Townsend, DE Fishing Trip — March

Your Townsend, DE Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 38°F3.5" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

Speckled TroutGood
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various

March Weather in Townsend

59°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

24 Guides Near Townsend

No guides are based in Townsend, 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 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

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.

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

Regulations may vary depending on the time of year.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum fork length

Check for any in-season changes to regulations.

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