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 32 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. Captain Brad is a chip off the old block! On board since he was just 11 days old. Brad was born and raised fishing right here in Boston harbor. Fishing is in his veins. Winning or placing high in many local tournaments. At 16 years old he set the IGFA WORLD RECORD for a shark he caught just 30 miles from port. At 18 years old, he was one of the youngest licensed captains in Boston. Now 22 years old, he has started his own guide service and runs the Fishbucket during the week. Captain Mike and Captain Brad 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, Zelle, Stripe, Tap To Pay, 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 not only customary, it's required! The first mate works HARD. Both before you arrive, and long after you're gone to prep the boat and all equipment to help you have the best chance of success. If you cannot tip the mate 20%, please don't book the trip! (I can't believe I have to put this in writing)
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 32 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. Captain Brad is a chip off the old block! On board since he was just 11 days old. Brad was born and raised fishing right here in Boston harbor. Fishing is in his veins. Winning or placing high in many local tournaments. At 16 years old he set the IGFA WORLD RECORD for a shark he caught just 30 miles from port. At 18 years old, he was one of the youngest licensed captains in Boston. Now 22 years old, he has started his own guide service and runs the Fishbucket during the week. Captain Mike and Captain Brad 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, Zelle, Stripe, Tap To Pay, 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 not only customary, it's required! The first mate works HARD. Both before you arrive, and long after you're gone to prep the boat and all equipment to help you have the best chance of success. If you cannot tip the mate 20%, please don't book the trip! (I can't believe I have to put this in writing)
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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(133 reviews)
Angler's choice
Boston
 9 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
Fishing with Mike
Fishing with Mike
Great fun and sunsets
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Angler rating
128
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishbucket Sept 19

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6AM) on September 19, 2024
Our small construction company organized a fishing trip for five colleagues on the Fishbucket, departing from Boston dock at...
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Ken S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The fish didn’t have a chance

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Full day (AM) on June 23, 2024
Capt. Mike and F.M. Zach pulled out all the stops for an awesome day for our party of five on the water. They pulled up early...
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Renee L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  Private weeknight trip June & July on June 6, 2025
Captain Brad and his crew Jake was fun and ensured we catch fish no matter what. Our boys had lots of fun catching mackerels....
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Jennifer B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Boston!!!

VERIFIED   4Hour Evening – Inshore- 5pm-9pm on July 27, 2024
Captain Mike and First Mate John are AWESOME!! What a beautiful way to see Boston by getting out into the harbour waters and...
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Stephen W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Terrific afternoon in Boston Harbor

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (1PM) on August 18, 2024
The four of us, three generations, all caught striped bass. Captain and crew could not have treated us better or given us a...
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