Captain
James McGeehan

Member since June 2024 Bethany Beach, United States
Background
Capt. James is experienced in navigating the waters of Bethany Beach, Delaware and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling and Jigging

Hey, I'm Captain James McGeehan

Bethany Beach, United States
Background
Capt. James is experienced in navigating the waters of Bethany Beach, Delaware and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Bottom fishing, Trolling and Jigging

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(23 reviews)
Bethany Beach
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Dan T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Birthday Gift went a Drift

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 2025
A joint birthday gift to my son and his family. All had a great time. Derick, the first mate, was right on top of taking our...
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Tammy Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fun trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2025
Captain Steve went out of his way throughout he trip to give us the best experience. We caught over 100 fish and were always...
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John C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025
Captain Steve and his first mate put us on fish as soon as we dropped the lines. Caught close to 100 fish with 24 keepers between...
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Timothy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish onnnn!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025
Steve and Derick were great! Really patient and instructional with kids. Caught probably 100 fish or more. Around 40 keepers....
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Stephen N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A big two thumbs up for Captain Steve and Mate Derrick

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2025
We had a great morning of fishing with the Rusty Reel crew. We caught a bunch of sea bass, with 20 keepers, along with some...
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