The Catterman Adventures, LLC

02/02/2025

LADIES AND GENTS!

First trip’s been booked for 2025! Welcoming Matt and the family out In JULY for some toothy action, and other dates are being eyed.

Who’s READY!? 🦈🦈🦈

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09/18/2024

Summer is almost over, season 4 of the business is coming to a close, and this can be some of the best quality fishing!

2 more weeks to go, who's coming out?!

08/17/2024

New business cards are out on the street! Find these at your local tackle shop!

Psst: there may be a little discount code on the back for those ready to book 😌

07/26/2024

We have some nights still open, right after this storm front is the perfect time to get out. Send me a message, call me at (202) 738-9625, and let's get out on the sand together.

You can always book at: www.cattermanadventures.com

07/03/2024

Right now is the best time to get out there with us. Every trip we have gotten fish, and the Sharks are calling your names. Look at all this fun, those smiles, the excitement... the adventure! 😁

06/27/2024

NIGHTS ARE BOOKING UP!!!

Look at our guy Zack with his big BIRTHDAY PARTY shark! She exploded across the surface as soon as she realized she was hooked and we were off to the races. Ended our 8-hour trip with over 10 fish, of which several were very decent. Even got us a nice Blacktip again which keep showing up more and more.

06/16/2024

Official schedule release!

05/25/2024

More dates open, more trips, and more fun. Calendar is starting to book up so get your dates sealed in before it's too late 🦈

05/05/2024

The rod almost got pulled in, Liam grabbed it, and before you knew it father & son were fighting one of the largest SHARKS of the trip. We make memories like this one happen for so many clients every summer, so don't miss out on your chance!

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05/05/2024

The Catterman Adventures, LLC is getting ready to book for another year of FISH-catching fun!

6 & 8-hour trips starting at $525 for (2) anglers!

Cape May has been added back to the calendar (Fridays/Saturdays) while Lewes, DE is most days of the week.

Call me at (202) 738-9625 to schedule, or book directly at www.cattermanadventures.com

09/11/2023

Friends, fans, and potential clients: ANNOUNCEMENTS!

We are no longer offering CAPE MAY, NJ trips on our website - if you're interested in a date leading up to our last day (9/29), please send me a message HERE!

We have changed our LEWES weekly schedule for the remainder of this year's season to WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND FRIDAYS.

Start times have also been adjusted to the sun's rhythm, so all trips will start at 5:30PM going forward.

We have 3-weeks left, let's go rip some lips and catch some FISH!

09/05/2023

Check out the article that was recently printed about us in the Cape Gazzette!

Looking to provide people with the same rush of excitement and wonder that he still gets each time he hooks a shark, Capt. Kevin van Vlijmen has brought his Catterman Adventures fishing charter business to the Delaware Bay shores of Delaware. For...

08/06/2023

THE FISH KEEP coming!!

Tons of trips lately, been busy, and first-mate Tony and I can't wait to have these two back. It was a crazy evening which concluded with us huggin' each other goodbye as a buzzerbeater BLACKTIP rocked the last bait out! Clicker SCREAAMMMEEDDDD!

Love those kinda trip ends 🤓🦈

08/05/2023

What a great evening catching back up with our boys, even if pops never wants to use a harness 😂😂

Caught plenty of fish and put the hoss on some goodies. Looking forward to seeing these guys again in the fall without the salty brine 🦈

08/04/2023

Clients having been SLAMMING the fish on every trip, both Jersey and Delaware side. Decent amount of Blacktips and Spinners mixed in with the usual suspects. We also added a blacklight setup to this year's expeditions so expect the full light show when you book! 🦈

Either way, get your trips in before summer is over!
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https://www.cattermanadventures.com

07/10/2023

First-mate Tony and I had the pleasure of having Ken and his girl out for her birthday... and not only did they catch a ton of fish, HECK, the lady even pulled in a Delaware Blacktip shark to round off the evening!!!

Looking forward to having both back again soon, and we can't wait to see what new faces join us for the rest of this summer!

06/18/2023

What for an AMAZING evening out with our Ohio Boys! These gents endured a Delaware sundown to sunrise trip. That's right... 12 hours of fishing and MAN... did we put the hurting on some fish!!!

So blessed to have these boys come back year and year again.

Book up and let's get you on SOME FISH ❤️🦈😁

06/14/2023

The Sand Tiger Shark - often featured in aquariums, these gnarly looking (and very close cousins to the Great White) speciments inhabit many of the territories we actively fish and are frequently encountered. Given that they have been federally protected since the early 2000's, it is important to note that they are managed by both , as well as by state agencies in Delaware & New Jersey. These protections ensure that their numbers can continue recovering from previous fishing pressure, especially commercial. If caught, we take utmost care with these fish to ensure they stay in the water, have at least their gills submerged, and are very quickly released. We often opt to release them in more than knee high water which they don't fight about too often 🤪. Since they're so large, bulky, and round, these fish are especially susceptible to internal organ damage and may not be beached or possessed by any means. They are especially prone to swallowing hooks due to the fact that they tend to swallow all food whole and alive. If we see a bite, we reel down right away and do not let fish eat too long. This technique gave us a 100% corner of the mouth hook-up-ratio last season with over 40 adults encountered. If these are around, use barbless hooks, watch your baits actively, and be ready to set a hook earlier than need be to ensure these fish are safely caught and released.