Dewey Beach, DE Fishing Trip — May

Your Dewey Beach, DE Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 72°F / Low 58°F7.7" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

Cobia

Excellent

Cobia

Various

Sheepshead

Excellent

Sheepshead

Various

Speckled Trout

Excellent

Speckled Trout

Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing

Spanish Mackerel

Excellent

Spanish Mackerel

Casting · Trolling

May Weather in Dewey Beach

72°F

Avg High

58°F

Avg Low

7.7"

Rainfall

13

Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

1 in Dewey Beach + 22 Nearby

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Fisherman's Wharf

Three generations of Parsons to serve you at Fisherman's Wharf! Our fleet includes head boats, deep sea charter boats, cruising, and sightseeing vessels.

Lewes, Delaware

Judy V. & Capt. Bob II

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

First Light Charters LLC.

Lewes, Delaware

Anglers Fishing Center

Anglers Party Boat, Indian Charter Boat and Pirates King Two Charters, at Anglers Marina, Lewes Harbor Marina, Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay fishing, Lewes Delaware, Delaware Fishing Center.

Lewes, Delaware

Crab Burner Charters

Dewey Beach, Delaware

Quick Draw Sportfishing

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Grizzly Sport Fishing

Fishing Reports for Lewes Charter Boat Fishing Delaware - The salt water Charter Boat Grizzly is a 37 foot Stapleton with a 14 foot beam with plenty of fishing room. USCG inspected to carry groups of more than six passengers.

Lewes, Delaware

Michael D Fishing

Michael D Sportfishing boat rental in Delaware

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

MandaLu SportFishing

Thank You visiting our Delaware Fishing Charters website. As a family run charter boat we are committed to getting answers to all your questions and being atte

Lewes, Delaware

Capt. Ike II Charters

4.7(3)Top Rated

Frankford, Delaware

Miss Donna Charters

Bethany Beach, Delaware

Gale Force Charters

Long Neck, Delaware

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$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

Cobia

Sheepshead

Speckled Trout

Spanish Mackerel

Also Consider Fishing In...

Rehoboth Beach9 guides · 5 mi Lewes7 guides · 7 mi

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 Fishing

Light rain jacket

Delaware Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$8.50

Non-Resident$20

Requirements

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

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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.

Sheepshead

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:16 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Consult the Delaware Fishing Guide for any specific area closures or restrictions.

Speckled Trout

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:4 per person per day

Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length

Check for any specific regulations for different areas.

Spanish Mackerel

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:15 per person

Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit. Consult the Delaware Fishing Guide for any seasonal closures or specific regulations.