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Fishing & Boating

Delaware Fishing Guide
& Licenses: For the
latest info on fishing and
boating regulations, visit
Delaware’s Division of
Fish and Wildlife at dnrec.
delaware.gov/fish-wildlife Enjoy fishing on a quiet pond or in the surf, or
or call 302-739-9910.
experience the thrill of an offshore fishing excursion.

Fisherman’s Wharf by the drawbridge on the canal in Lewes is celebrating more than 70 years of fishing. This family
business offers a variety of experiences along with an on-site tackle shop and restaurant. Fisherman’s Wharf provides
head boats, deep-sea charter boats, and cruising and sightseeing vessels. They offer full-day, half-day, half-night, and
striper fishing head boats, with head boat reservations not required. With both large and small charter boats available,
Fisherman’s Wharf offers eight-hour and half-day trips. Rod and reel rentals are available on all charters. A variety of
additional special fishing trips are offered each season (302-645-8862 | fishlewes.com).
Indian River Marina at Delaware Seashore State Park (north side of the inlet) features many convenient services for
boaters and fishermen, and it’s just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Inland Bays — some of the finest fishing
grounds on the East Coast! 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach (For boat charter listings, visit
destateparks.com/marinalife/indianrivermarina, 302-227-3071).
BOAT EXCURSIONS
Delaware’s coastal waters are extremely popular with dolphins, and there are plenty of adventures available to view
these beautiful creatures. For details on the variety of experiences available, contact:
Fisherman’s Wharf, Lewes (302-645-8862 | fishlewes. Cape Water Tours (302-644-7334 | capewatertours.com):
com): Two-hour dolphin-watching cruises and three-hour Offers dolphin sunset cruises, dolphin watching cruises.
dolphin/whale watching cruises.
Good Vibes Tiki Cruises (302-241-0584 I
Quest Adventures, Lewes (302-745-2925 | questkayak.com): goodvibestikicruises.com) and Cruisin’ Tikis Rehoboth
Dolphin/Eco Quest guided kayak tour around the Cape. Bay (833-845-4772 | cruisintikis.com/rehoboth-bay):
Offer public and private pleasure cruises.
Cape Henlopen State Park (302-645-8983 |
destateparks.com): Offers an on-land family “Dolphin
Watch” program through the summer.

Also check out the Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier and Delaware Seashore State Park Surf Fishing
Lessons. Visit paddlethenanticoke.com for info on boat ramps and top fishing areas in Western Sussex County.

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