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Dave Houser
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Dave Houser

Lewes, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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.
David H.
Captain
Sheree H.
Sheree H.
Business partner

Charter

Rating

4.9
222 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (222)

Showing 1 – 5 of 222 reviews
  • John Irwin
    John Irwin
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family fishing at its finest with Captain Dave

    4 Hour Trip-Inshore Fishing (P.M.) • 4 adults

    Captain Dave made this trip memorable for all of us. He knew exactly where to find the fish and made sure my sons and I all had successful catches. His patience and clear instruction kept everyone engaged and confident on the water, whether it was our first time or our hundredth. He handled the boat with real skill, and you could tell he genuinely cared about making sure we had a great day out there. This is the kind of experience that gets your family hooked on fishing. If you’re looking for a captain who delivers results and takes pride in what he does, Captain Dave’s your guy.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you John , i appreciate you guys!!!

  • Lori Generose
    Lori Generose
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Lots of Fish and Giggles!

    4 Hour Trip-Inshore Fishing (P.M.) • 4 adults

    Captain Dave had made a great afternoon of fishing for us. We didn’t go out very far but somehow caught a bunch of croakers and some flounder and crab. My kids and I enjoyed the break from the beach with a relaxing afternoon catching fish with great conversation. He directed us where to get the fish filet afterward and gave great directions on how to get to his boat as well. Overall 10/10 would love to come back next near and try for different fish!

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Lori !!!

  • Daniel Flaherty
    Daniel Flaherty
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2023
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth every penny!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) • 3 adults

    Went out shark fishing with my son (14) and his friend. Caught the bait to start, then headed out in search of Jaws. Only landed Jaw’s distant cousin (hundred pound sand shark) and had a few get away, but had a great time nonetheless. Captain Dave was a great host. Knows his stuff and gave us a great outing. We’ll be fishing with him again soon.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Daniel

  • Justin Frizzell
    Justin Frizzell
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (AM) • 3 adults

    Captain Dave is great. we caught seabass, flounder, tautog and one toadfish. he is patient and works hard to put you on fish. will definitely charter with him again.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Tautog
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Justin!!!

  • Colleen Mcnessor
    Colleen Mcnessor
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    A great day on the water!

    4 Hour Trip-Inshore Fishing (P.M.) • 2 adults

    Captain Dave was great. My husband and I chartered a 4 hour trip. We fished the bay and then moved out to the ocean side of the breaker wall. We caught several different varieties of fish. I was happy to pull in a flounder! Captain Dave is knowledgeable about the area, and easy-going. I would highly recommend chartering with Captain Dave.

    Reported catch:
    Flounder
    Tautog
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Colleen!!!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    A great day on the water!
    Colleen M.
    Colleen M.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Family fishing at its finest with Captain Dave
    John I.
    John I.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Many Species
    Graham H.
    Graham H.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Best trip ever!
    Eugene A.
    Eugene A.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Lots of Fish and Giggles!
    Lori G.
    Lori G.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    one thousand stars
    Lev P.
    Lev P.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Captain Dave Knows His Stuff
    David B.
    David B.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    great time with Dave!
    Kate C.
    Kate C.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Worth every penny!
    Daniel F.
    Daniel F.
  • Truetolife Outdoors
    Truetolife OutdoorsLewes, DE
    Great trip despite the heat!
    Gregory A.
    Gregory A.

What's biting with Truetolife Outdoors in Lewes

With the kids back in school, Lewes may seem a bit quieter in September, but the fishing is as good as ever. Whether you want an offshore adventure or want to explore the shallows, Lewes is the place to be. 

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Angler holding a Flounder while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a calm water environment.

Fishing has been great

Jul 14, 2025 • Lewes
Today ran 2 charters 43 flounder with 7 keepers
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An angler proudly displaying a large Sheepshead caught while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.

Sheephead are here

Jun 23, 2023 • Lewes
1st one of the year ended up being a 9.51lb citation sheephead, we catch most of our sheephead in July. Days are fulling fast for July. Capt. Dave
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Young angler proudly holding a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.

Another citation sheephead

Jul 26, 2022 • Lewes
10.3lbs 24in.
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A selection of freshly caught fish laid out on a cleaning station, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Tog are still active in the bay

Jul 2, 2022 • Lewes
We have still been catching tog in the bay, the season opened back up on July 1 and we caught over 50 tog in a 4 hour trip. Not sure how long the bite will continue as the water warms up. 4 of them went in the box for dinner.
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An angler proudly displaying a large striped bass while fishing from a boat in clear waters.

Sheephead are here

Jun 30, 2022 • Lewes
Caught several sheephead this week. The sheephead and trigger fish will get better as the summer months progress.
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A cooler filled with several large fish, likely caught during a fishing trip, showcasing a successful catch.

TRIGGERS

Jul 3, 2019 • Lewes
Flounder fishing has slowed down in the canal so we have been focusing more on bay fishing the triggers are starting to show up along with some sheephead.
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