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South Indian River Inlet Beach

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Delaware, United States

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Piked dogfish

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General info

South Indian River Inlet Beach is a water located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluefish, Striped bass, and Summer flounder.

Location

38°36′21.6″N 75°03′36.6″W
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Fishing regulations at South Indian River Inlet Beach, DE

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Delaware can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluefish as of April 8th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluefish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
No minimum size in Delaware state waters. Open year round. Bluefish daily possession limit is 3 bluefish per recreational angler for private boat anglers and shore-based anglers. Bluefish daily possession limit is 5 bluefish per recreational angler on for-hire charter or head boats.
Good, but may contain elevated mercury levels. Catch, Clean, Cook Bluefish by DMFD

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Regulations for

38°36′21.6″N 75°03′36.6″W
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South Indian River Inlet Beach is a water located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°36′21.6″N 75°03′36.6″W
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