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!
Captain
Dave Houser
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
95%
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on June 23, 2025
We had a fantastic 4 hour trip, caught plenty of fish and was thrilled to be out on the water. Capt. Dave was Great, very knowledgeable and down to earth. I felt Dave’s number one job was for my family and I to have an amazing trip, and we did. Thanks agin we will be back.
We had a fantastic 4 hour trip, caught plenty of fish and was thrilled to be out on the water. Capt. Dave was Great, very knowledgeable and down to earth. I felt Dave’s number one job was for my family and I to have an amazing trip, and we did. Thanks agin we will be back.
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4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) on June 20, 2025
We had another fun trip with Captain Dave. He does great with kids. He always makes the trip a fun and memorable experience. If you’re looking for a charter in Lewes, DE I highly recommended Dave.
We had another fun trip with Captain Dave. He does great with kids. He always makes the trip a fun and memorable experience. If you’re looking for a charter in Lewes, DE I highly recommended Dave.
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 17, 2024
Not only was Captain Dave very friendly and very prepared, We have a special needs son and he made sure that he was catching fish and being a great comfort to him by joking and singing to get him to feel comfortable. Which he accomplished with greatness. As well the rest of us had such an enjoyable time caught some cool fish would recommend him 100% and will book with him when we come again.
Not only was Captain Dave very friendly and very prepared, We have a special needs son and he made sure that he was catching fish and being a great comfort to him by joking and singing to get him to feel comfortable. Which he accomplished with greatness. As well the rest of us had such an enjoyable time caught some cool fish would recommend him 100% and will book with him when we come again.
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4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (PM) on June 28, 2025
Super knowledgeable caught fish at every drift. Def recommend
Super knowledgeable caught fish at every drift. Def recommend
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3 Hour Trip- Inshore 8 a.m on June 26, 2025
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Lewes, Delaware, United States
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I've been fishing the Delaware waters since I was a teenager, as my parents had a place in DE. Every weekend we used to head to the Delaware Bay for fishing. Times have changed since then, and so have my fishing techniques! I've kept up with the changes. I also run sea duck hunts out of the same bay, so I am on the water almost all year.
David H.
Captain
Sheree H.
Business associate
River Fishing
Broadkill River
Inshore Fishing
Bays, canals, and tributaries
Nearshore Fishing
Up to 3 miles out (weather permitting)
Reef Fishing
Coral beds
Flats Fishing
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
2 large tanks and a smaller one
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Tsunami ,Daiwa ,Lews
Live Bait
Bought before the trip
Lures
Fishing License
All licenses are included
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
Truetolife Outdoors - Updated 2025 Prices