July Sport Fishing Trips: C&D Canal and Indian River Inlet

July Sport Fishing Trips:  C&D Canal and Indian River Inlet

The Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D Canal) cuts through 14 miles of mid-
Delaware coastal terrain, connecting the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays.
It is renowned in the state for its boating and big fish.  In fact, I've often
gone fishing on the rocks wondering if I might hook into a Bull Shark.  

During the summer months, you are most likely to hook your legal limit of BIG sport fish, such as Channel Catfish. On a recent fishing trip, my brother in law and I caught nearly a dozen catfish. One of these top tier gamefish topped the 10 pound mark. 

Channel catfish will bite on a variety of baits, but on the most recent trip, Canadian Nightcrawlers were the ticket.  Just reel it in slowly and wait for the big one to bite.   

My other favorite summer fishing spot is the Indian River Inlet.  A skilled angler can really enjoy a smorgasbord of saltwater game fish here.  I have been catching flounder, striped bass, croaker, weakfish, and blue fish for many summers now.  

If you stick to the rocks, you may have a shot at catching one 
of the best tasting gamefish in the sea, the tautog.  However, you will need to be quick and hook the fish right away.  Tog are a tricky sportfish to land.  

And if you are visiting the Delaware Beaches this summer, be sure to take a crab trap and some raw chicken legs.   Don't have a crab trap yet?  To purchase the best quality crab trap on the internet click on this link...Crab Trap (Perfect for Delaware Bay)

Thanks fellow anglers and good luck out there!