Morning Striped Bass Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Early morning first light striped bass fishing tripAccommodates fly fishing for two or spin fishing threeCatch and release inshore fishing experience
There's something magical about being on the water at first light, watching the sun break over the horizon while you're already casting for striped bass. This weekday half-day morning trip with Rocks Pebbles and Sands gets you out there when the fish are most active and the water is still quiet. Whether you're a fly fishing purist or prefer spinning gear, this catch and release experience puts you right where the stripers are feeding.
We'll be heading out in the early morning darkness to hit prime feeding times when striped bass are actively hunting baitfish near the surface. The trip is designed for up to two fly anglers or three spin fishermen, keeping the boat uncrowded so everyone gets plenty of room to work their lines. Captain and crew know these waters inside and out, positioning you over structure where bass hold and along drop-offs where they patrol for food. The morning bite can be absolutely phenomenal - stripers often feed aggressively in that first hour of light, making for some seriously bent rods. You'll be fishing catch and release, which means handling these beautiful fish with care and sending them back healthy to fight another day. The captain provides all the local knowledge about current conditions, tide movements, and where the fish have been showing up recently.
If you're bringing fly rods, this is prime water for swinging streamers and poppers when bass are busting bait on top. Eight to ten weight rods work best, and the captain can point you toward the most productive patterns based on what the fish have been eating. Clouser minnows, deceiver patterns, and surface poppers all produce well depending on conditions. For spin fishermen, you'll be working everything from topwater plugs during the dawn bite to soft plastics and bucktails as the sun gets higher. The shallow inshore waters mean you don't need heavy tackle - medium action rods with 20-30 pound braid handle these fish perfectly. Live bait isn't necessary since artificials work so well, but the crew knows exactly which lures are hot and can get you rigged up properly. Structure fishing is key here, so expect to be casting around rocks, drop-offs, and current edges where stripers ambush prey.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of inshore fishing, and these waters hold some serious fish. During peak season, you'll find everything from schoolie bass in the 18-24 inch range up to keeper-sized fish pushing 30 inches or more. These fish are incredibly strong fighters, known for their initial runs and head-shaking jumps that can straighten hooks if you're not ready. Stripers are most active during moving tides, especially around dawn when they push into shallow water to feed on bunker, sand eels, and smaller baitfish. What makes them so exciting to target is their unpredictability - one minute you're picking at smaller fish, the next you've got a 20-pound bass stripping line off your reel. They're also incredibly smart fish that can turn finicky when pressured, which makes fooling a big one that much more satisfying. Fall and spring typically offer the best fishing as bass move through the area during their migrations, but summer morning trips can produce excellent action when you time it right with the tides.
This top-rated morning striped bass trip fills up fast, especially during peak fishing seasons when the bite is consistently good. The early start time means you'll beat the weekend crowd and have the best water to yourself, while the catch and release format ensures these fish will be here for years to come. Whether you want to test your fly fishing skills against hard-fighting stripers or simply enjoy a peaceful morning on the water with spinning gear, this trip delivers the goods. The small group size means personalized attention from the crew, better fishing for everyone, and plenty of room to land fish properly. Don't wait too long to secure your dates - the combination of prime morning timing, expert local knowledge, and world-class striped bass fishing makes this a customer favorite that books up quickly.
Hit the water at first light aboard our well-equipped motorboat designed for serious striped bass action. This fishing machine comes loaded with everything you need to locate and land these prized gamefish - a quality fish finder to mark schools, GPS for pinpoint navigation to the hottest spots, and VHF radio for safety and communication. The onboard ice box keeps your drinks cold during the morning hunt. With room for up to 5 anglers, there's plenty of space whether you're casting flies or working spinning gear. The boat's layout gives fly fishermen room to work their lines while spin fishers can spread out along the rails. Perfect for getting after those early morning bass when they're actively feeding in the shallows. The stable platform handles both light tackle finesse fishing and heavier gear when you hook into bigger stripers cruising the deeper water.
Plymouth, Ma