Cape Cod Spring Bass & Bottom Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Six hours targeting migrating striped bass and black sea bassInshore fishing experience in productive Buzzards Bay watersPrivate charter with single guest capacity for personalized service
When the water starts warming up around Cape Cod in spring, there's nothing quite like getting out on Buzzards Bay for some serious striper and sea bass action. This 6-hour charter puts you right in the heart of the migration routes where schoolie stripers are moving through in numbers, and the black sea bass are starting to get active after their winter slowdown. You'll have the boat to yourself, which means no crowding at the rail and all the prime fishing spots are yours. Captain knows these waters like the back of his hand and will adjust departure times based on tides and seasonal patterns to give you the best shot at filling the cooler.
Buzzards Bay in spring is prime real estate for inshore fishing. The water's warming up just enough to get the baitfish moving, and that brings in the predators. You'll be targeting two completely different species that require different approaches, which keeps things interesting throughout the day. Schoolie stripers are typically running 18-28 inches during spring migration - perfect eating size and they fight like fish twice their weight. The black sea bass fishing picks up steam as we move into warmer months, and these guys are absolute bulldogs once they grab your bait. Expect to move around a bit as we follow the fish and work different structures. The captain will read conditions and adjust the game plan based on what's biting best that day. Some trips you'll spend more time chasing stripers in open water, other days the sea bass will be stacked up on bottom structure.
For the schoolie stripers, we'll be using a mix of live bait and artificials depending on what they're feeding on. Spring stripers love pogies, herring, and sand eels, so we'll have fresh bait on board. When they're feeding aggressively, throwing soft plastics or small swimmers can be absolutely deadly. You'll be fishing with medium-heavy spinning gear that gives you the backbone to fight these fish but still lets you feel every head shake. For the sea bass portion, we're talking bottom fishing with conventional tackle. Circle hooks with fresh bait like sea worms, squid, or cut bait work best. These fish live in rocky areas and structure, so you need gear that can handle getting pulled into the rocks. The key with sea bass is getting your bait down quickly and keeping it in the strike zone. When they're biting, you'll know it - they hit hard and don't let go.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of New England fishing, and spring is when the schoolies really show up in Buzzards Bay. These fish are part of the massive spring migration heading north from their wintering grounds. Schoolies typically run 18-30 inches and are some of the best eating fish in the ocean when they're this size. They're incredibly aggressive feeders in spring because they're putting on weight after a long winter, which means they'll hit just about anything you throw at them when you find a school. The fight is what gets most anglers hooked - they'll make multiple runs, jump, and use every trick in the book to throw your hook. Best part is the meat is firm, white, and absolutely delicious when prepared right.
Black sea bass might not get the same press as stripers, but they're an absolute blast to catch and fantastic on the dinner table. These fish live around rocky bottom, wrecks, and structure where they ambush prey. They typically run 1-3 pounds in spring, but don't let the size fool you - pound for pound they're one of the strongest fish in these waters. Sea bass have this habit of diving straight down when hooked, using their broad body to create maximum resistance. They're also incredibly smart and will try to wrap you around rocks or structure if you give them any slack. The meat is firm and sweet, similar to grouper, making them a customer favorite for the dinner table. Spring fishing is perfect because they're just coming out of their winter patterns and are hungry and aggressive.
This spring combo trip gives you the best of both worlds - the excitement of chasing migrating stripers and the steady action of bottom fishing for sea bass. With just one angler on board, you get personalized instruction, access to all the best spots without competition, and the flexibility to focus on whatever's biting best that day. The 6-hour timeframe is perfect for covering water and really getting into the fish without wearing yourself out. Cape Cod's spring fishing window is relatively short before the summer crowds arrive, so booking early ensures you get your pick of dates when conditions are prime. Whether you're looking to fill the freezer with quality eating fish or just want to experience some of the best inshore fishing on the East Coast, this trip delivers exactly what serious anglers are looking for.
East Boston, MA