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Shadowcaster Charters

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Newburyport MA

James Goodhart, Captain at Shadowcaster Charters

Shadowcaster Charters is a fishing charter operating around the Merrimack River and Plum Island area. Our guide Capt. James Goodhart has been fishing in the area for more than 2 decades, and has been guiding guests since 2005.


Catch the toughest of Newburyport with the help of our 22ft. Triton light tackle series motorboat, complete with a marine radio, fish finder, GPS chartplotter, and all the Coast Guard required safety equipment. It can accommodate up to 2 guests but its large casting deck on the bow and stern make it ideal for fly fishing. Finally, with its 30 mph Mercury engine, you’ll be fishing from the Merrimack River to the Atlantic Ocean, in no time at all.


Whether it’s saltwater or light tackle fishing, we’ve got you covered. The captain will provide guests with equipment for your line fly fishing and spinning tackle needs. The most sought after fish around the Plum Island area are the bluefish and the striped bass and with the help of both the captain’s guidance as well as his top of the line equipment, you’ll catch even the toughest of fish.


So come aboard Shadowcaster Charters because there’s no place better to give you the most memorable angling experience in the Newburyport area.


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Shadowcaster Charters Stripers & Bluefish - Plum Island to Cranes Beach, Merrimack River and Boston North Shore  fishing Inshore

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Stripers & Bluefish - Plum Island to Cranes Beach, Merrimack River and Boston North Shore

Newburyport, MA

Fishing - Inshore

Private boat Experience

boat: 22' Triton22' Triton Max 2 Guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)

Targeted Fish Species: Bluefish Striped Bass

Shadowcaster Charters focus on fly fishing and light tackle fishing for striped bass and bluefish in the waters around Plum Island, from the Merrimack River to Crane Beach. Charter customers fish aboard a 22 ft. Triton Light Tackle Series center console skiff. Large casting decks on the bow and the stern are ideal for fly fishing. The boat is fully equipped with a marine radio, fish finder, GPS chartplotter, as well as all of the Coast Guard required safety equipment. Top of the line fly fishing (Sage rods, Tibor reels) and spinning tackle (Edge and Penn rods, Penn reels) is supplied, although clients are more than welcome to bring their own equipment.

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Shadowcaster Charters Stripers & Bluefish - Plum Island to Cranes Beach, Merrimack River and Boston North Shore  fishing Inshore

Stripers & Bluefish - Plum Island to Cranes Beach, Merrimack River and Boston North Shore

Newburyport, MA

Inshore

Private boat Experience

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July 26, 2024

My brother-in-law and I had last fished striper in Maine a few years and as I asked around it became apparent the best bet for large striper wasn’t in Maine, but 20 miles south in Newburyport as the Merrimack river transitions into the sea. After asking around, the guide we seemed best aligned with was Capt James of Shadowcaster Charters. James specializes in light tackle and long rod fishing and his love of his home waters and it’s fishery is infectious. Our goal was to C&R handsome striper and learn about this magnificent fishery along the way. Check / Check. What a great day. We’ll be back. Give him a shout if your looking to hook-up and treat these magnificent fish w the love they deserve.

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July 26, 2024

Always a good time fishing with Captain James! I’ve been out with him three times, a great guide who will put you on the fish. Highly recommended!

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