It’s a fishing day

Augustine Beach fishing conditions · Delaware

Today, 5 am–7 amStriped bass

The bite peaks at 75.

Frost Advisory until Monday 9 am
Log a trip here
Right now: 65 for striped bass, marginalTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 653 am
  2. 65
  3. 75
  4. 756 am
  5. 55
  6. 59
  7. 659 am
  8. 65
  9. 65
  10. 6912 pm
  11. 69
  12. 69
  13. 653 pm
  14. 65
  15. 65
  16. 696 pm
  17. 65
  18. 65
  19. 659 pm
  20. 65
  21. 65
  22. 65Tue
  23. 69
  24. 69
  25. 653 am
  26. 65
  27. 65
  28. 656 am
  29. 65
  30. 65
  31. 699 am
  32. 65
  33. 65
  34. 6512 pm
  35. 69
  36. 69
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
0 mph

From the

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:23 am

Sky
Mostly Clear

No rain expected

Air
41°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Delaware tidal regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

75Worth the tripToday, 5 am–7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Striped bass is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day (Jan 1–Jun 30, Sep 1–Dec 31); 20" minimum · 24" maximum · 1 a day (Jul 1–Aug 31)

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Delaware Bay, Delaware River and their tributaries: 1 fish a day, 28–31", except 20–24" from Jul 1 to Aug 31. Catch and release only Apr 1–May 31 on the spawning grounds: the Nanticoke, the Delaware River north of the C&D Canal's south jetty, and the canal itself.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Delaware tidal

Season here: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. More on striped bass

White Perch

White perch

Morone americana

59MarginalToday, 5 am–7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. White perch bite in 50–78° water, best near 65°.

Why

White perch is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

8" minimum · no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Delaware tidal waters: 8" minimum, no daily limit, open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Delaware tidal

Season here: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Likes an outgoing tide. More on white perch

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

53Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Delaware tidal waters: catfish of any species have no size limit and no daily limit.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Delaware tidal

Season here: Apr–Nov. More on channel catfish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.40 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:23 am
  • Sunset today6:08 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:40 pm–6:40 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

Delaware DNREC report, undated

Names striped bass, white perch, which people fish for here. It covers the whole state, so it may not describe these waters.

Read it at Delaware DNREC

Licenses and rules: DE DNREC · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Upper Delaware Bay shoreline south of the C&D Canal, where the water runs nearly fresh. White perch on bloodworms and catfish on cut bait most of the year, trophy striped bass in April and slot fish at the Augustine Wall in summer.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lums Pond State Park8 mi · DelawareBest tomorrow 2 am–3 pmFrost Advisory
55Marginal
Woodland Beach Wildlife Area15 mi · DelawareBest now until 7 amFrost Advisory
93Go
North East Community Park21 mi · MarylandBest tomorrow 3 am–2 pmFrost Advisory
87Go
Louisa Lane Park (Charlestown Beach)22 mi · MarylandBest tomorrow 4 am–2 pmFrost Advisory
87Go
Port Mahon24 mi · DelawareBest now until 7 amFrost Advisory
93Go
Susquehanna Flats26 mi · MarylandBest now until 7 amFrost Advisory
75Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Augustine Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Augustine Beach you need a Delaware recreational fishing license issued by DNREC, or — for residents 65+ — a free Delaware Fisherman Information Network (FIN) registration. See the agency's current rules: https://dnrec.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/licenses/

What fish are commonly targeted at Augustine Beach?

Augustine Beach is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, White Perch, Channel Catfish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Augustine Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Augustine Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Augustine Beach have?

Augustine Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Augustine Beach?

Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) regulations apply at Augustine Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Augustine Beach tidal water?

Yes. Augustine Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.