Crab Burner Charters
If you’re ready to enjoy fishing and crabbing in Dewey Beach, book a trip with Crab Burner Charters. With Captain Mason, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Primarily crabbing for Blue Crabs. Fishing is also offered upon inquiry.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks!
Capt. Mason welcomes you aboard a 27’ 271 Coastal Skiff with space for 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. All the gear and tackle you need is provided.
It’s customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish and crabs have special regulations, including when you can keep them. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. Some essentials to bring are sunglasses and sunblock. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Mason below and start planning your trip today!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
+103Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
98%
Aug 1, 2025
3 hour Kids Fishing
Excellent Adventure for a Family
This was my kids’ first time on the water albeit they fish around ponds and lakes all the time. Captain Mason was EXCELLENT with our kids! He pulled out all the tricks to make sure they caught fish (perch, spot, croaker and even a blue crab!) and had lots of laughter all evening. Mason shared a ton of local insight and had a great personality to engage my kids. Wonderful trip and I will not only highly recommend but plan to come again to go for crabs!
This was my kids’ first time on the water albeit they fish around ponds and lakes all the time. Captain Mason was EXCELLENT with...
Jul 5, 2025
4 hour kids fishing and crabbing
Highly recommend
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Crab Burner Charters! We had an incredible experience with Captain Mason of Crab Burner Charters! He went above and beyond with the boys—super knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to teach them all about crabbing and fishing. The kids loved getting up close with the crabs and learning the ropes, and Mason made the entire trip fun, educational, and exciting. He specializes in kids fishing trips, and you can really tell he loves what he does. The boys are already talking about our next trip with him—we will definitely be back again soon! If you're looking for a great family-friendly charter that’s perfect for kids (and adults too), don’t hesitate to book with Mason. 10/10 experience!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Crab Burner Charters! We had an incredible experience with Captain Mason of Crab Burner Charters!...
Jun 12, 2025
3 hour kids fishing
First time fishing experience with toddlers.
We had the most amazing time on our very first fishing trip with our little ones, and it was all thanks to Mason! As first-time fishers with a three-year-old and a one-year-old in tow, we weren’t quite sure what to expect but Mason made the entire experience smooth, fun, and memorable. He was incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids, especially helping our older son work through his fear of fish and crabs. By the end of the trip, our son was smiling, curious, and even excited to hold a crab! If you're in Dewey Beach and thinking about a family-friendly fishing adventure, I can’t recommend Mason enough. He’s knowledgeable, great with kids, and clearly loves what he does. We’ll definitely be booking another trip with him in the future!
We had the most amazing time on our very first fishing trip with our little ones, and it was all thanks to Mason! As first-time...
Jun 11, 2025
3 hour kids fishing
The perfect trip.
I recently went on a morning fishing trip that exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we boarded, our captain made us feel welcome with his great personality and vast knowledge of the area. He was attentive and ensured everyone on the boat was having a fantastic time. We caught a lot of fish, which made the experience even more thrilling! What surprised me the most was my daughter, who wasn’t initially keen on going, ended up having such a blast that she asked if we could go again the very next day! That says it all about the awesome time we had. If you’re looking for a fun and memorable fishing adventure, I highly recommend this boat and crew! You won’t regret it!
I recently went on a morning fishing trip that exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we boarded, our captain made us...
Jun 10, 2025
3 hour kids fishing
BOOK THIS TRIP ROGHT NOW!!!
If you're on the fence about booking this trip with Captain Mason - leap off and do it right now. Our family of 3 had an amazing time - and our teenage son, who is generally crabby about waaaay too many things - had a blast! Mason is knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, patient, personable - we truly couldn't have asked for a better person to take us. We felt as if we were hanging out with an old friend who also happened to have a boat and all things needed to fish and catch crabs - not someone who we just met. Our friendly competition ended with our son (who started off catching nothing) winning after catching 19 fish - he caught 2 fish at a time three separate times!! - my husband catching 18 and I caught 16 fish. On the way back we pulled up some crab traps and Mason explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. We learned a great deal. This was our first trip to the area and if we ever come back, we are definitely going to "hook up" with Mason again. Thank you for a fantastic afternoon, Mason! You're an absolute gem!
If you're on the fence about booking this trip with Captain Mason - leap off and do it right now. Our family of 3 had an amazing...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
+103Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent Adventure for a Family
3 hour Kids Fishing on August 1, 2025
This was my kids’ first time on the water albeit they fish around ponds and lakes all the time. Captain Mason was EXCELLENT with our kids! He pulled out all the tricks to make sure they caught fish (perch, spot, croaker and even a blue crab!) and had lots of laughter all evening. Mason shared a ton of local insight and had a great personality to engage my kids. Wonderful trip and I will not only highly recommend but plan to come again to go for crabs!
This was my kids’ first time on the water albeit they fish around ponds and lakes all the time. Captain Mason was EXCELLENT with our kids! He pulled out all the tricks to make sure they caught fish (perch, spot, croaker and even a blue crab!) and had lots of laughter all evening. Mason shared a ton of local insight and had a great personality to engage my kids. Wonderful trip and I will not only highly recommend but plan to come again to go for crabs!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highly recommend
4 hour kids fishing and crabbing on July 5, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Crab Burner Charters! We had an incredible experience with Captain Mason of Crab Burner Charters! He went above and beyond with the boys—super knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to teach them all about crabbing and fishing. The kids loved getting up close with the crabs and learning the ropes, and Mason made the entire trip fun, educational, and exciting. He specializes in kids fishing trips, and you can really tell he loves what he does. The boys are already talking about our next trip with him—we will definitely be back again soon! If you're looking for a great family-friendly charter that’s perfect for kids (and adults too), don’t hesitate to book with Mason. 10/10 experience!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommend Crab Burner Charters! We had an incredible experience with Captain Mason of Crab Burner Charters! He went above and beyond with the boys—super knowledgeable, patient, and really took the time to teach them all about crabbing and fishing. The kids loved getting up close with the crabs and learning the ropes, and Mason made the entire trip fun, educational, and exciting. He specializes in kids fishing trips, and you can really tell he loves what he does. The boys are...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
First time fishing experience with toddlers.
3 hour kids fishing on June 12, 2025
We had the most amazing time on our very first fishing trip with our little ones, and it was all thanks to Mason! As first-time fishers with a three-year-old and a one-year-old in tow, we weren’t quite sure what to expect but Mason made the entire experience smooth, fun, and memorable. He was incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids, especially helping our older son work through his fear of fish and crabs. By the end of the trip, our son was smiling, curious, and even excited to hold a crab! If you're in Dewey Beach and thinking about a family-friendly fishing adventure, I can’t recommend Mason enough. He’s knowledgeable, great with kids, and clearly loves what he does. We’ll definitely be booking another trip with him in the future!
We had the most amazing time on our very first fishing trip with our little ones, and it was all thanks to Mason! As first-time fishers with a three-year-old and a one-year-old in tow, we weren’t quite sure what to expect but Mason made the entire experience smooth, fun, and memorable. He was incredibly patient and kind, taking the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. What really stood out was how wonderful he was with our kids, especially helping our older son work...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The perfect trip.
3 hour kids fishing on June 11, 2025
I recently went on a morning fishing trip that exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we boarded, our captain made us feel welcome with his great personality and vast knowledge of the area. He was attentive and ensured everyone on the boat was having a fantastic time. We caught a lot of fish, which made the experience even more thrilling! What surprised me the most was my daughter, who wasn’t initially keen on going, ended up having such a blast that she asked if we could go again the very next day! That says it all about the awesome time we had. If you’re looking for a fun and memorable fishing adventure, I highly recommend this boat and crew! You won’t regret it!
I recently went on a morning fishing trip that exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we boarded, our captain made us feel welcome with his great personality and vast knowledge of the area. He was attentive and ensured everyone on the boat was having a fantastic time. We caught a lot of fish, which made the experience even more thrilling! What surprised me the most was my daughter, who wasn’t initially keen on going, ended up having such a blast that she asked if we could go again...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
BOOK THIS TRIP ROGHT NOW!!!
3 hour kids fishing on June 10, 2025
If you're on the fence about booking this trip with Captain Mason - leap off and do it right now. Our family of 3 had an amazing time - and our teenage son, who is generally crabby about waaaay too many things - had a blast! Mason is knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, patient, personable - we truly couldn't have asked for a better person to take us. We felt as if we were hanging out with an old friend who also happened to have a boat and all things needed to fish and catch crabs - not someone who we just met. Our friendly competition ended with our son (who started off catching nothing) winning after catching 19 fish - he caught 2 fish at a time three separate times!! - my husband catching 18 and I caught 16 fish. On the way back we pulled up some crab traps and Mason explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. We learned a great deal. This was our first trip to the area and if we ever come back, we are definitely going to "hook up" with Mason again. Thank you for a fantastic afternoon, Mason! You're an absolute gem!
If you're on the fence about booking this trip with Captain Mason - leap off and do it right now. Our family of 3 had an amazing time - and our teenage son, who is generally crabby about waaaay too many things - had a blast! Mason is knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, patient, personable - we truly couldn't have asked for a better person to take us. We felt as if we were hanging out with an old friend who also happened to have a boat and all things needed to fish and catch crabs - not someone...
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