Lewes, DE Fishing Trip — May

Your Lewes, DE Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 58°F7.2" rain · 11 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
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May Weather in Lewes

71°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
7.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

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

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Lewes

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations may vary depending on the time of year.

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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