Captain
Mike Delzingo

Member since July 2018 Boston, United States
Background
"Fishing is in my blood. Born and raised a fisherman, as are my children. Owning and operating a charter boat was my destiny." Captain Mike Delzingo has been fishing for four and a half decades. He's spent the past 30 years fishing saltwater right here in Boston harbor, learning the tricks of the trade and the taste of the local species. Captain Mike is also one of only a handful of local rod and reel commercial fishermen. Supplying fresh, local, sustainably caught seafood to restaurants and markets in the Boston area. Capt. Mike will gladly show you the ropes and help you have a lot of fun on the blue waters of Boston. Accepting all major forms of payment including PayPal, Venmo, Cash and Credit cards on board the boat, and we never charge extra for Boston pickup, because we are actually in Boston! Please remember the first mate works only for tips, and a 20% cash tip is customary.
Techniques
Inshore Light tackle sight casting to feeding fish. Inshore light tackle slow trolling for when the fish are holding deep. Inshore Live bait drifting to target larger keeper sized fish. Offshore school Blue-fin tuna trolling. Offshore live bait fishing for Giant Blue-fin tuna Offshore drift fishing for sharks Offshore bottom fishing and jigging for groundfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Delzingo

Boston, United States
Background
"Fishing is in my blood. Born and raised a fisherman, as are my children. Owning and operating a charter boat was my destiny." Captain Mike Delzingo has been fishing for four and a half decades. He's spent the past 30 years fishing saltwater right here in Boston harbor, learning the tricks of the trade and the taste of the local species. Captain Mike is also one of only a handful of local rod and reel commercial fishermen. Supplying fresh, local, sustainably caught seafood to restaurants and markets in the Boston area. Capt. Mike will gladly show you the ropes and help you have a lot of fun on the blue waters of Boston. Accepting all major forms of payment including PayPal, Venmo, Cash and Credit cards on board the boat, and we never charge extra for Boston pickup, because we are actually in Boston! Please remember the first mate works only for tips, and a 20% cash tip is customary.
Techniques
Inshore Light tackle sight casting to feeding fish. Inshore light tackle slow trolling for when the fish are holding deep. Inshore Live bait drifting to target larger keeper sized fish. Offshore school Blue-fin tuna trolling. Offshore live bait fishing for Giant Blue-fin tuna Offshore drift fishing for sharks Offshore bottom fishing and jigging for groundfish.
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Danny P.
First mate
Zack G.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(111 reviews)
Angler's choice
Boston
trips from US $150

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 111 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (142)
Great Day! Lots of fish and shark.
Great Day! Lots of fish and shark.
Great Day! Lots of fish and shark.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
89%
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Tony R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on August 5, 2023
Tony R. recommends Fishbucket Sportfishing
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Stephanie N.
Tucson, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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SUNSET FISHING TRIP WITH FISHBUCKET WAS HIGHLIGHT OF OUR BOSTON TRIP!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset June & July on July 14, 2023
On 7-14-2023 my sister and I had the great pleasure of fishing for striped bass on a 3-hour sunset fishing trip out of Boston...
Stephanie N. recommends Fishbucket Sportfishing
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Scott D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset June & July on June 20, 2023
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Soahn K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day! Lots of fish and shark.

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (MAX 4) on August 26, 2023
This was our second trip with Fishbucket.ย  Excellent captain and first mate.ย  Kept us set up with gear and bait all day.ย ...
Soahn K. recommends Fishbucket Sportfishing
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Jennifer P.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset Trip with Capt Mike

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset June & July on July 17, 2023
I was in town for a conference and my husband came with. We didnโ€™t have a lot of time for a full charter and this pick-up...
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