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Fishing Charters in Massachusetts, United States

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Cape Cod Charter Guys
Cape Cod Charter Guys
Star5(90)

locationCape Cod, MA

16 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Captain Ross's fish-finding expertise and exceptional teaching skills

(48)
people4-6 Guests
clockIcon2-8 Hours

21 Trips

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Starts from$300

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Ron Arra  Private Surf Casting & Fly Casting Lessons On Cape Cod
Ron Arra Private Surf Casting & Fly Casting Lessons On Cape Cod
Star5(54)

locationCape Cod, MA

55 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Bass Fishing
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Students rave about dramatically improved casting distance and Ron's patient, expert instruction

(50)
people1-3 Guests
clockIcon3 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$450

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Blueline  Fishing  Charters
Blueline Fishing Charters
Star5(36)

locationBoston, MA

15 Yrs experience Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers rave about consistent catches and Dave's expert local knowledge

(38)
people4-6 Guests
clockIcon5-9 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$600

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Cuz Charters
Cuz Charters
Star5(35)

locationPlymouth, MA

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Bass Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers praise Ed's expertise putting them on stripers within 10 minutes

(35)
people6-8 Guests
clockIcon4-12 Hours

12 Trips

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Starts from$800

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Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters
Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters
Star5(31)

locationCape Cod, MA

52 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Fly Fishing
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Customers love Captain John's fish-finding expertise and consistent striped bass success

(31)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

11 Trips

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Starts from$550

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Magnanimous Sport Fishing
Magnanimous Sport Fishing
Star5(27)

locationCape Cod

22 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Deep Sea Fishing Fly Fishing
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Guests love Captain Mark's local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

(22)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon2-6 Hours

12 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$300

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Fishlinked Charters – 27'
Fishlinked Charters – 27'
Star5(26)

locationWareham, MA

6 Yrs experience Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for putting guests on plenty of fish and exceptional patience with kids

(26)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

8 Trips

Available in 3 Months

Starts from$400

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Stormbuster Charters
Stormbuster Charters
Star5(25)

locationBoston, MA

23 Yrs experience Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Fly Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Captain Vinny's fish-finding expertise and trophy striped bass catches

(22)
people1-4 Guests
clockIcon6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$850

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Great Marsh Outfitters
Great Marsh Outfitters
Star5(23)

locationGloucester

6 Yrs experience Live Bait Good with New Anglers Fly Fishing
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Praised for finding big stripers and expert local knowledge of productive fishing spots

(23)
people1-3 Guests
clockIcon3-8 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$400

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In The Net Sportfishing Cape Cod
In The Net Sportfishing Cape Cod
Star5(22)

locationCape Cod

4 Yrs experience Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families I Tie My Own Flies Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Fly Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for putting guests on fish within minutes and unmatched Cape Cod knowledge

(22)
people2-6 Guests
clockIcon3-10 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$425

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Legit Fish Sportfishing
Legit Fish Sportfishing
Star5(21)

locationBoston

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for expert local knowledge and consistently putting guests on fish

(21)
people3-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

17 Trips

Available in 5 Months

Starts from$450

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Snap Shot Charters
Snap Shot Charters
Star5(21)

locationBoston

24 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Deep Sea Fishing
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Praised for expert local knowledge and consistent striped bass catches in Boston Harbor

(21)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon5-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$800

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Complete Guide to Massachusetts Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Massachusetts - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Massachusetts waters

Albacore Tuna

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

18" - 25"

Habitat:
Offshore

American Angler

Size

35 - 32 lbs

Length

24" - 28"

Habitat:
Ocean FloorMudClaySandy Bottoms

American Yellow Perch

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

1" - 10"

Habitat:
RiverLakeBackcountry

Atlantic Bonito

Size

10 - 12 lbs

Length

8" - 36"

Habitat:
NearshoreReef

Atlantic Cod

Size

4 - 103 lbs

Length

48" - 60"

Habitat:
OffshoreOcean Floor

Atlantic Halibut

Size

30 - 150 lbs

Length

52" - 185"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreContinental Shelf

Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Atlantic Wolffish

Size

10 - 40 lbs

Length

36" - 60"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreOcean Floor

Bigeye Thresher

Size

350 - 800 lbs

Length

132" - 192"

Habitat:
OnshoreOffshoreNearshore

Bigeye Tuna

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

41" - 98"

Habitat:
Offshore

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:
Brackish WatersOnshore

Black Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OffshoreOnshoreNearshoreWreckReef

Blue Shark

Size

60 - 121 lbs

Length

72" - 157"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefin Tuna

Size

200 - 600 lbs

Length

78" - 180"

Habitat:
Offshore

Bluefish

Size

3 - 15 lbs

Length

15" - 51"

Habitat:
NearshoreOnshore

Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:
Offshore

Brook Trout

Size

1 - 10 lbs

Length

10" - 34"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Brown Trout

Size

2 - 40 lbs

Length

13" - 39"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:
RiverLake

Cusk

Size

20 - 45 lbs

Length

36" - 47"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwater

Great White Shark

Size

1500 - 2500 lbs

Length

132" - 252"

Habitat:
OffshoreCoastal

Haddock

Size

2 - 10 lbs

Length

14" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreRocky Bottom

Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:
LakePondRivers

Lingcod

Size

25 - 85 lbs

Length

20" - 60"

Habitat:
Onshore

Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Mackerel Scad

Size

0 - 1 lbs

Length

8" - 18"

Habitat:
CoastlinesIslandsOffshore

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:
Offshore

Northern Pike

Size

2 - 34 lbs

Length

16" - 29"

Habitat:
Onshore

Pacific Cod

Size

11 - 50 lbs

Habitat:
Continent ShelfUpper SlopesDeepwater

Picked Dogfish

Size

80-200+ lbs

Length

30" - 37"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Pollock

Size

20 - 35 lbs

Length

24" - 42"

Habitat:
OffshoreNearshore

Porbeagle Shark

Size

300 - 550 lbs

Length

60" - 140"

Habitat:
OffshoreContinental ShelvesSlopesInshore

Rainbow Trout

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

16" - 34"

Habitat:
RiverLake

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:
OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

Sandbar Shark

Size

143 - 260 lbs

Length

20" - 71"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesOceanic Banks

Scup

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReef

Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Shad

Size

2 - 5 lbs

Length

6" - 25"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Shortfin Mako Shark

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

72" - 150"

Habitat:
Offshore

Skipjack Tuna

Size

18 - 76 lbs

Length

30" - 43"

Habitat:
OffshoreTemperate Waters

Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Smooth Hammerhead

Size

185 - 880 lbs

Length

96" - 197"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:
OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:
offshoreonshorenearshore

Spinner Shark

Size

60 - 120 lbs

Length

72" - 118"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreShallows

Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwater

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Tautog

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

1" - 36"

Habitat:
rocky outcropsbouldersjetties

Thresher Shark

Size

500 - 1120 lbs

Length

120" - 240"

Habitat:
NearshoreContinental ShelfInshoreOffshore

Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

White Marlin

Size

45 - 65 lbs

Length

50" - 118"

Habitat:
Offshore

Winter Flounder

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

9" - 25"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesEstuaries

Yellow Sea Chub

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

15" - 35"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreRocky BottomReef

Yellowedge Grouper

Size

8 - 40 lbs

Length

26" - 45"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwaterReefWreck

Yellowfin

Size

1 - 11 lbs

Length

8" - 34"

Habitat:
OnshoreReefNearshore Backcountry

Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:
Offshore

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Massachusetts

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Fishing in Massachusetts offers diverse opportunities from Cape Cod's productive flats and inshore waters to Boston Harbor and deep-sea grounds off Gloucester. Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, cod, haddock, tuna, mackerel, black sea bass, scup, flounder, and tautog across varied environments including saltwater flats, harbor fishing, offshore adventures, and river systems like the Merrimack and Housatonic. Guides consistently deliver family-friendly experiences with patient instruction for children and beginners while accommodating experienced anglers seeking trophy catches. The state's fishing culture emphasizes educational approaches, with captains teaching techniques from fly fishing and light tackle to vertical jigging and live bait methods, creating memorable adventures that keep families returning year after year.

Top Reviews

MassachusettsRating5 / 5

Based on 792 reviews by Guidesly users

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Rachel Danis

August 12, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Captain Anthony was awesome!! This is our 3rd year going out with him and have had an incredible time. We have always caught something and he is always helpful and educates where needed!
First Pic Sportfishing
First Pic Sportfishing
Star5(2)

locationScituate, MA

10 Yrs experience
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Anthony's consistent catches and helpful teaching approach

(2)
people6-8 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

5 Trips

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Victoria A

July 19, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Thank you, Captain Rick, for a great experience this morning! We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and are already looking forward to booking with you again soon.
Fishon Fishing Charters
Fishon Fishing Charters
Star5(15)

locationCape Cod

30 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Rick's 30 years expertise finding stripers while other boats struggle

(15)
people1-5 Guests
clockIcon4-6 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$500

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LaDonna

July 2, 2025

Trip taken July 2, 2025

Inshore, AM - 4 hrs Trip
Trip Time
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Guests
4 Guests
Our family of four greatly enjoyed the trip!  The boys caught several striped bass, the first of which was pulled in just minutes after putting the line in the water. This fish was large! Captain John and Chase were so encouraging and knowledgeable. 
Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters
Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters
Star5(31)

locationCape Cod, MA

52 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Fly Fishing
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Customers love Captain John's fish-finding expertise and consistent striped bass success

(31)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-8 Hours

11 Trips

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WF

Will Fierston

June 21, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
We used Spencer for our annual office fishing trip - 6 of us fishing on 3 boats. He kept us on fish all day and even put together a tournament for us. We had a ton of fun learning to use ned rigs, swim baits, and exploring the Housitonic. Highly recommend - we will be back!
Berkshire Bass
Berkshire Bass
Star5(1)

locationSheffield, MA

7 Yrs experience
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Praised for keeping groups on fish all day and teaching effective techniques

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people3-8 Guests
clockIcon4-6 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$400

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CF

Cassidy F

June 13, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
As someone new to fishing, I couldn’t have asked for a better first trip! My boyfriend and I booked a three-hour charter, and it was worth every minute. The boat was spotless, and the crew was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive. Captain Jarred and his first mate were patient and encouraging—perfect for someone still learning the ropes. The captain made scheduling easy and was super informative, which made planning stress-free. They celebrated every catch with us and even took plenty of photos to help us remember the day. The music was a nice touch, and we felt completely comfortable from start to finish. They went above and beyond to make it a fun, memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Annie Bee Sportfishing
Annie Bee Sportfishing
Star5(11)

locationBarnstable Harbor, Massachusetts, USA

34 Yrs experience
aireviewGuest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Jarred's local expertise and family-friendly approach to successful fishing

(7)
people5-6 Guests
clockIcon2-8 Hours

22 Trips

Available in 4 Months

Starts from$250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Massachusetts Fishing charter experience.

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