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 23 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 23 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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Our Team
Danny P.
First mate
Captain Brad D.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(158 reviews)
Angler's choice
Boston
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 158 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (204)
Great day on the water off Boston!
Great day on the water off Boston!
Great day in Boston harbor!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Ophelia T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught an 800 lb bluefin tuna!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on July 28, 2025
We have been fishing for around 10 years, and we can say with confidence that this was the best fishing trip we have ever gone...
Ophelia T. recommends Fishbucket Sportfishing/Boston Harbor Fishing
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Laura B In Ma
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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Fun family experience catching striped bass!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (1PM) on June 28, 2025
What an incredible afternoon!ย  The day was cloudy with light rain before boarding the Fishbucket at 1pm in Boston Harborโ€ฆ...
Laura B In Ma recommends Fishbucket Sportfishing/Boston Harbor Fishing
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Amy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water off Boston!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on August 27, 2025
We had three adults and three 13yos and had a wonderful time with Capt Brad and First Mate Jason.ย  The fishing was slow but...
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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
Overall

Fishbucket Sept 19

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ 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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AJ K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (6AM) on September 10, 2025
Captain Mike and Danny were great to spend a day on the water with! Worked hard to get us on fish and made it a good time on...
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