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Indian River Inlet

Delaware, United States

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Tautog

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General info

Indian River Inlet is a part of an ocean located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is most popular for fishing Summer flounder, Tautog, and Striped bass.

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38Β°36β€²35.3β€³N 75Β°03β€²27.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Indian River Inlet, 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 species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Indian River Inlet fishing

Indian River Inlet is a part of an ocean located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°36β€²35.3β€³N 75Β°03β€²27.7β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Indian River Inlet by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in Indian River Inlet are:
  • Summer flounder - 99 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Tautog - 74 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 101 members reported to have caught this fish
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