Full Day Cape Cod Striped Bass Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Full-day striped bass fishing with Captain Ken ZwirkoEight hours targeting trophy-sized bass in prime Cape Cod watersAll gear provided with expert guidance for up to four guests
Captain Ken Zwirko knows where the stripers are holding, and he's ready to put you on them. This 8-hour guided fishing trip from Carteret Marina gives you serious time on Cape Cod waters, targeting some of the best striped bass fishing on the East Coast. Whether you're new to saltwater fishing or you've been chasing stripers for years, Ken's got the local knowledge and gear to make your day productive. With room for up to 4 anglers, this trip works great for families, buddies, or anyone looking to get into some real Cape Cod fishing action.
You'll meet Captain Ken at Carteret Marina bright and early, with 8 solid hours ahead of you to work the prime striper grounds around Cape Cod. Ken provides all the tackle you need - rods, reels, bait, and lures that are proven producers in these waters. The boat's rigged for serious fishing, with plenty of room to fight fish and move around comfortably. This is inshore fishing at its best, working structure, drop-offs, and feeding areas where striped bass congregate. Ken reads the conditions daily and adjusts the game plan based on tides, bait movement, and where the fish have been active. You're not just getting a boat ride - you're getting a master class in Cape Cod striped bass fishing from someone who's been doing this for years.
Cape Cod stripers respond to different presentations depending on conditions, and Ken's arsenal covers all the bases. You might be live-lining pogies near structure, working soft plastics along drop-offs, or casting topwater plugs when the fish are feeding up in the water column. The beauty of an 8-hour trip is having time to adapt and try different approaches. When the bite's hot on chunks, you'll work that pattern. If the fish want artificials, Ken's got the right lures and knows how to fish them effectively. The gear is matched to the fishing - medium-heavy spinning setups for versatility, with enough backbone to handle big fish but sensitive enough to feel the bite. Ken's also big on teaching, so if you want to learn new techniques or improve your striped bass game, you're in the right boat.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of Cape Cod fishing, and for good reason. These fish are built for power - broad shoulders, strong tails, and an attitude that shows the moment you hook one. Cape Cod stripers range from schoolies in the low 20-inch range all the way up to true cows pushing 40+ pounds. Peak season runs from late spring through fall, with different size classes showing up at different times. The beauty of stripers is their feeding behavior - they're opportunistic predators that will crush everything from sea worms to bunker to artificial lures. When they're feeding actively, the bite can be electric, with multiple hookups and steady action. But even when they're finicky, a knowledgeable captain like Ken knows how to adjust tactics and put fish in the boat. These fish fight hard in Cape Cod's current and structure, making every hookup a battle. The bigger fish are particularly memorable - a 30+ pound striper will test your drag and give you a workout you won't forget.
This kind of quality fishing time with an experienced Cape Cod captain doesn't come around every day. Ken's built his reputation on consistently putting clients on fish and making sure everyone has a great time on the water. The 8-hour format gives you real fishing time, not just a quick trip around the bay. With all gear included and room for up to 4 anglers, it's perfect for a serious fishing day with family or friends. Cape Cod's striped bass fishing is world-class, and this trip puts you right in the middle of it with someone who knows these waters inside and out. Whether you're looking to land your first keeper striper or add to your lifetime count of Cape Cod bass, this is the trip that delivers.
Your fishing platform for this Cape Cod striped bass adventure is a solid Yamaha 2000 center console that's built for serious angling. This 250 HP workhorse cuts through Cape Cod waters with ease, getting you to those productive fishing grounds where the big stripers lurk. The center console design gives everyone plenty of room to fight fish and move around during the action. Captain Ken has this boat dialed in with all the essential fishing electronics - GPS to hit those secret spots, fish finder to locate schools of bass, and radar for when Cape Cod weather gets moody. The VHF radio keeps you connected to the fishing fleet and coast guard. With space for up to 4 anglers, there's room to spread out whether you're casting lures or working live bait along the structure. The boat handles Cape Cod's variable conditions well, from calm morning starts to afternoon chop, so you can focus on what matters - hooking into those trophy striped bass that make this fishery legendary.
Carteret, NJ, United States