Fishing Guides in Lewes, Delaware

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What's Biting in Lewes

8 species reported in the Lewes area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Lewes, DE

Fishing in Lewes in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Lewes — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Lewes in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Lewes — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Lewes in March

3 species are active in and around Lewes in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in April

8 species are active in and around Lewes in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in May

8 species are active in and around Lewes in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in June

8 species are active in and around Lewes in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in July

7 species are active in and around Lewes in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in August

6 species are active in and around Lewes in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in September

8 species are active in and around Lewes in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in October

5 species are active in and around Lewes in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in November

2 species are active in and around Lewes in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Lewes's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Lewes in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Lewes — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Lewes

Lewes, Delaware offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 7 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Lewes

Striped Bass

If you're chasing Striped Bass in Delaware, Lewes provides a strategic location to intercept these migratory fish. The Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean converge here, creating diverse fishing opportunities.

Full striped bass guide for Lewes

Mahi Mahi

Lewes, Delaware, can be a surprisingly productive location for Mahi Mahi during the late summer and early fall, when warm Gulf Stream currents push closer to shore. To target them, you'll need to head offshore, focusing on areas with floating debris, weed lines, and lobster pots.

Full mahi mahi guide for Lewes

Fisheries near Lewes

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Types of Fishing in Lewes

Inshore

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