Middletown, DE Fishing Trip — January

Your Middletown, DE Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 23°F1.7" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Speckled TroutFair
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Middletown

36°F
Avg High
23°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

24 Guides Near Middletown

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

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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

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

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.

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