New Jersey · Delaware Bay / Southern New Jersey · Canal
Approximately 25.4 miles away
Predicted Tides
Predicted
Near high tide
Next low tide
Sep 5, 2026, 8:57 AM
In 5 hr 7 min
0.4 ft MLLW
Previous
High · Sep 5, 2026, 3:12 AM · 2.3 ft MLLW
Following
High · Sep 5, 2026, 4:21 PM · 3.2 ft MLLW
Tide station at destination
Indian River Inlet · NOAA 8558690
Predicted Tidal Current
Predicted
No representative tidal-current prediction station is configured for this destination.
Tidal-current timing can differ from high and low tide timing.
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Indian River Inlet jetty and pass fishery
A Delaware Atlantic inlet fishery at Indian River Inlet inside Delaware Seashore State Park. Stone USACE jetties, inlet banks, and the pass concentrate striped bass, summer flounder, tautog, and bluefish moving between the Inland Bays and the Atlantic. This is not Fenwick Island and not Cape Henlopen.
Fishery type
Jetty inlet pass
Fishing modes
Shore
Inshore boat
Habitat and structure
North and south USACE stone jetties at Indian River Inlet · Deep Atlantic inlet between Delaware Seashore State Park shores · Current seams, granite toes, and Inland Bays exchange inside the pass
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Aug 16, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
The 2026 Delaware Fishing Guide documents striped bass angling on the Indian River Inlet south jetty, and DNREC lists summer flounder, tautog, and bluefish among coastal Delaware recreational species. This profile does not encode month windows because available evidence is occurrence-level, not a destination fishing calendar, and does not treat listed targets as typical every-month fishing quality. Harvest seasons are not biological calendars. Seasonal notes, where present, describe typical presence, not a legal harvest season.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Striped bass
PrimaryRegulations vary annually
Morone saxatilis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING AND FALL
The 2026 Delaware Fishing Guide cover shows a striped bass angler on the South Jetty of Indian River Inlet. Exact-destination occurrence; harvest dates are not encoded as windows.
Summer flounder
Primary
Paralichthys dentatus
No seasonal pulse known
DNREC lists summer flounder for coastal Delaware south of the Bay mouth, the waterbody that includes this inlet. Channel and jetty-adjacent sand are the class; size-limit dates are not biological windows.
Tautog
SecondaryRegulations vary annually
Tautoga onitis
Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING AND FALL
DNREC lists tautog among Delaware recreational species; the inlet jetties are structure. Qualitative cool-water timing is not converted to month endpoints.
Bluefish
Secondary
Pomatomus saltatrix
No seasonal pulse known
DNREC lists bluefish among Delaware coastal recreational species. Inlet and adjacent surf occurrence; migratory timing is not given exact month endpoints here.
Typical Seasonal Targets
Striped bass — SPRING AND FALL
Tautog — SPRING AND FALL
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Public shore fishing is reached through Delaware Seashore State Park along the banks of Indian River Inlet. Delaware State Parks posts Indian River Marina (39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach) with a public boat ramp into Indian River Bay and ocean access via the inlet. A surf-fishing vehicle permit is required to drive on designated park beaches. DNREC and USACE operate the inlet sand-bypass system; confirm current jetty, beach, and construction postings before you go.
Primary hazards
Strong tidal current, slick granite, boat traffic in the pass, and sand-bypass or dredging closures are the primary hazards. This profile does not change recommendation or rating scoring.
Fishery considerations
Tidal current through Indian River Inlet is the dominant fishing context. This profile does not score currents or change the coastal rating.
Wind against current can steepen the inlet. Waves are unsupported at this destination.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
