Location · DE

Lewes Canal

Sussex County, DE · shoreline

Protected canal connecting Delaware Bay to Rehoboth Bay through the town of Lewes. Good bank access along the canal walkway; wadable margins in spots. White perch and flounder are the main draw.

Free bank access. Town parking nearby. Canal receives commercial boat traffic — be aware of wakes and propeller wash.

Right now

Water temp
55°F
Air temp
75°F
Wind
5 mph NE
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:14 AM / 7:43 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
Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Striped Bass Morone saxatilis · harvest closed
    84/100
  2. White Perch Morone americana
    68/100
  3. Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix
    43/100
  4. Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus
    43/100
  5. Summer Flounder Paralichthys dentatus
    27/100