Delaware Water Gap Charters (DWGC) obtained the only Commercial Use Authorization permit issued by the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DEWA). The permit allows us to operate a jet boat fishing-guide service on the Middle Delaware River.
We are based out of Milford, Pennsylvania in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Encompassing some 70,000 acres and 40 miles of the scenic and wild Delaware river, “The Gap” is a true slice of wilderness heaven just one hour from downtown Manhattan, New York.
Fishing with noted guide and angler Captain Ted Metzger from the comfort of a James River Jet Boat one will have the possibility to catch: ocean run springtime shad, summertime smallmouth bass, autumn walleye, or enjoy nighttime catfish and striped bass fishing. Whats; more, the Delaware River was ranked as a top five smallmouth fishery in the US by Field and Stream Magazine.
DWGC also offers sight-seeing tours where it’s common to see the valleys resident white tail deer, black bear, and bald eagles among many others of the river valley.
Whatever you decide, Delaware Water Gap Charters has a trip to suit your needs. And if one thing is for sure, the moment you step off the boat you’ll be thinking about the next time you step on.