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Fishing Guides in Delaware

Cast 13 guides across Delaware. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Atlantic beaches, Delaware Bay, and salt-marsh estuaries.

Updated October 25, 2026

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Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 8 of 13 guides in Delaware with 10 or more Google reviews. A blank cell means we do not have that detail yet.

Guide	City	Fishing	Rating
First Light Charters LLC., Lewes, DE	Lewes	Fly Fishing, Inshore Fishing, Bass Fishing	5.039 Google reviews
Katydid Sport Fishing, Lewes, DE	Lewes	Offshore / Deep Sea, Inshore Fishing	5.029 Google reviews
Quick Draw Sportfishing, Rehoboth Beach, DE	Rehoboth Beach	Offshore / Deep Sea	5.020 Google reviews
Crab Burner Charters, Dewey Beach, DE	Dewey Beach		5.015 Google reviews
Crab Claws Adventures, Rehoboth Beach, DE	Rehoboth Beach	Inshore Fishing	4.845 Google reviews
Fisherman's Wharf, Lewes, DE	Lewes	Offshore / Deep Sea, Bass Fishing	4.4704 Google reviews
Captain's Lady Charters, Frederica, DE	Frederica	Offshore / Deep Sea	4.489 Google reviews
Anglers Fishing Center, Lewes, DE	Lewes		4.359 Google reviews

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13 guides in Delaware

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3 Amigos Sport Fishing, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE4.8(4)

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3 Amigos Sport Fishing is a fishing charter and guide service in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Rated 4.8 by 4 reviews.

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Anglers Fishing Center, Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE4.3(59)

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Anglers Fishing Center is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Rated 4.3 by 59 reviews.

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Captain's Lady Charters, Frederica, DE

Frederica, DE4.4(89)

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Captain's Lady Charters is a fishing charter and guide service based in Frederica, DE. Rated 4.4 by 89 reviews.

Offshore / Deep Sea

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Crab Burner Charters, Dewey Beach, DE

Dewey Beach, DE5.0(15)

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Crab Burner Charters is a fishing charter and guide service based in Dewey Beach, DE. Rated 5.0 by 15 reviews.

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Crab Claws Adventures, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE4.8(45)

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Crab Claws Adventures is a fishing charter and guide service based in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Rated 4.8 by 45 reviews.

Inshore Fishing

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First Light Charters LLC., Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE5.0(39)

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First Light Charters LLC. is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Rated 5.0 by 39 reviews.

Fly FishingInshore Fishing

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Fisherman's Wharf, Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE4.4(704)

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Fisherman's Wharf is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Inshore and offshore trips on Delaware Bay / Atlantic, half-day and full-day.

Offshore / Deep SeaBass Fishing

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Grizzly Sport Fishing, Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE5.0(9)

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Grizzly Sport Fishing is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Offshore trips on Delaware Bay / Atlantic, half-day and full-day.

Inshore FishingOffshore / Deep Sea

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Katydid Sport Fishing, Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE5.0(29)

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Katydid Sport Fishing is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Offshore trips on Delaware Bay / Atlantic, half-day and full-day.

Offshore / Deep SeaInshore Fishing

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MandaLu SportFishing, Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE5.0(4)

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MandaLu SportFishing is a fishing charter and guide service based in Lewes, DE. Offshore trips on Delaware Bay / Atlantic, half-day and full-day.

Offshore / Deep SeaInshore Fishing

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MIss Donna Charters, Bethany Beach, DE

Bethany Beach, DE5.0(2)

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MIss Donna Charters is a fishing charter and guide service in Bethany Beach, DE. They fish the Indian River Inlet and the Delaware Seashore State Park.

Offshore / Deep Sea

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Quick Draw Sportfishing, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Rehoboth Beach, DE5.0(20)

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Quick Draw Sportfishing is a fishing charter and guide service based in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Offshore trips on Delaware Bay / Atlantic, half-day and full-day.

Offshore / Deep Sea

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Shooter Dog Charters " Lewes Delaware ", Lewes, DE

Lewes, DE4.4(7)

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Shooter Dog Charters " Lewes Delaware " is a fishing charter and guide service in Lewes, DE. Rated 4.4 by 7 reviews.

Offshore / Deep SeaInshore Fishing

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About Delaware

Delaware runs deeper than its size suggests. The Delaware Bay pours a huge estuary system into the state's lap, the Atlantic sits right off its southern beaches, and freshwater rivers like the Nanticoke and Brandywine Creek hold bass and panfish in between. Nothing is far from anything else here, you can pick a fishery in the morning and be on it before the coffee's cold, which is exactly what makes it a strong base for guided trips.

The saltwater action centers on Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach, where bay water meets ocean. Inshore captains work Indian River Inlet and Roosevelt Inlet for striped bass, flounder, and tautog, timing the tides that funnel bait through. Nearshore boats stay within sight of the beach and still find bluefish, croaker, and sea trout. The seasonal runs through these waters are the engine of the whole fishery, when they're on, they're on.

Bigger ambitions head east. Offshore charters out of Lewes (and Ocean City, Maryland, an easy reach from southern Delaware), run to the canyons in the warm months for tuna, mahi-mahi, and marlin. Back inland, freshwater guides work the Nanticoke, the Broadkill, and ponds scattered across the state for largemouth bass, pickerel, and crappie. It's quiet water, good for fly rods or conventional tackle, and the guides who fish it daily know where the fish live.

A guide is the difference between fishing Delaware and guessing at it. The marsh systems that hold red drum are a maze; the artificial reefs stacked with sea bass don't announce themselves; the migratory timing shifts year to year. Local captains carry all of that in their heads, along with the right gear and the right bait for the day. Novices get a working education; veterans get put on fish faster.

When to fish in Delaware

Peak Mar–May

Full season

Quick facts

Fishing spots mapped: 223
Rivers mapped: 64
Guides listed: 13
Best season: May through October

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Know before you go in Delaware

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

Delaware Fishing License
Anyone 16 years of age or older must possess a valid Delaware fishing license to fish in the state's public waters, both freshwater and saltwater. This applies to both residents and non-residents. Licenses can be purchased online or from authorized agents.
Delaware DNREC
Fisherman Information Network (FIN) Registry
All anglers 16 years of age or older fishing in any of Delaware's waters, tidal or non-tidal, are required to register annually with the Delaware Fisherman Information Network (FIN). This is a free registration and is separate from the fishing license requirement, though it is often combined during the license purchase process.
Delaware DNREC
Size and Creel Limits
Delaware enforces specific size and creel (possession) limits for various fish species, which can vary by season and location. Guided fishing operators are knowledgeable about these regulations and will ensure all catches comply with current state and federal guidelines.

01Do I need a fishing license for a guided trip in Delaware?

Yes. Anyone 16 or older needs a valid Delaware fishing license for fresh or salt water, and saltwater anglers must also obtain the free annual Delaware Fisherman Information Network (FIN) number. Handle both before you step on the boat.

02What species can I expect to catch on a guided trip in Delaware?

Inshore salt trips produce striped bass, flounder, tautog, bluefish, croaker, and sea trout; offshore charters chase tuna, mahi-mahi, and marlin. On the freshwater side, guides target largemouth bass, pickerel, and crappie. Season and location decide the menu.

03What should I bring on a guided fishing trip in Delaware?

Gear and bait come with the boat. You bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, clothes that match the forecast, food and drinks, and a cooler for the catch, many guides clean fish at the dock. Confirm the specifics when you book.

04Are guided fishing trips in Delaware suitable for beginners?

Very much so. The guide supplies the equipment, the instruction, and the spots, which removes every barrier that usually frustrates a first-timer. You'll come off the water having actually caught fish and understood why.

05What's the difference between an inshore and offshore guided trip?

Inshore means the bays, inlets, and water close to the beach: flounder, striped bass, bluefish, shorter runs, calmer conditions. Offshore means heading well out into the Atlantic to wrecks, reefs, or the shelf for tuna, marlin, and mahi-mahi. Bigger fish, longer day.

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