things to do in Lewes, DE

Sail from marshy river shores to Delaware Bay at sunset

Fish, crab, or relax in the sun aboard a pontoon boat

Fish, crab, or relax on a pontoon boat

Dockside paddling with single or tandem kayak options

Rent a kayakable paddleboard with back support, with local delivery available

Spend the day fishing and crabbing from a Wildwood Crest pier

Fish deep offshore waters with a family-run fleet founded in 1976

Search for dolphins and watch the Delaware Bay sunset from the water

Take a manual-start skiff out for fishing, crabbing, or sightseeing

Remote-steering skiff for fishing, crabbing, or sightseeing

Reserve a private anchor line on shallow Rehoboth Bay for floating yoga or meditation

Target sharks with expert guidance on a private charter

Step inside East End Lighthouse and take in Delaware Bay sunset views

Rent a life vest, wetsuit, or paddle for the day

Sample Delaware Bay marine life with science educators

Cast for bay species with expert guidance

Paddle an XL board for extra stability and higher weight capacity

Glide across Rehoboth Bay at sunset and watch the full moon rise

Explore Delaware’s coastal ecology and history with state park staff

Spot coastal birds with a naturalist among Cape Henlopen’s marshes

Fish deeper wrecks for sought-after offshore species

Flexible single-kayak rentals with paddle and life jacket included

Flexible tandem kayak rentals with local delivery

Cast for Flounder, Seabass, and Ribbonfish with an experienced crew