The Michael D is a custom 53 foot John Yank Sport Fishing Vessel and one of the finest in Delaware waters. We offer many years of experience in every aspect of
Our home port is the beautiful Indian River Inlet located just north of Bethany Beach Delaware.
12/14/2025
That’s a wrap! The crew of the Michael D would like to thank all of our customers for a great 2025 fishing season! Captain Gary is taking bookings for the upcoming season, so give him a call and reserve a date. We are looking forward to seeing you again this year and a sincere THANK YOU for your support! Capt Gary 215-681-5864
The Michael D is running a fall inshore bluefin tuna special!!! $2050 for an 8 hour trip, plus mates tip. This price is for up to 8 people!!! Call Capt Gary if you’re interested! 215-681-5864 thanks for all the support this season!!!
The crew of the Michael D would like to sincerely thank all of our customers for a great 2023 fishing season !!! Capt. Gary is currently booking for the upcoming 2024 season. If you have your heart set on targeting tuna, June has been the most productive month he past several years.
If you’re interested in a relaxing sunset cruise, 36 hour offshore trip or anything in between please give capt. Gary a call and discuss a trip than will tailor your needs!!!
Again our prices are based on 8 people!!!
Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you!
Capt. Gary 215-681-5864
12/25/2022
From the crew of the Michael D, we wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a safe and healthy new year!!!
10/23/2022
Capt Gary treated his crew Friday, and took the Michael D on a 135 mile paddle to the Hudson Canyon. The weather was perfect, and the fishing was spectacular! The crew caught yellowfin’s and long fin’s along with a bonus sword fish! It was great to see tuna fishing this good after the past few dismal months .
07/18/2022
On Friday we had Zack, TJ, and world famous Spaghetti Eddie out for an an off shore trip . We were lucky enough to catch these 3 west coast Florida anglers there first ever tuna! It was an absolute pleasure watching these guys land 60 lb tuna on light leader, worked em like they were like the did it all their life!!! Come see Spaghetti Eddie at the Delaware State Fair starting this Thursday and try his signature “ pizza on a stick “ !!! Eddie has been featured on several food shows, most recently Carnival eats. He travels the country feeding pasta lovers his famous dishes. If pasta is not for you but fishing is, look him up for flats trip in Florida where he guide several months during the year! Thanks fellas for an enjoyable day!
07/18/2022
On Friday we were privileged to have Zack, T.J. And world famous Spaghetti Eddie on board for an outstanding day! We were lucky enough to catch these
06/13/2022
Had Brad, Ed, Tom and Duffy out on Friday, and had friends and family out on Saturday. 2 great weather days, decent fishing, but most importantly 2 great groups which made for an awesome couple of days!!!
02/22/2022
We're looking forward to the upcoming season, we still have a few weekends available! Give Capt Gary a call to book a charter while there is some prime dates open. 215-681-5864! The MICHAEL D is an inspected passenger vessel, and we can accommodate larger groups!!! Offshore, inshore, half-day or cruises. Bachelor/bachelorette parties welcomed!!! We also are available for burial of ashes at sea. Give us a call, we are more than glad to talk with you and answer any questions you may have. We sincerely thank you, and look forward to hearing from you!!!
06/14/2021
Had an awesome day out with friends and family. These guys made it look easy! Thanks for all the hard work and a stress free day!!!
06/09/2021
We had Vietnam veterans Tim, Charles, John, Ron, Mike and Bill out for a day offshore. Well I can attest that these gentlemen are just as much of a bad-ass now as they were 50 years ago!!! They caught 18, killed their limit of 6 and were looking to tangle with more!!! Today was truly an honor to have them on board! Thank you gentleman for your service, and sincerely WELCOME HOME!!!!!