Captain
Dave Houser

Member since May 2019 Lewes, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Most of the fishing is drifting, trolling, and lure casting around rock walls. We fish the canals and all 3 bays in Delaware to keep up with the fish movements.

Hey, I'm Captain Dave Houser

Lewes, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Most of the fishing is drifting, trolling, and lure casting around rock walls. We fish the canals and all 3 bays in Delaware to keep up with the fish movements.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(181 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great experience for my 15 year old
Great experience for my 15 year old
Caught fish!!!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Lev P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Three is a charm

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on August 15, 2025
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...
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Jeremiah U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Another great trip with Captain Dave.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ 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....
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Michele N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Dave was wonderful!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (AM) on July 31, 2025
Captain Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.ย  We enjoyed a great four hours on the water and caught the...
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Logan J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow day but still fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (PM) on July 24, 2025
Went out during differing tides, caught 8 or 9 fish. Dave is super awesome and knowledgeable of the waters!
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Bob W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Really enjoyed it!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing (PM) on July 16, 2025
Very good experience. We caught fish with all three different riggings we used. Would fish with him again!
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