Master Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (126 reviews)
 107 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958, United States

Master Sportfishing 

Lewes, DE, United States
38 ft
6
4.9/5 (126 reviews)

Master Sportfishing Charters will take you on a memorable trip out of Lewes, DE. Spend a day with the captain and his experienced crew, who've been fishing in the area for over 42 years.

It all starts on a Custom Ray Davis 38' boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. A fishing machine this size offers enough space for everyone to fish in comfort. She's powered by twin 370 HP Cummins engines and features modern navigational electronics. The boat also has a private toilet and a place to rest if you get tired. Whether you're bringing your family, friends, or coworkers, this boat will offer a safe and reliable ride.

Explore wrecks and go bottom fishing or trolling. It all depends on what you want to catch and what type of approach you prefer. Target Flounder, Seabass, Shark, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many more. Since you get to keep the catch, make sure to snag a few tasty ones as well.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, and the captain also covers your fishing licenses. Make sure to pack some snacks, drinks, sun protection, and whatever else you might need for your day out. Kids are welcome to join, but make sure to check with the captain if he has life vests in their size.

Master Sport Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard! Let's go fishing!

Master Sportfishing Charters will take you on a memorable trip out of Lewes, DE. Spend a day with the captain and his experienced crew, who've been fishing in the area for over 42 years.

It all starts on a Custom Ray Davis 38' boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. A fishing machine this size offers enough space for everyone to fish in comfort. She's powered by twin 370 HP Cummins engines and features modern navigational electronics. The boat also has a private toilet and a place to rest if you get tired. Whether you're bringing your family, friends, or coworkers, this boat will offer a safe and reliable ride.

Explore wrecks and go bottom fishing or trolling. It all depends on what you want to catch and what type of approach you prefer. Target Flounder, Seabass, Shark, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many more. Since you get to keep the catch, make sure to snag a few tasty ones as well.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, and the captain also covers your fishing licenses. Make sure to pack some snacks, drinks, sun protection, and whatever else you might need for your day out. Kids are welcome to join, but make sure to check with the captain if he has life vests in their size.

Master Sport Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard! Let's go fishing!

Michael F Cerchio
Captain
Michael F Cerchio
50 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Shark
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 3:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 10 - Sep 30
Shark (Tiger)
US $795
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip – Night Drum
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 10
Black Drum
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Triggerfish (Gray)
Weakfish
+1
US $845
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hr PM
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
Shark (Tiger)
+6
US $845
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Spring Drum
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - Jun 5
Black Drum
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hr trolling trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 31
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4.9
126 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (188)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Kelly Dunn
Kelly Dunn
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Wonderful Captain and Mate
4 Hour Trip – Shark - 3:30 PM on June 23, 20263 adults

The weather didn’t cooperate — rough seas and all — but honestly, that ended up being part of the story. The vessel handled the conditions like it was built for exactly that, which gave us real confidence out there. The captain and mate are the kind of crew you hope to get. They kept the trip upbeat, stayed on the fish even with the chop working against us, and we walked away having landed two sharks — not bad for a tough weather day. What made it memorable, though, was that they wove in some local history along the way. It wasn’t a lecture; it was the kind of context that makes a place feel richer. If you want a charter where the crew genuinely invests in your experience — not just the catch — this is it. We’ll be back.

Ellena Thomas
Ellena Thomas
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great time had by all
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 20265 adults

perfect fishing trip for my family of 5 with average fishing experience. we all caught plenty of fish with full hands on help from our very nice and patient mate and all felt that we had a great time! it was awesome to be able to message our captain beforehand with our hopes and thoughts and check in with him even the day before. again, great trip and hope to go again!

Thomas Fidler
Thomas Fidler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
4 hr PM on July 10, 20265 adults1 child

Captain Mike and his mate, Marty, were very nice and helpful. We rode about 30 minutes out into the bay and started catching fish right away. We caught about 60 croakers and kept 30. We took them back to our rental house and my son cooked up the best fish tacos we ever had! My 12 year old grandson had a great time and can’t wait to go again!

David Cutitta
David Cutitta
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Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great trip - just what we asked for
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 20264 adults

We caught 36 croakers and they made for a great dinner. Captain Mike took us to a number of spots where the fish were biting. Nothing huge but they added up. Marty was fantastic - he was there to help us with bait and unhooking fish before we even asked. Captain Mike was super friendly and accommodating. Marty was a great guy and a grest first mate.

Brian Zlotorzynski
Brian Zlotorzynski
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Father Son Shark Fishing
4 Hour Trip – Shark - 3:30 PM on July 25, 20262 adults

What a phenomenal day. Captain Mike and First Mate Mardy were excellent. This was a father son trip of a lifetime. Hard to believe I have been alive and fishing for 45 years and this was the beat time i have ever had. Thank you all so much you have know idea the memories you have made for us. Trip of a lifetime .

FAQs about Master Sportfishing

Master Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark - 3:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Night Drum (5 hours)
  • US $845 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $845 per group - 4 hr PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Drum (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 hr trolling trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Master Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a marine head on board
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Simarad plotters
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar Furuno
Trips booked with Master Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • First mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Fishing license (all state and federal license requirements for a trip are covered by Capt and vessel)
Master Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Half day /half night Drum ,Croaker,trout)
  • Nearshore fishing (Flounder , Tog, Sea Bass)
  • Offshore fishing (Distance will vary according to time of year and fish targeted reach out for real time estimates)
  • Wreck fishing
Master Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing (Will to accommodate fly fisherman contact us)
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Master Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Michael F Cerchio
Michael F Cerchio
Michael F Cerchio

Lewes, Delaware, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
126 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I started with my grandfather in the 60's and 70's reef fishing the Florida Keys for Sailfish in the winters and North Jersey for Flounder in the summers. In the 80's, I moved to Delaware and started Fishing in Lewes with Fishermans Wharf, running everything from full-day trips targeting Sea Trout, Flounder, Seabass, Stripers, and Tuna to half-day and night fishing and deep drops offshore. I will give you 120% effort on every fishing trip!

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
126 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I started with my grandfather in the 60's and 70's reef fishing the Florida Keys for Sailfish in the winters and North Jersey for Flounder in the summers. In the 80's, I moved to Delaware and started Fishing in Lewes with Fishermans Wharf, running everything from full-day trips targeting Sea Trout, Flounder, Seabass, Stripers, and Tuna to half-day and night fishing and deep drops offshore. I will give you 120% effort on every fishing trip!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1964
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Ray Davis
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
21 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Half day /half night Drum ,Croaker,trout
Nearshore Fishing
Flounder , Tog, Sea Bass
Offshore Fishing
Distance will vary according to time of year and fish targeted reach out for real time estimates
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Will to accommodate fly fisherman contact us
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a marine head on board
Fighting chair
GPS
Simarad plotters
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Flybridge
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
Furuno

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
First mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing license
all state and federal license requirements for a trip are covered by Capt and vessel

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We encourage young kids but to be safe please ck with us about appropriate age for trips over 4 hours
You keep catch
Fish cleaning service available for extra fee
Catch and release allowed
Client's choice

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Lewes right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Black DrumBlack Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
TautogTautog

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