Fishing Report
09/18/2026
Last weekend of summer
Looks like the last weekend of summer is going to be quite nice. And then the forecast is calling for a coastal northeaster to blow in Monday afternoon and last through at least Wednesday. Hopefully it will blow through in time to get out surf fishing tournament in on Saturday September, 26. We will be updating the fishing report and social media about the status of the tournament accordingly throughout next week.
The surf is producing a mixed bag of multiple species. Mainly spot and kingfish. Small blues, pompano, and trout have also been reported. Sandworms and Fishbites bloodworms have been the best baits on small hooks right behind the first breaking wave.
We currently have fresh mullet. The supply has been very sporadic. All fresh mullet is on a first come first serve basis. It is in such short supply that we cannot hold bait upon request.
In the Inlet, tog and sheepshead have been biting on live sand fleas and live green crabs. We have both!!
There have been croakers and flounder in the Inlet as well. Use sand worms for the croaker and gulp and/or live minnows for the flounder.
Bluefish have been coming in the Inlet on the daytime incoming tide. Bucktaills and metal cast lures are the best baits. Look for the feeding birds.
The 29th Annual Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing Classic will be held on Saturday, September 26th. Tournament information and on-line sign up can be found under the Events Tab on our website!!!
Please note - the DMS Surf Fishing tournament scheduled for Saturday, October 10 has been CANCELLED
Inshore Marine Forecast-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM-
401 AM EDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with
gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE
2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds.
.SAT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft
at 4 seconds and S 1 foot at 4 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at 11 seconds.
.SUN...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 7 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt,
diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave
Detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of showers. A chance of
tstms after midnight.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of tstms in the morning. A
chance of showers.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of
showers.
.TUE...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Showers likely.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 30 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Showers
likely.
