Master Sportfishing

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Night Drum
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 17 - Jun 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    Drum fishing in the Delaware Bay Catching fish in the 20-60lb range is not uncommon
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $795
    This short trip will take you after local Shark species. If it's within regulations, you get to keep the catch. The captain will cover your fishing licenses and equipment. This is a seasonal trip.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $795
    Fish the reef sites and open bottom of Delaware Bay for Croaker, Sea Trout, Flounder, Sand Sharks, and Triggerfish based on availability and water temperature. This is a great trip to introduce new anglers to the sport of fishing, your children, or a family trip. We love to help first-time anglers make memories. The departure time is flexible.
    Targeted fish
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $795
    This short trip will take you after local Shark species. If it's within regulations, you get to keep the catch. The captain will cover your fishing licenses and equipment. This is a seasonal trip.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Spring Drum
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Jun 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $800
    Fish for Drum in Delaware Bay, catching fish from 20 lb to some as large as 60 plus lb. This trip is 6 hours, and departure times will be adjusted to make the most of the tides. 8-hour Drum trip available upon request. This trip is seasonal.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,300
    On this bottom fishing trip, you'll target Flounder and Seabass. These are just your primary targets, but there are other species to go after as well. The captain covers all fishing equipment.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Unforgettable Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of joining Captain Mike and Ellie for a fishing trip, and it was nothing short of spectacular!...
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Shaun M.
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Sometimes you have to trust the Captain..

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 13, 2024
Our group of five guys were slated to fish Sunday morning. A few days before the trip, Capt contacted us and laid out what...
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Tom E.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) on September 20, 2024
Tide and wind were not cooperating, and Capt Mike and son worked hard for us. He said the best fishing that day would be about...
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Matthew L.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) on August 16, 2024
My 5 friends and I booked a 4-hour afternoon fishing trip with Mike and it was awesome! Great weather, great friends, great...
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Robert T.
Excellent
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Epic memories…and big sharks!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) on July 9, 2024
The captain and Ellie were incredible from start to finish.  They know exactly what they’re doing and they did everything...
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FAQs about Master Sportfishing

Master Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Night Drum (5 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Spring Drum (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Master Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • Flounder
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Tautog

Your captain

Michael F Cerchio
Lewes, Delaware, United States
1 Fishing Report
59 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
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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

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder

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
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you 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
Fighting Chair
GPS
Simarad plotters
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
First Mate
20% tip is customary
Fishing License

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
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 3.5% charge will apply.

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