Mandalu Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (35 reviews)
 Anglers Road 217, Lewes, DE 19958, United States

Mandalu Sportfishing 

Lewes, DE, United States
36 ft
13
4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Make some memories and go fishing with MandaLu…previously known as Savannah Lynn. Captain Jeff Landis will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of local experience.

These waters are known for Tilefish, Hammerhead Shark, Blacktip Shark, Giant Seabass, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, Black Drum, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 36' Stapleton saltwater fishing vessel with a capacity for 16 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. MandaLu will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate, to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 20% tip is customary.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with MandaLu.

Make some memories and go fishing with MandaLu…previously known as Savannah Lynn. Captain Jeff Landis will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of local experience.

These waters are known for Tilefish, Hammerhead Shark, Blacktip Shark, Giant Seabass, Flounder, Tautog, Bluefish, Black Drum, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 36' Stapleton saltwater fishing vessel with a capacity for 16 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. MandaLu will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

You'll have the help of a First Mate, to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 20% tip is customary.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with MandaLu.

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4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Shark (Thresher)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bull)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Shark (Thresher)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bull)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Shark (Thresher)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
Shark (Bull)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 8 people
8 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Seabass (Giant)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Hammerhead)
+4
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Seabass (Giant)
+4
US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
Seabass (Giant)
+4
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.8
35 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

94%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Aiman Omar
Aiman Omar
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
What a great trip! Best we’ve ever had!
8 Hour Trip on May 16, 202612 adults

Our group had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Bobby and first mate Patrick! Some of us were beginners, but they were incredibly patient, helpful, and made the whole experience fun and easy for everyone. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and stayed on fish all day. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and hardworking crew, highly recommend booking with them!

Stephen Hedrick
Stephen Hedrick
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Enjoyable Saturday half day trip
8 Hour Trip on June 20, 20264 adults2 children

Booked Mandalu Sportfishing for a saturday trip for 4 adults and 2 children (7 and 13). Weather was great, the captain and the mate were very knowledegable and kept us on fish the entire time. I would reccommend booking with Mandalu for charter, I've been burned a few times in the past these guys were upfront and honest.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Will Blakeley
Will Blakeley
us
Montana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
such a blast!
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on May 29, 20266 adults2 children

Jeff and Devin were amazing and we had so much fun from beginning to end! Jeff was great and talked us through the process ahead of time and tempered expectations and talked through potential challenges, but we ended up catching eight shark and had an amazing tine. Would recommend to everyone and can’t wait to come back!

Daniel Nicholson
Daniel Nicholson
Repeat angler
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
We caught jaws!
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on September 14, 20252 adults

Great time fishing with Jeff, Pat, and Devon. My 11-year old and I did the four hour shark trip. Slow day with the current not moving. At the end of our time, we still hadn’t caught anything and they stayed longer to make sure we didn’t go home without landing something. It paid off as we ended up with what we estimated to be a 7ft, 200lb shark. Would definitely book again.

Reported catch:
Tiger Shark
Dave Hansell
Dave Hansell
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing on July 18, 20266 adults

FAQs about Mandalu Sportfishing

Mandalu Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 8 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 8 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Mandalu Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Mandalu Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate (Works for tips)
  • Fishing license
Mandalu Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Mandalu Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Mandalu Sportfishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Giant)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Tautog

Your operator

MandaLu
MandaLu
MandaLu

Lewes, Delaware, United States

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35 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice

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Capt. Jeff, runs trips out of Lewes aboard MandaLu...previously the Savannah Lynn, a 36' Stapleton. These waters are known for Sharks, Sea Bass, Flounder and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Our Team
Jeff L.

Jeff L.

Captain

Bobby C.

Bobby C.

Captain

ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Capt. Jeff, runs trips out of Lewes aboard MandaLu...previously the Savannah Lynn, a 36' Stapleton. These waters are known for Sharks, Sea Bass, Flounder and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Our Team
Jeff L.

Jeff L.

Captain

Bobby C.

Bobby C.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Giant Seabass
Giant Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Giant Seabass
Giant Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
13 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1980
Boat manufacturer
Stapleton
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 444HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
First mate
Works for tips
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Lewes right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
TautogTautog

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