is warming up and there are kingfish on the eastern shore of Virginia. They are on the way. Get ready!! Fresh bunker is available.

Hazy, hot and humid. It took forever for summer to get started but it is FINALLY here. The July 4th holiday is upon us. Let the madness begin!

The big news of the week is that tautog season reopens in Delaware waters on Wednesday, July 1. Live sandfleas and green crabs are available.

There are a few sheepshead in the mix along the rocks as well. A sure sign that the water temperature is creeping up.

Flounder fishing in the Indian River Bay has been good. Gulp baits in pink, chartreuse, and white have been very productive. These baits are working in the Inlet from the wall on the south side from the campground toward the west as well.

A good flounder bite is also occurring out at B Buoy in 85-90 feet of water. Long strips of squid have been the ticket for doormats out in the deep. The word on seabass is that there are plenty of fish out there but they are undersized. Very few keepers in the mix.

The best (meaning your best chance to catch in what has been poor fishing)striper fishing in the Indian River Inlet is at night. Live eels, black buck tails and dark colored swim shad are the hot baits. The incoming tide has been better than the outgoing.

Bluefish should be hitting on the incoming tide in the Inlet during the daylight hours.

Most of the tuna action as been reported from the Hambone/chicken bone area. Capt Tom Murphy on the Mega-Bite reported 69 degree water on his last trip. His party caught one dolphin and one 180lb bluefin on skirted hoos. And one white marlin in the baits.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!!