Location · DE

Fenwick Island — Surf Fishing

Sussex County, DE · shoreline

Surf fishing along the southernmost Delaware beach, adjacent to the MD border at Ocean City. Fall bluefish and drum runs can be exceptional here. Walk-in beach access from the state park parking area.

Surf-fishing vehicle permit required for drive-on access in off-season; seasonal drive-on access with permit. Walk-in is always free. Check DE DNREC for current permit rules.

Right now

Water temp
55°F
Air temp
72°F
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:14 AM / 7:42 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows
12:40 AM - 1:40 AM · 4:40 AM - 6:40 AM · 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM · 5:10 PM - 7:10 PM
Forecast
Patchy Fog then Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Striped Bass Morone saxatilis · harvest closed
    84/100
  2. Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix
    43/100
  3. Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus
    43/100
  4. Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus
    43/100
  5. Summer Flounder Paralichthys dentatus
    27/100