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Experience a 6-hour fishing charter in Cape May on Wednesday, June for an unforgettable night pursuit of sharks and stingrays. Guide Kevin leads anglers through Delaware Bay's productive waters during peak feeding hours, teaching specialized techniques and providing expert guidance for all skill levels. This shore-based fishing adventure combines technical skill-building with the natural excitement of night fishing on calm bay waters.
Guide Kevin of Catterman Adventures, LLC leads this 6-hour guided shark and stingray fishing trip on Wednesday, June 17. The evening session runs from 6:00 P.M. to midnight, targeting the prime window when these species actively feed in Delaware Bay. Space is limited to just 2 guests per trip, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on instruction throughout the night.
All specialized tackle and heavy-duty rods are provided, along with expert guidance on bait selection and proper technique. Guide Kevin has refined his approach over years of successful Delaware Bay fishing, and he tailors instruction to your experience level whether you're a seasoned angler or picking up a rod for the first time. The calm bay conditions near Lewes make this shore-based approach accessible to all participants. Book your spot online to reserve your night on the water.
Delaware Bay hosts a healthy population of sandbar sharks, smooth dogfish, and southern stingrays that feed actively during evening and night hours. Your group will fish from various shoreline positions around Lewes, moving to take advantage of current patterns and bait delivery. Night fishing adds genuine excitement as you wait for that distinctive pull on your line - the bay's productive waters make consistent action likely throughout your 6-hour session.
This intimate trip size allows Guide Kevin to demonstrate proper rod handling, casting technique, and how to read water conditions. You'll learn why these species behave differently at night, how water temperature and tide affect feeding patterns, and which bait presentations work best in Delaware Bay's specific conditions.
Delaware Bay offers unique conditions for shore-based shark and stingray fishing. The bay's calm waters during evening hours provide stable platforms for casting heavy tackle, and the seasonal bait migration through these waters creates predictable feeding opportunities. Sandbar sharks, the most common large shark species in the bay, actively hunt during the low-light periods when your trip operates.
Smooth dogfish are smaller, abundant sharks that feed aggressively on small baitfish and crustaceans along the bay floor. These species offer excellent learning opportunities for understanding shark behavior and feeding patterns. Southern stingrays, bottom feeders by nature, respond to bait presentations that reach the sand and mud flats where they hunt. Each species requires slightly different techniques and tackle considerations - knowledge Guide Kevin transfers directly to your group.
The evening setting transforms the fishing experience entirely. Lower light conditions trigger feeding behavior, water temperature stabilizes after daytime heating, and the bay develops a different energy. You'll experience how environmental factors directly influence fish activity, giving practical insight into why timing matters so much in saltwater fishing.
Your 6-hour trip begins at 6:00 P.M. when light conditions start shifting and feeding activity increases. Guide Kevin provides all necessary gear - no equipment to bring beyond comfortable clothing appropriate for evening bay conditions. The group size of 2 guests means you'll receive constant attention and frequent opportunities to land fish yourself rather than observing others fish.
Bring layers as evening bay temperatures can cool, along with any personal preferences for beverages or snacks not provided. Guide Kevin handles all bait rigging and tackle adjustments, but expects participants to actively fish and handle their own rods when fish take bait. This hands-on approach ensures you learn proper technique and develop confidence in your abilities. The trip concludes at midnight, giving you the complete night-fishing experience that makes Delaware Bay's shark and stingray fishing so distinctive.