Captain
Michael F Cerchio

Member since December 2022 Lewes, United States
Background
I started with my grandfather in the 60's and 70's reef fishing the Florida Keys for Sailfish in the winters and North Jersey for Flounder in the summers. In the 80's, I moved to Delaware and started Fishing in Lewes with Fishermans Wharf, running everything from full-day trips targeting Sea Trout, Flounder, Seabass, Stripers, and Tuna to half-day and night fishing and deep drops offshore. I will give you 120% effort on every fishing trip!
Techniques
With over 40 plus years of fishing experience in Delaware's Coastal waters we can provide a memorable experience inshore fishing over wrecks or drift fishing for flounder to inshore or off shore shark fishing and offshore trolling we have the knowledge and experience to make fishing fun for a seasoned angler to a novice and willing to provide a platform for fly fisherman

Hey, I'm Captain Michael F Cerchio

Lewes, United States
Background
I started with my grandfather in the 60's and 70's reef fishing the Florida Keys for Sailfish in the winters and North Jersey for Flounder in the summers. In the 80's, I moved to Delaware and started Fishing in Lewes with Fishermans Wharf, running everything from full-day trips targeting Sea Trout, Flounder, Seabass, Stripers, and Tuna to half-day and night fishing and deep drops offshore. I will give you 120% effort on every fishing trip!
Techniques
With over 40 plus years of fishing experience in Delaware's Coastal waters we can provide a memorable experience inshore fishing over wrecks or drift fishing for flounder to inshore or off shore shark fishing and offshore trolling we have the knowledge and experience to make fishing fun for a seasoned angler to a novice and willing to provide a platform for fly fisherman
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(96 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lewes
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (157)
Sea bass and Flounder trip
Great day!
Great day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Barry M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sea bass and Flounder trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr PM on September 19, 2025
First time booking with Master Sportfishing, definitely wonโ€™t be the last!!!! We will be back!!! Captain Michael and Mate...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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From croakers to sharks

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025
We were fortunate to be able to go on 2 different trips this past week with Captain Michael. The first one was a family...
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Meghann S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Shark Whisperer- Captain Mike

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr PM on September 15, 2025
We patiently waited & then there it was! We caught a shark! Thank you Captain Mike & first mate Marty. They communicated with...
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We Had A Great Time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 31, 2025
We experienced some rough conditions early but Captain Mike did a great job still making the trip enjoyable for my entire family....
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Jonathon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Went catching, not just fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2025
My wife, 7 year old son and I went out for a 4 hour charter.ย  We caught 51 keepers and a ton more that werenโ€™t.ย  The Captain...
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