Offshore Striped Bass & Bluefish Charter
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Fivehour offshore charter targeting striped bass and bluefish.All fishing gear, tackle, and licenses included for six guests.Prime season runs June 15 through September 15.
Ready to get out there and hook into some serious fish? This 5-hour offshore charter from Scituate puts you right where the action is during prime summer fishing season. From mid-June through mid-September, the waters off Massachusetts come alive with hungry stripers and aggressive bluefish, and we know exactly where to find them. Whether you're a weekend warrior or just getting your feet wet, this trip delivers the kind of fishing that keeps anglers talking all winter long.
We'll head out from Scituate Harbor and make our way to the productive offshore grounds where striped bass and bluefish are feeding. These aren't your typical inshore spots – we're talking about deeper water structure and moving schools that require local knowledge to find consistently. The boat accommodates up to six anglers, so you'll have plenty of room to work without getting your lines crossed. All your gear, tackle, and licensing is covered, which means you can focus on what matters most: putting fish in the boat. The captain adjusts our fishing locations based on current conditions, tides, and where the bait is showing up on the fish finder. Some days we'll hit the deeper drop-offs, other times we'll work the edges where the current breaks. That's the beauty of having a local guide who reads these waters daily.
Depending on what we're seeing out there, we'll switch up our approach to match the bite. Trolling is deadly effective when fish are scattered or when we're covering water to locate schools. We'll pull umbrella rigs, tube and worm combos, or diving plugs at the right speed to trigger strikes. When we mark fish on the bottom or see surface activity, we'll anchor up and cast live bait or chunk bait to get them fired up. The gear is all top-shelf stuff – medium to heavy spinning and conventional setups that can handle the fight these fish put up. Circle hooks are the standard for live bait fishing, and we'll have everything from wire leaders for bluefish to lighter fluorocarbon when the stripers get picky. If you've got your own lucky rod or preferred setup, feel free to bring it along. The captain will make sure you're rigged right for the conditions we're facing that day.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of New England fishing, and the offshore waters around Scituate produce some beauties. These fish show up in good numbers once the water warms in June and stick around through September. You're looking at fish ranging from schoolies in the 20-inch range all the way up to those coveted keeper-sized bass that'll bend your rod in half. Stripers are smart fighters – they'll make long runs, dive for structure, and use their broad tails to shake the hook. What makes them special is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they school up in numbers that can make for fast action when you find them. The best bite often happens during moving water, especially the last two hours of incoming tide or the first hour of the drop.
Bluefish bring a completely different energy to the trip. These aggressive predators hit hard, fight dirty, and never give up until they're in the boat. Summer blues in Massachusetts waters typically run from snapper size up to chopper blues in the 8-12 pound range, with some real monsters pushing 15 pounds or more. They'll absolutely destroy any baitfish school they find, creating surface action that gets every angler's heart pumping. Blues aren't picky eaters – they'll smash topwater plugs, inhale chunk bait, and chase down trolled lures with serious attitude. Just remember to keep your fingers clear when handling them, because those teeth aren't for show. The beauty of targeting both species on one trip is that when one bite slows down, the other often picks up.
This charter hits all the marks for a solid day of offshore fishing. You get experienced local guidance, quality gear, and access to productive waters that casual anglers rarely see. The summer season from June 15 to September 15 offers the most consistent action, with July and August typically being peak months for both species. Remember to pack your own food and drinks, along with sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and layers for changing conditions. The offshore bite can be unpredictable – that's what makes it exciting – but having the right captain in your corner makes all the difference. Book your trip now and get ready to experience why Massachusetts offshore fishing keeps anglers coming back year after year.
Meet the First Pic, your ticket to serious striped bass and bluefish action off the Massachusetts coast. This 35-foot 2008 Contender cuts through the water with authority, powered by twin Yamaha F300s that'll get you to the fishing grounds fast and bring you back with a cooler full of fish. Built for offshore work, she handles the swells like a champ while you're working the tackle. The electronics package is where this boat really shines – top-shelf Simrad gear that puts you right on the fish every time. No guesswork, just proven spots where the bass are feeding. Whether we're trolling the drop-offs or casting to breaking fish, the First Pic gives you a stable platform to work from. All USCG safety equipment on board means you can focus on what matters – getting your line in the water and fighting these hard-pulling fish that make Massachusetts waters famous.
Pomatomus SaltatrixBlues are pure aggression on fins - they hit hard, fight dirty, and never give up. Most run 3-8 pounds, but we get some 15+ pounders that'll really bend your rod. These silver torpedoes with razor-sharp teeth love to hunt in packs, creating those famous feeding frenzies where the water looks like it's boiling. Find them around bait schools in 20-60 feet, especially over sandy bottom near structure. Peak season runs June through September when they're fattening up on pogies and sand eels. They're excellent eating when fresh - firm, flaky meat with a rich flavor. Pro tip: when you see birds diving and commotion on the surface, get there fast and cast anything shiny. Wire leaders are a must - those teeth will slice through mono like butter.
Morone SaxatilisStripers are the prize fish around here, running 20-40 pounds on average with some real monsters pushing 50+. These silver-sided beauties with their distinctive black stripes love structure - rocky ledges, drop-offs, and tide rips where baitfish get pushed around. We find them from 30-80 feet offshore during our summer season, especially when water temps hit that sweet spot between 60-70°F. They're strong fighters that'll test your drag and make long runs. The meat is fantastic - firm, white, and sweet. Here's a local trick: when we're live-lining pogies, let that fish run for a solid 10 seconds before setting the hook. Stripers tend to grab bait sideways first, then turn it to swallow head-first. Rush the hookset and you'll pull it right out of their mouth.
Scituate, MA