Located very near Bethany Beach and Rehoboth Beach Fishing, Crabbing offers an exciting backcountry guided experience to anglers of all skill levels and their families. If you are looking to spend your next vacation on the eastern shore, try back bay crabbing!

These types of trips will take you out on the beautiful Rehoboth Bay and Indian River, where you will be able to catch the saltiest and sweetest clams and the freshest and most delicious Blue Claw Crabs.

Enjoy a calm and relaxing say on a 24’ Wellcraft vessel, cruising around the bay. Refurbished in 2018, this center console boat comes powered by a single 200 HP Yamaha engine and outfitted with quality electronics and professional gear.

If crabbing is not your thing, rods, reels, tackle, and bait needed to catch Flounder – your other target – will be available onboard. Just let the captain know whether you want to go crabbing or fishing. Fishing licenses will also be covered by the captain. Catch cleaning and filleting service is included in the price so that you could get your dinner sorted out. All the necessary gear for Clamming and Crabbing will also be provided for the trip.

Spending time with your family is one of the best things you could do, especially when you get to enjoy the beautiful world of the outdoors with Fishing & Crabbing. Don’t forget to bring your camera with you – the view will be breathtaking!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $300
    On this short trip, you will be able to either try a little bit of Crabbing or do some fishing for Flounder.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $300
    A nice shorter trip fir you to choose your choice of activities.Do keep in mind its a two hour trip ! The time spent crabbing .clamming or fishing is quite limited .Great for youngest of children,or a introductory trip !Thankyou Captain George !!
  • Private trip
    Backbay Cruize!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $300
    A nice way to see the beauty of our backbay estuaries.Watch the sunset Or possibly dolphin watch .
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $500
    This trip is ideal for the younger anglers! It will take you either Crabbing or fishing for Flounder, whichever you prefer!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $500
    Any of our trips can be booked in the afternoon also !
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $700
    Have the waters all to yourselves, choose to either fish for Flounder or go Crabbing.
  • Private trip
    Backbay Combination
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $800
    This trip allows time for clamming ,crabbing or fishing .Possible a cruize also.The Captain will customize the trip to your suggestions(Within Reason).These activities can be based around optimal tides to ensure the best results .Pack a lunch sun screen. Your gonna be here for a while !!Captain Georg2 :)!
  • Private trip
    Ocean Charter Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    US $900
    This is our ocean fishing charter .This is for a maximum of four anglers .Dates,species, desinations will vary according to whats biting and where.May be cancelled due to sea conditions . Can be customized within readon.Thankyou Captain George !
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FAQs about Fishing & Crabbing - 24'

Fishing & Crabbing - 24' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $300 per group - Backbay Cruize! (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Backbay Combination (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Ocean Charter Fishing (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishing & Crabbing - 24', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fishing & Crabbing - 24' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Fishing & Crabbing - 24' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Indian River and Atlantic Ocean Near Coastal)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (20 mikes max.)
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fishing & Crabbing - 24' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Flounder)

Top targeted fish species with Fishing & Crabbing - 24' include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Clam
  • Cobia
  • Crab
  • Flounder
  • Grunt
  • Ray
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

George Merrick
Dagsboro, Delaware, United States
210 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2018
45 years catering to families in the charter industry will assure you you will have an enjoyable experience.Teaching techniques as well as learning how ,is what we do.Thankyou Captain George

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Clam Clam
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Coastal Fishermen (Center console) originally built in 1988, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Indian River and Atlantic Ocean Near Coastal
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
20 mikes max.
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Flounder

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 198 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (169)
Nice Day and ugliest fish I ever caught!
3 Years and Happy to keep coming back
Dbl hooked and happy faces!
+166
Angler rating
183
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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Joe W.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 2023
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Greg K.
Hershey, PA
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Six hours with Captain George

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 19, 2023
Great experience.  We are a family of four, mom, dad, and two boys 13 and 16.  It was the boys first time flounder fishing,...
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Stephen B.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 15, 2023
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Michaela M.
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Fishing with George

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2023
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Tony T.
St. Catharines, ON
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Best fishing trip we’ve had yet!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 7, 2023
We had a lot of fun today. We caught enough fish to feed the whole family for dinner which we’ve not always been able to...
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