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Fenwick Island, DE Fishing Trip — May

Your Fenwick Island, DE Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 58°F7.8" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Fenwick Island

71°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

22 Guides Near Fenwick Island

No guides are based in Fenwick Island, but these guides operate nearby.

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Fisherman's Wharf - Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

4.4(690)

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 - Judy V. & Capt. Bob II
Judy V. & Capt. Bob II

Judy V. & Capt. Bob II

4.4(95)
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
First Light Charters LLC. - First Light Charters LLC.
First Light Charters LLC.

First Light Charters LLC.

5(37)Top Rated
Lewes, Delaware
Anglers Fishing Center - Anglers Fishing Center
Anglers Fishing Center

Anglers Fishing Center

4.3(57)

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 - Crab Burner Charters
Crab Burner Charters

Crab Burner Charters

5(16)Top Rated
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Quick Draw Sportfishing - Quick Draw Sportfishing
Quick Draw Sportfishing

Quick Draw Sportfishing

5(15)Top Rated
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Grizzly Sport Fishing - Grizzly Sport Fishing
Grizzly Sport Fishing

Grizzly Sport Fishing

5(9)Top Rated

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 Fishing
Michael D Fishing

Michael D Fishing

5(3)Top Rated

Michael D Sportfishing boat rental in Delaware

inshore
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
MandaLu SportFishing - MandaLu SportFishing
MandaLu SportFishing

MandaLu SportFishing

5(3)Top Rated

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 - Capt. Ike II Charters
Capt. Ike II Charters

Capt. Ike II Charters

4.7(3)Top Rated
Frankford, Delaware
Miss Donna Charters - Miss Donna Charters
Miss Donna Charters

Miss Donna Charters

5(2)Top Rated
inshore
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Gale Force Charters - Gale Force Charters
Gale Force Charters

Gale Force Charters

3.5(11)
inshore
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
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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.

Buy License Online — Delaware

Species Regulations

Mahi Mahi
Season:January 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit of 18 mahi per vessel.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

A free Striped Bass Harvest Card is required to possess striped bass. Check for seasonal closures and gear restrictions.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Consult the Delaware Fishing Guide for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions.

Tuna
Season:January 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations
Size Limit:Varies by species; consult federal regulations

Highly migratory species; subject to federal regulations. Check current NMFS guidelines.

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