Location · DE

Cape Henlopen State Park

Sussex County, DE · multiple

Landmark Atlantic surf and fishing pier at the mouth of Delaware Bay. A free lighted fishing pier extends into the Atlantic; surf fishing along the beach and jetty access round out the options.

Day-use fee in-season; pier is free. Strong currents at the pier tip — use heavier sinkers.

Right now

Water temp
55°F
Air temp
76°F
Wind
5 to 10 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. Bluefish Pomatomus saltatrix
    43/100
  3. Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus
    43/100
  4. Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus
    43/100
  5. Summer Flounder Paralichthys dentatus
    27/100
  6. Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalus · harvest closed
    27/100