Full Day Fishing Trip - Massachusetts
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Eight-hour guided fishing trip targeting multiple seasonal speciesAccess to Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, and offshore watersCaptain with twenty years of local Massachusetts fishing experience
Looking for a solid day of fishing that covers all the bases? This 8-hour charter with Peak Expedition Charters is exactly what you need. Captain's got 20 years of experience working these waters, and he knows where the fish are biting. We're talking about hitting multiple hot spots across Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod Bay, and even some offshore areas when conditions are right. With just 6 anglers max, you'll get plenty of personal attention and room to fish without bumping elbows. This isn't a rush job – we leave at 8 AM and put in a full day's work targeting whatever's running hot, from stripers and blues to flounder, tautog, and even some yellowfin tuna when they're around.
This trip is all about flexibility and maximizing your time. We're not locked into one spot – if the bite slows down, we move. That's the beauty of an 8-hour window. The captain reads the tides, weather, and what's been producing, then adjusts the game plan accordingly. You might start the morning working structure for tautog, move to open water for blues and stripers during the midday bite, then finish strong targeting flounder as the sun starts to drop. Each spot has its own personality, and you'll learn to read the water like a local. The boat's equipped with quality gear, but bring your own rods if you've got favorites. We'll cover a lot of ground, so pack layers – mornings can be cool, but you'll warm up once the action heats up.
We run a variety of techniques depending on what we're chasing. For stripers and blues, expect to work with live bait, chunks, and lures – both casting and trolling when the fish are scattered. Tautog fishing means getting down to the structure with green crabs and jigs, and you'll need to stay sharp because these guys hit fast and head for the rocks. Flounder require a more finesse approach – we'll drift with bucktails, gulp baits, or live killifish depending on what they're keyed in on. When yellowfin are in the mix, it's game on with trolling spreads and chunk baits. The captain provides all the terminal tackle, but if you've got specific preferences for rods and reels, bring them along. Circle hooks are the standard for most applications, and we practice catch and release for anything undersized or over the bag limit.
Striped bass are the bread and butter of Massachusetts fishing, and for good reason. These fish show up in serious numbers during their spring and fall migrations, with some resident fish sticking around all summer. You'll find them ranging from schoolie size up to true cows pushing 40+ inches. What makes stripers special is their fight – they'll make runs, jump, and test your drag system. Peak season runs from May through October, with the biggest fish typically showing in the fall. Bluefish bring raw power to the table. When a school of blues moves through, it's controlled chaos. These aggressive predators hit hard and fight harder, with their razor-sharp teeth demanding respect. Summer months are prime time, and a 10-pound chopper blue will give you a workout you won't forget.
Summer flounder, or fluke, are the ultimate table fare and a technical challenge to catch consistently. These flatfish can grow impressive – a 5-pound doormat is a trophy, and anything over 8 pounds is truly special. They're ambush predators that bury in the sand and strike from below, requiring precise drifts and the right presentation. Peak season runs from May through September. Tautog are the bulldogs of the inshore world. These bottom-dwellers live around structure and have powerful jaws designed to crush shellfish. A 6-pound tog is a quality fish, and anything over 8 pounds is bragging rights material. Spring and fall are prime seasons, and they're some of the best eating fish in these waters.
Yellowfin tuna represent the ultimate prize when they push into range. These pelagic speedsters can show up from late summer into fall, bringing offshore excitement to an inshore trip. Even a small yellowfin in the 30-40 pound range will test your tackle and technique. They're built for speed and endurance, making long runs and diving deep. When the yellowfin bite is on, it's an experience you'll talk about for years.
This full-day charter offers serious value for anglers who want to maximize their time on the water. With 20 years of local knowledge behind the wheel and access to multiple productive fishing grounds, you're set up for success. The 6-angler limit means personalized attention and plenty of room to fish comfortably. Whether you're targeting dinner, looking for that trophy fish, or just want to spend a quality day on the water, this trip delivers. New Bedford's central location puts you within range of some of the best fishing on the East Coast, and Captain knows how to make the most of every tide change. Don't wait – the best dates fill up fast, especially during peak seasons when the fishing is red hot.
Hit the waters around New Bedford aboard this sharp 2016 Regulator 28, a solid fishing machine built to handle everything from the calm flats of Buzzards Bay to the open waters beyond Martha's Vineyard. Twin Yamaha 300s push this 28-footer up to 50 MPH, getting you to the fish fast and bringing you back comfortable when the day's done. The Regulator's deep-V hull cuts through chop like butter, keeping you dry and stable whether you're drifting for flounder or chasing breaking fish on the surface. With room for 6 anglers, there's plenty of space to spread out along the gunwales without getting tangled up in each other's lines. The boat's designed for serious fishing - wide cockpit, solid footing, and all the rod holders you need for multiple setups. Perfect for covering serious ground across Cape Cod Bay, Vineyard Sound, and the productive grounds where stripers, blues, and tuna roam.
Pomatomus SaltatrixBlues are aggressive predators that'll hit just about anything when they're feeding. These fish typically run 3-10 pounds in our waters, with their razor-sharp teeth and strong jaws. You'll find them from mid-June through October in the shallows of our bays and sound, especially when they're chasing bait schools. They're fantastic fighters and make excellent table fare when handled right - just bleed them immediately and keep them cold. Blues travel in schools and create feeding frenzies that churn the water like washing machines. They'll crush topwater plugs, spoons, or chunks of oily bait like mackerel. Pro tip: when you see birds working the surface, get there fast. Blues push baitfish up, and that's when the action gets wild. Use a wire leader - those teeth will cut through mono in a heartbeat.
Morone SaxatilisStripers are the backbone of our fishery here, running anywhere from schoolies around 20 inches up to 40+ pound cows. These fish love structure - rocks, drop-offs, rips where currents meet. You'll find them from the beaches to 30 feet deep, especially around moving water during tide changes. Peak season runs May through November, with fall migration bringing the biggest fish. They're strong fighters and excellent table fare with sweet, flaky meat. Stripers feed on everything from sandworms to bunker, making them fun on both bait and lures. Dawn and dusk are prime times when they come shallow to feed. Best local tip: during the fall run, watch for diving birds - they'll show you where the bait is, and stripers are usually right underneath. Live eels at night around structure is deadly for the big ones.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer flounder are the masters of disguise on our sandy and muddy bottoms throughout the bays and sound. These flatfish typically run 15-20 inches, though keeper-sized fish start at 19 inches here in Massachusetts. They're ambush predators that bury themselves in sand, waiting for baitfish to swim by. Best fishing runs April through November, with peak action in fall. Fluke are excellent eating - sweet, white, flaky meat that's hard to beat. They're found in 10-40 feet of water around structure transitions where sand meets rocks or drop-offs. Live minnows work great, but sea worms and squid produce too. Local trick: when drifting for fluke, hook your minnow through the eyes rather than the lips. That head-down presentation looks more natural as it bounces along bottom, and those sideways-biting mouths grab it easier.
Tautoga OnitisTautog, or blackfish, are the bulldogs of our rocky structure spots around jetties, wrecks, and boulder fields. These stocky fighters average 1-3 pounds with thick, rubbery skin and crusher teeth built for eating crabs and mussels. Spring through fall is prime time, especially around the jetties in Buzzards Bay. They're territorial and tough - once hooked, they'll try to wrap you around every rock they can find. The meat is sweet and firm, perfect for the table. Tautog fishing means losing tackle, so bring extra rigs. Best local tip: use fresh green crabs, break off the claws and legs, then crush them up around your fishing spot. That scent trail brings them in, but change your bait every 5 minutes - stale crab won't cut it with these picky eaters.
Thunnus AlbacaresYellowfin are the speedsters of our offshore waters, hitting 50 mph with their torpedo bodies and bright yellow fins. Most fish we catch run 60 pounds, but they can push 400+. These warm-blooded fighters show up in our waters during summer months when we head 20+ miles out to the deeper offshore grounds. They're incredible table fare - that's premium sashimi-grade meat right there. Yellowfin travel in schools and feed aggressively on baitfish, making them perfect for trolling spreads with ballyhoo and cedar plugs. Here's a local trick: when you mark fish deep but nothing's hitting the spread, drop a butterfly jig down fast. That vertical presentation often triggers strikes when they won't come up for trolled baits.
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