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Great Marsh Outfitters

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Ipswich MA

Erik Christiansen, Captain at Great Marsh Outfitters

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Great Marsh Outfitters is a fly and light tackle guide service targeting primarily Striped Bass, mainly in Ipswich Bay and Plum Island Sound. 


Explore marsh channels tossing flies at eager schoolies, or run out to the bay to fish big flies, live bunker, and big topwater plugs for pelagic Stripers up to 50 inches. Your guide specializes both in teaching new anglers and pursuing trophy fish . Low pressure, high excitement, high reward! You’ll be treated with respect, courtesy, and patience. Success in fishing is 90% confidence, and should always be fun!


Trips usually depart around dawn. At this time, you will have the Great Marsh, Plum Island Sound, and Ipswich Bay largely or entirely to yourself. We can usually find feeding fish within minutes of getting on the boat. Return by 9 or 10 am, when the bite slows down, and the weekend crowds are just finishing their coffee.


There are unique and action-packed fishing opportunities year round. Feisty schoolies arrive in late April or early May, invading the great marsh.


Things heat up in May and into June with slot-sized fish feeding on Herring in the sound and rivers. July brings abundance to Ipswich Bay, with the arrival of the bunker schools, and the cow-sized Stripers, schoolie Bluefin, and even whales that come right up to the beachfront to feed. This is world class Striper fishing! If you’re lucky, you might even get a shot at hooking a Bluefin Tuna.


August brings the sand eels in thick on the sandbars and beach fronts of Ipswich Bay. Come September, we take our show on the road and target False Albacore and Bonito. These pint-sized Tunas provide intense action on fly rods and light tackle. Through the end of October, we’ll be chasing Bass as they move south in their fall run.


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Trips Available with Great Marsh Outfitters

Gloucester Fishing Charter | Half Day Fly Fishing or Light Tackle Trip

Fishing

Starting At $500

Gloucester Fishing Charter | Half Day Fly Fishing or Light Tackle Trip

Fishing Area: Gloucester

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

BoonDoggle • 19' Aquasport • Max 3 guests (base trip price includes 3 guests)

Description: 4 hour inshore fly and/or light tackle trip. Departing around dawn. Departure point flexible depending upon what's fishing best or client preference.

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December 21, 2024

We had an amazing time and would definitely do it again!

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JamesRomm

December 21, 2024

Great day! Captain Erik is skilled, professional and lots of fun.

December 21, 2024

Caught big stripers!

December 21, 2024

Eric had the three of us with fishing rods in the water on July 4th before we ever spotted any other fisherman. He had a wealth of expertise regarding the ideal fishing conditions. stripers. Eric is friendly and genuinely interested in making the event enjoyable and successful. We caught 2 keepers and 7-8 additional fish (a few below the limit and a few 40 inch bass). We had a wonderful day and would definitely return.

December 21, 2024

My wife and I were fishing in the North East for the first time, and it was definitely a success. Captain Erik is a star! He knows how to catch fish and is sociable. Captain Erik is your man if you're trying to catch some fish! If I ever find myself back in the region, I'd without a doubt plan another vacation.

December 21, 2024

If you're searching for a Capt with local expertise that is an avid angler. Follow Captain Erik. Plan your vacation now; he is without a doubt THE MAN.