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
4.7 / 5
(13 reviews)
Bethany Beach
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Fun and friendly crew and time .
Fun and friendly crew and time .
Fun and friendly crew and time .
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Lewis C. R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2025
CPT Steve and Derek got us right onto the fish.  The action was continuous.  A perfect family outing for kids/amateurs.
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John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025
We had a fantastic day, captain Steve and mate Derrick did anything you wanted, caught tune and tilefish were great with young...
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Sarah P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025
Steve and Derrick were great. As soon as we dropped our lines we were hooking fish.
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Mary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025
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Kc R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time Fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 13, 2025
had a great time with the captain and his mate they knew exactly what to do and where the fish   were definitely booking with...
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