Truetolife Outdoors 

4.9/5 (181 reviews)
 Pilottown Road 801, Lewes, DE 19958, United States

Truetolife Outdoors 

4.9/5 (181)
 Angler's Choice
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Pilottown Road 801
Lewes, DE, United States

Relax, fish, and take in the scenic beauty of Delaware’s rivers, canals, and bays with Truetolife Outdoors! Captain Dave Houser specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing for all levels of experience, from beginner to expert, and invites you to join him for a productive day of fishing.

You’ll be fishing the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, Broadkill River, and the Rehoboth, Delaware, and Indian River Bays. Your main target species are Flounder, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Spadefish, and more! Capt. Dave specializes in a wide range of techniques and will employ whatever is necessary to put you on fish.

On longer 8-hour trips, you’ll experience 2 full tides which increases your opportunities of catching some awesome species. The best time to fish is 2 hours prior to tide and Capt. Dave knows all the best spots to fish from during any time of day. In other words, you can count on him to put you in the right place at the right time! Shorter trips will most likely have you fishing one tide but there’s still a good chance you’ll be able to go home with something nice to grill up.

You’ll be fishing from a 20’ Pro-Line center console boat with state-of-the-art navigational and safety gear. The captain has 2 large live bait tanks and a smaller one for smaller fish. He has an icebox for you to store your catch and a cooler for you to keep snacks and drinks in.

You’ll be provided with top-of-the-line Tsunami rods and Daiwa reels. Live bait is prepared before the trip and is included in the price as well. Your fishing license is also covered.

Capt. Dave will take care of everything else so you can focus on what really matters, which is to experience the true beauty of nature in it’s most pristine form. Book your trip today, arrive 15–30 minutes early, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Truetolife Outdoors!

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Rating

4.9
181 reviews
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166
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (173)

Great experience for my 15 year old
Great experience for my 15 year old
Caught fish!!!
Beautiful Morning Fish
Really enjoyed it!
Capt Dave was awesome.
+167

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

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Ben Koehl
Ben Koehl
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip
3 Hour Trip- Inshore 8 a.m on July 9, 20253 adults1 child
Me and my brother along with our father and uncle booked a 3 hour inshore fishing trip from 8 - 11 in the morning. Dave was an amazing captain. He was professional and knows what he was doing, not only that he is also very funny. He is a very nice guy overall and his prices are great. We caught many fish including flounder, croaker, sea bass, toadfish, and even a blue crab and a horseshoe crab. We plan on coming back this winter for a duck hunting trip with him along with another charter trip with him next summer. If you are looking for a charter then Dave is the perfect person to book one with.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thank you guys!! I appreciate it!!!!
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Kevin Batche
Kevin Batche
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Morning Fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults
Captain Dave took my son and I out for a morning charter. We were on fish practically from start to finish and we had an absolutely awesome time. Dave was a great guy, friendly and personable, and extremely accommodating. It didn’t hurt that the weather was fantastic. We will definitely be back for another day out next summer. Highlight of our vacation this year.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Flounder
Tautog
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thanks Kevin!!!
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Dennis  Walendziewicz
Dennis Walendziewicz
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dave
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 28, 20253 adults
Dave Hauser was great again cut seven fish on a slower day but still caught seven fish. We were really pleased. We’ll be back again. Went four times with Dave noses area knows how to fish taught us a lot. Great guy will be back next year to go fishing with him again thanks again, Dave.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks Dennis, always great seeing you guys every year!!!
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James O'Neill
James O'Neill
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 14, 20252 adults1 child
This was the first fishing trip for my grandson. Captain Dave showed him exactly what to do and took us to a spot with lots of action. He caught croakers all day and a few flounder mixed in too. Enough keepers to have a great meal! Thanks Dave.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you James.
0
Lev Palei
Lev Palei
5.0
Verified
Three is a charm
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on August 15, 20252 adults
It was the third year in a row for us to join Captain Dave on a fishing trip. This time our group included the three year old girl. Kids had a lot of fun catching many croakers. Five stars ⭐️
Response from Captain
August 15, 2025
Thanks Lev . I appreciate the business!!!
0

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3 Hour Trip- Inshore 8 a.m
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $395 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip-Inshore 11:10 a.m.
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:10 AM
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US $395 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:10 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 31
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:10 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 5 - Aug 5 (Tue)
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:10 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 12 - Aug 12 (Tue)
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US $495 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:10 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 31
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Combo
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
181 reviews
5
166
4
13
3
1
2
0
1
1
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (173)

Great experience for my 15 year old
Great experience for my 15 year old
Caught fish!!!
Beautiful Morning Fish
Really enjoyed it!
Capt Dave was awesome.
+167

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (181)

Filter
Showing 15 of 181 reviews
Ben Koehl
Ben Koehl
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip
3 Hour Trip- Inshore 8 a.m on July 9, 20253 adults1 child
Me and my brother along with our father and uncle booked a 3 hour inshore fishing trip from 8 - 11 in the morning. Dave was an amazing captain. He was professional and knows what he was doing, not only that he is also very funny. He is a very nice guy overall and his prices are great. We caught many fish including flounder, croaker, sea bass, toadfish, and even a blue crab and a horseshoe crab. We plan on coming back this winter for a duck hunting trip with him along with another charter trip with him next summer. If you are looking for a charter then Dave is the perfect person to book one with.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thank you guys!! I appreciate it!!!!
0
Kevin Batche
Kevin Batche
5.0
Verified
Beautiful Morning Fish
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults
Captain Dave took my son and I out for a morning charter. We were on fish practically from start to finish and we had an absolutely awesome time. Dave was a great guy, friendly and personable, and extremely accommodating. It didn’t hurt that the weather was fantastic. We will definitely be back for another day out next summer. Highlight of our vacation this year.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Flounder
Tautog
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thanks Kevin!!!
0
Dennis  Walendziewicz
Dennis Walendziewicz
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dave
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 28, 20253 adults
Dave Hauser was great again cut seven fish on a slower day but still caught seven fish. We were really pleased. We’ll be back again. Went four times with Dave noses area knows how to fish taught us a lot. Great guy will be back next year to go fishing with him again thanks again, Dave.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks Dennis, always great seeing you guys every year!!!
0
James O'Neill
James O'Neill
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 14, 20252 adults1 child
This was the first fishing trip for my grandson. Captain Dave showed him exactly what to do and took us to a spot with lots of action. He caught croakers all day and a few flounder mixed in too. Enough keepers to have a great meal! Thanks Dave.
Reported catch:
Flounder
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you James.
0
Lev Palei
Lev Palei
5.0
Verified
Three is a charm
4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on August 15, 20252 adults
It was the third year in a row for us to join Captain Dave on a fishing trip. This time our group included the three year old girl. Kids had a lot of fun catching many croakers. Five stars ⭐️
Response from Captain
August 15, 2025
Thanks Lev . I appreciate the business!!!
0

FAQs about Truetolife Outdoors

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pro-Line
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2021 Mercury Pro XS
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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