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Lewes, DE Fishing Trip — January

Your Lewes, DE Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 26°F2.4" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogLow
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging

January Weather in Lewes

37°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Matched

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
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
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
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
Katydid Sport Fishing - Katydid Sport Fishing
Katydid Sport Fishing

Katydid Sport Fishing

5Top Rated

Katydid Charter Boat Fishing Delaware - features inshore and near shore charter boat fishing trips in the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

inshore
Lewes, Delaware
Martha Marie Fishing Charters - Martha Marie Fishing Charters
Martha Marie Fishing Charters

Martha Marie Fishing Charters

2.6(5)
inshore
Lewes, Delaware
$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

Flounder

Various
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

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.

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.

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

Possession limit of 18 mahi per vessel.

Weakfish
Season:January 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

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

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