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Inshore Fishing Charters in Lewes
6 inshore guides in Lewes, Indian River Inlet and Rehoboth that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Lewes inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Action Jackson Sportfishing
Indian River Marina, Slip B-5, 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Flounder, Black sea bass, Bluefish, Shark, Black drum, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Marlin
Gale Force Charters
Indian River Inlet Marina, Dock D-20, 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Targets: Striped bass
Capt. Ike II Charters
Indian River Marina, Indian River Inlet (Rehoboth Beach)
Targets: Black sea bass, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, King mackerel, Tuna, Marlin, Mako shark
Jay Sea II Sportfishing
Indian River Marina, B16, 39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Targets: Flounder, Black sea bass, Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Shark, Black drum
Michael D Sportfishing
39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth, DE 19971
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Thresher shark
No Limit Sport Fishing
39415 Inlet Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Targets: Tautog, False albacore
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 8 operators: Lewes fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Lewes at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 6; Half day (about 4 hours) – 4; Overnight or extended – 3; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Flounder, Black sea bass, Tuna, Tautog, Bluefish, Shark, Black drum, Mahi-mahi.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 12).
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Lewes fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Lewes
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $800 | $450 – $850 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,200 | $700 – $1,680 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Lewes: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Lewes?
Among 4 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $800 (from $450 to $850), and the median full day is $1,200. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Lewes?
The fish these guides list most often are Flounder, Black sea bass, Tuna, Tautog, Bluefish, Shark. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Lewes?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Lewes also runs offshore trips: 7 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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