Master Sportfishing 

4.9
(147 reviews)
 107 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958, United States–

Master Sportfishing 

Lewes, DE, United States
–
38 ft
6
4.9
(147 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 date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip – Shark
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)
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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Rating

4.9
147 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (201)

What anglers say

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

Reviews (147)

  • Melannie Smith
    Melannie Smith
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Fun!!!

    4 hr PM on August 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    From booking, to arrival and the trip itself, everything was so easy! Captain Mike was friendly and asked what kind of experience we wanted to have. We had our preteen daughter and our niece with us, they were looking forward to having a fun day fishing on the ocean. That is exactly what we all got. We caught more fish than I could keep track of and had a bunch that we were able to keep to eat. The first mate and mate in training were very professional and friendly. They kept fresh bait on our hooks and took care of unhooking the fish we did catch. We even caught a decent size shark! We had an amzing experience and made many amazing memories. Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t regret it!

  • Ellena Thomas
    Ellena Thomas
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time had by all

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2026 • 5 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!

  • David Cutitta
    David Cutitta
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip - just what we asked for

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2026 • 4 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.

  • Ariel Spencer
    Ariel Spencer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    WE CAUGHT 3 SHARKS!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark - 3:30 PM on August 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had an excellent experience with Master Sportfishing Charters! Captain and Crew were friendly, knowledgeable and had one objective - help us catch something big! We weren’t on the water for an hour before we had our first shark. We caught 3 in total! Such a cool experience!

  • Eric Sanford
    Eric Sanford
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Hit Fish All Day!

    4 hr PM on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain and crew were tremendous. Friendly, knowledgeable and catering to us. We hit fish all day and was lucky enough to reel in 2 sharks! That was a blast. The boys had smiles on their faces the whole way home. We cooked upnthe freshest fish possible when we got home. Delish!!

  • Marc Schramm
    Marc Schramm
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    GREAT FISHING , GREAT TIME ,GREAT CREW

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    If you want to spend a day on the water with 2 professional Anglers I highly recommend Captain Mike and his first mate Marty. Not only did we catch almost 20 fish , we enjoyed ourselves so much , we went back out for Shark and boy did we catch a big one !!!

  • Sean Mcmenamin
    Sean Mcmenamin
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Shark Fishing!

    4 hr PM on June 28, 2026 • 6 adults

    Over the course of a 4 hour afternoon trip, captain Michael got us hooked up with 4 dusky sharks - the largest being about 7 ft long and estimated 250 pounds! We had a great time fishing with him and his mate along with good conversation in between bites.

  • Rob Marchiony
    Rob Marchiony
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 31, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Mike and his crew were great! We told him we wanted a lot of action and that’s what we got - the five of us caught over 200 fish on a four-hour trip, croakers, spot, bass and even a ray. We will definitely be back!!

  • Rj Karney
    Rj Karney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A New Tradition Begins…

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Our family had a great experience and excited to rebook another trip next year. Captain Michael knew exactly where to go find the fish and his crew was top knotch. Our boys had a blast and caught the most fish in any trip we have taken in years.

  • Ryan Sullivan
    Ryan Sullivan
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great evening of fishing!!!

    5 Hour Trip – Night Drum on June 7, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    captain and mate were both great. they were kind to my kids and got us the fish we were after!

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
  • 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
Lewes, Delaware, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
147 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!
Michael F Cerchio
Michael F Cerchio
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
147
reviews
2022
member since
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response
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

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler reeling in a shark while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of saltwater fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Ariel S.
    Ariel S.
    We had an excellent experience with Master Sportfishing Charters! Captain and Crew were friendly, knowledgeable and had one objective - help us catch something big! We weren’t on the water for an hour before we had our first shark. We caught 3 in total! Such a cool experience!
  • A group of anglers enjoying a fishing trip, with one person reeling in a fish from the boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Melannie S.
    Melannie S.
    From booking, to arrival and the trip itself, everything was so easy! Captain Mike was friendly and asked what kind of experience we wanted to have. We had our preteen daughter and our niece with us, they were looking forward to having a fun day fishing on the ocean. That is exactly what we all got. We caught more fish than I could keep track of and had a bunch that we were able to keep to eat. The first mate and mate in training were very professional and friendly. They kept fresh bait on our hooks and took care of unhooking the fish we did catch. We even caught a decent size shark! We had an amzing experience and made many amazing memories. Don’t hesitate to book, you won’t regret it!
  • Teen angler displaying a freshly caught fish aboard a charter boat, with other crew or anglers assisting on deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Ray
    Rob M.
    Rob M.
    Captain Mike and his crew were great! We told him we wanted a lot of action and that’s what we got - the five of us caught over 200 fish on a four-hour trip, croakers, spot, bass and even a ray. We will definitely be back!!
  • A shark is seen swimming near the boat, showcasing an exciting moment during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bull Shark
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
    Captain and crew were tremendous. Friendly, knowledgeable and catering to us. We hit fish all day and was lucky enough to reel in 2 sharks! That was a blast. The boys had smiles on their faces the whole way home. We cooked upnthe freshest fish possible when we got home. Delish!!
  • An angler joyfully reeling in a striped bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Weakfish
    Ellena T.
    Ellena T.
    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!
  • Shark hooked and surfacing in choppy coastal water during an active fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Marc S.
    Marc S.
    If you want to spend a day on the water with 2 professional Anglers I highly recommend Captain Mike and his first mate Marty. Not only did we catch almost 20 fish , we enjoyed ourselves so much , we went back out for Shark and boy did we catch a big one !!!
  • Multiple harvested fish stored on ice in a white bucket aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Croaker
    David C.
    David C.
    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.
  • A large shark is actively being reeled in, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    Gary K.
    Gary K.
    We had a great afternoon shark fishing adventure with Captain Mike and Mate Mary. Would highly recommend them for a fishing adventure.
  • Angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing from a boat on a cloudy day.
    Sean M.
    Sean M.
    Over the course of a 4 hour afternoon trip, captain Michael got us hooked up with 4 dusky sharks - the largest being about 7 ft long and estimated 250 pounds! We had a great time fishing with him and his mate along with good conversation in between bites.
  • Young angler proudly displaying a caught Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat.
    Rj K.
    Rj K.
    Our family had a great experience and excited to rebook another trip next year. Captain Michael knew exactly where to go find the fish and his crew was top knotch. Our boys had a blast and caught the most fish in any trip we have taken in years.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
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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