Cheswold, DE Fishing Trip — December

Your Cheswold, DE Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 26°F2.9" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

December Weather in Cheswold

41°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

12 Guides Near Cheswold

No guides are based in Cheswold, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Delaware Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$8.50
Non-Resident$20
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Separate freshwater and saltwater licenses.

Buy License Online — Delaware

Species Regulations

Cobia
Season:January 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:37-inch minimum fork length

Cobia permit required. Check for any in-season changes to regulations.

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