Located on the northeast seaboard of the United States, Delaware Bay is an outlet of the Delaware River. Its fresh water mixes with the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey and the state of Delaware make up its boundary. Only small fishing communities are on the shore of the lower bay. Part of the Intracoastal waterway, Delaware bay is about 50 miles long and 30 miles wide. Delaware Bay is used for oil transport and is the largest port on the East Coast.
      Delaware Bay offers many different species of fish. It is good if you know the type of fish you are wanting. To be prepared for most situations, it’s best to take an assortment of fishing gear. You will need to get a license which covers both fresh and tidal water. You will need to know about saltwater fishing and make sure your gear is specifically designed for this type of fishing. For bait, it is best to use natural wildlife from the waters you will be fishing. Use something that matches the fish species prey if using artificial lures.
      One of the most popular fish species in the lower area of Delaware Bay is the over sized striped bass. A ebbing tide is the best time to fish for these striped bass. Another of the Bay’s gems is the Drum fish. Fishing for these drum fish is very simple and not a lot of gear is needed. Full and new moon tides are the best times to catch drum. Other types of species you will encounter on your fishing trips are flounder, trout, spot, white perch, king fish, bluefish, tautog blue marlin, swordfish and albacore.