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Indian River Inlet Fishing

Indian River Inlet Fishing

The Indian River Inlet is at the mouth of Indian River, a 15-mile river in Delaware. It's located east of Indian River Bay, and flows out to the Atlantic Ocean. Originally, the Indian River Inlet was a natural dynamic waterway. It played a role in shaping Delaware's coast and served as an entry point for crabs, oysters and certain fish species to survive in the bays. The United States Army Corps of Engineers installed jetties in 1938 for holding the inlet in place. In 2012, the Indian River Inlet bridge opened, spanning above the water.

Indian River Inlet fishing provides ample opportunities for a wide variety of species, including Striped Bass. Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Atlantic Croaker, Sheepshead, Black Drum and Bluefish can be found here most of the year. The Flounder or Fluke fishing can be excellent. A 12.69-pound flounder was caught here in 2020 and was the flounder state record for the year. In rocky areas inshore and nearshore you will find Black Seabass and Tautog. There are also Triggerfish and Vermillion Snapper to be caught on bottom, along with Cod, Haddock, and Pollock.

There is excellent tuna fishing from the wrecks and rocky areas nearshore to the canyons in the deep straight out of Indian River Inlet. Bluefin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, and Yellowfin Tuna are common. There are also Bigeye and Skipjack Tuna much of the year. In the warmer months, Dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi) are commonly caught, along with lots of Wahoo at times. There is also good billfishing with Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, and Swordfish that are caught every year.



Indian River Inlet Fishing Forecast

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Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest Indian River Inlet Fishing Reports

  • October 5th 2024
    We had 33 boats fish out of Sunset Marina and Fishermans Marina yesterday! The swordfish and mahi bite were hot! “Fish On” and “Par Five” came back each flying a white marlin


  • October 4th 2024
    Another weekend of fishing is underway! We had a few boats venture out on October 4th that came back with plenty of meat fish to fill their freezers! The swordfish were bitin


  • September 29th 2024
    Fall fishing is in full swing! Our fleet kept the fish cleaners busy with plenty of meat fish hitting the docks. “Primary Search” was the first to come in. They had a meat ha


  • September 28th 2024
    Yesterday was a big day for meat fishing! “Marli” and “Tara Jessica” both came in with their mahi limit. “Whiskey Kilo” had a wheelbarrow full of tilefish and mahi. We had th


  • September 27th 2024
    Yesterday’s fishing report: “D.A. Sea” came back from an overnight trip with 22 white releases “Bailey’s Ark” had one white release “Marli” had a full haul of mahi tilefish a


  • September 12 2024
    It has been a beautiful couple of days here at the marina bringing back that September weather we know and love!  It has also brought about the September marlin bite just in


  • August 31 2024
    We closed the busy month of August with a beautiful day on this final holiday weekend of the summer!   The temperatures were perfect and the fishing was even better!  We had


  • August 18 2024
    We are excited to be a host property once again for the 33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Tournament.  Registration will be held today in the Sunset Marina game room from 1-4:30 with


  • July 28 2024
    What a great way to end the weekend with so much activity and excitement on the docks for the final day of the Huk Big Fish Classic tournament.  There were a ton of boats out


  • July 20 2024
    There were a lot of boats that headed out today with their sights set on catching some nice fish.  The Poormans Canyon seemed to be the spot of choice today and boy did we se


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Top Indian River Inlet Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Old Inlet Bait & Tackle
    Full Service Bait and Tackle Shop located 2 miles north of the Indian River Inlet in the DE Seashore State Park

  2. Lewes Harbour Marina
    Lewes Harbour Marina has been serving area anglers and boaters since 1992. Gas, diesel, bait, tackle rods and reels always available, and fishing apparel.

  3. Rick's Bait & Tackle
    Rick's Bait & Tackle is located in Long Neck, Delaware in Sussex County DE and caries a compete line of bait and tackle targeted to our local waters.

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Top Indian River Inlet Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. First Light Charters LLC.
    Fishing the waters of Delaware Bay, Indian River Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, our charters are able to catch a wide variety of species using different tactics. Some of the fish targeted are Rockfish (Striped Bass), Flounder, Sea Bass, Bluefish, Cro

  2. Grizzly Sport Fishing
    No Bull, Just Fish. Charter Boat Fishing from Lewes, DE. US Coast Guard Inspected to carry groups larger than six passengers.

  3. Tide Me Over Charters
    If it's fast paced action you're looking for then l have the opportunity to catch Inshore you may find blues, trout & croaker. If a more relaxing day is what you had in mind then kick back and drift through the Indian River Bay for fl

  4. Tranquila Sport Fishing
    Tranquila departs Delaware and offers tuna charters, white marlin charters, offshore charters (including blue marlin, shark, dolphin, swordfish and wahoo), as well as inshore charter fishing trips for rockfish, flounder, sea bass, croakers, and shark

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Top Indian River Inlet Marinas

  1. Lewes Harbour Marina
    Lewes Harbour Marina has been serving area anglers and boaters since 1992. Gas, diesel, bait, tackle rods and reels always available, and fishing apparel.

  2. Ocean City Sunset Marina
    With direct, uninterrupted access to the Atlantic Ocean and its numerous canyons, Sunset Marina makes the ideal homeport for the avid off-shore angler or serves as a layover for the transient ocean-goer.

  3. White Marlin Marina
    White Marlin Marina is Ocean City's premier marina resort. Our commitment to service is our number one priority. After you tie up, take a dip in our refreshing pool or take a walk on the Boardwalk just two blocks away. There are many local bars a

  4. Miss Chris Marina


  5. South Jersey Marina


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Bouy Conditions

Station 44009 - DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ
December 11, 2024 6:40 pm EST
Location: 38.46N 74.692W
Wind Direction: SW (220°)
Wind Speed: 13.6 knots
Wind Gust: 19.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 29.50 in (999.1 mb)
Air Temperature: 55.0°F (12.8°C)
Water Temperature: 52.3°F (11.3°C)


Current Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous Moon

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