Lady J. Sportfishing 

4.9
(121 reviews)
 Millway, Barnstable, MA 02630, United States–

Lady J. Sportfishing 

Barnstable, MA, United States
–
38 ft
6
4.9
(121 reviews)

Massachusetts's coast is home to excellent fishing, which is especially true for Cape Cod Bay. Lady J. Sportfishing knows this is true and uses this bountiful location to its fullest, taking their customers out to enjoy an exciting fishing adventure!

Join them on board their 38' sportfishing vessel, manufactured by Harris Sportfish, way back in 1987. She's been recently restored (in 2016) so you've got the combination of all the modern amenities an angler can expect with a tried-and-tested boat. She can hold up to 6 anglers in comfort, all fishing at the same time. The engine behind her is a massive Detroit diesel, providing 550 HP of thrust.

Your guide and instructor on this journey will be Captain Philip Caliri. He'll be right there as you tackle a variety of exciting fish such as the huge Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blue, Mako, Thresher, and Porbeagle Sharks, as well as the famous Blackfin and Bluefin Tuna. The techniques you'll be utilizing are spinning, popping, jigging, and trolling, while using light tackle – the fight is much more rewarding that way.

All required equipment is provided by the captain. There is no minimum age for children with Lady J. Sportfishing, the charter provides vests in all sizes. There's a first mate on board who will assist you and clean and fillet your catch, though he works for tips so gratuity is appreciated. Fishing licenses are included, so all you should bring are polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, adequate clothing, and a good can-do attitude!

* Due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed. *

Massachusetts's coast is home to excellent fishing, which is especially true for Cape Cod Bay. Lady J. Sportfishing knows this is true and uses this bountiful location to its fullest, taking their customers out to enjoy an exciting fishing adventure!

Join them on board their 38' sportfishing vessel, manufactured by Harris Sportfish, way back in 1987. She's been recently restored (in 2016) so you've got the combination of all the modern amenities an angler can expect with a tried-and-tested boat. She can hold up to 6 anglers in comfort, all fishing at the same time. The engine behind her is a massive Detroit diesel, providing 550 HP of thrust.

Your guide and instructor on this journey will be Captain Philip Caliri. He'll be right there as you tackle a variety of exciting fish such as the huge Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blue, Mako, Thresher, and Porbeagle Sharks, as well as the famous Blackfin and Bluefin Tuna. The techniques you'll be utilizing are spinning, popping, jigging, and trolling, while using light tackle – the fight is much more rewarding that way.

All required equipment is provided by the captain. There is no minimum age for children with Lady J. Sportfishing, the charter provides vests in all sizes. There's a first mate on board who will assist you and clean and fillet your catch, though he works for tips so gratuity is appreciated. Fishing licenses are included, so all you should bring are polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, adequate clothing, and a good can-do attitude!

* Due to rising fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be imposed. *

Philip Caliri
Captain
Philip Caliri
48 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $780
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (12:30 PM, 2:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $780
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $830
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $830
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $880
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
US $880
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.9
121 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (121)

  • Jennifer Rice
    Jennifer Rice
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Awesome!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 2026 • 3 adults

    My boys had a great time with Captain Phillip and his 1st mate Sky! The captain was super accommodating and attentive to messages ( I had to change the trip). Highly recommend this trip of a lifetime!

  • Shana Zamarron
    Shana Zamarron
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Philip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children
  • John Baker
    John Baker
    us
    Vermont, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught lots of keepers!

    6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2024 • 6 adults

    Had a great family day on the water with Captain Phil and First Mate Chris. We caught fish right off and caught throughout the entirety of the charter, over and under sized and caught 5 nice keepers. Captain Phil and Chris were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable and their sole mission was to get us fish anyway anyhow. They don’t follow the crowd, Phil makes his own decisions and we think that’s why we caught so many fish. We will definitely be repeat customers! Thank you Captain Phil and Chris!

  • Mike Dennehy
    Mike Dennehy
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip on Lady J

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Phil and mate Skie were awesome. We had a tough start but Phil worked his magic and the last two hours we pulled in 8 stripers and were able to keep 3. I so appreciate how hard Phil works to make sure everyone has fun and hooks as much fish as possible. Highly recommend!

  • Lyle Bernard
    Lyle Bernard
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Friendly and well-equipped

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 16, 2024 • 5 adults

    Captain Phil and first mate Chris worked hard to put us on fish. We had a great day. Boat can accomodate a larger group. 6 in our party. It was also nice to have a rest room.

  • Paul Ellis
    Paul Ellis
    Repeat angler
    Member since 2018
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 10, 2024 • 5 adults

    Captain Phillip got us on the fish none stop action all afternoon. We were well looked after by Chris. 20 plus stripe bass between 30 and 38 inches couldn’t ask for any more.

  • Yuting Li
    Yuting Li
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    First time sport fishing! Wonderful Half Day Trip!!!

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 2022 • 6 adults

    We had a great time sport fishing with Captain Philip and Chris! Captain Philip knows where to find the fish! As a group of newbies, Chris is very patient with guiding us and setting up the rods. Captain Philip and Chris are so passionate with what they do! At the end we kept 2 striped bass (both around 30 inches) and 2 bluefish for dinner. Don’t hesitate if you have never tried sport fishing! It’s absolutely fun and exciting with Captain Philip and Chris!

  • David Kim
    David Kim
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2019
    •
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Striper trip from Barnstable on Lady J.

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 29, 2021 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Capt. Philip and mate Matt know the waters and where the monster stripers are. Within 30 minutes of leaving the harbor with great views of the beaches and lighthouse- fish ON! 10-year old son caught 30" (keeper), 12 year-old niece caught another 30" (keeper), daughter caught another keeper at 32", brother-in-law caught 46" monster- take picture and release. THEN, I got to experience a Striper of a lifetime- after what felt like hours, landed a 51" Monster. After careful handling by Matt, and the memento pictures, we released this gorgeous specimen so it can create more to return to the Cape. We then had another round where all 5 of us caught more beautiful Stripers- 1 more keeper and rest releases. The youngsters were done and so were the adults. We called it a day an hour and half early so 1st mate Matt could make it to happy hour early. Couldn't have asked for more!!! If you're anywhere on or near the Cape- this is the boat, Capt. and Mate you want. Thanks Capt. Philip and 1st Mate Matt for the memories for my son, daughter and niece and the workouts brother in law and I got- You guys were awesome! P.S. The sushi-chef like filets Matt carved out fed our group of 16 that night, with leftovers. Will be back next year.

  • Joe Small
    Joe Small
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip With Capt. Phil

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 23, 2020 • 6 adults

    This fishing trip turned out to be everything we wanted (needed) it to be during this pandemic. We brought our social bubble of six aboard. Capt Phil and First Mate Matt greeted us with distance and respect, and left it up to us to remove masks when we were comfortable (underway and motoring). Once lines were out and we're fishing, it wasn't long before the "fish on" yells started among our family members as we began to catch stripped bass. Gleeful cheers on 'breaking ace' upon first catch, and then more cheers landing 'keepahs'. A special request was made for catching a bluefish, and sure enough we made that happen too. The boat was big enough for two love birds to steal away to the bow for a quiet moment of reflection. This trip fulfilled our emotional and physical need to be together as a family, and on the water doing what we love best - fishing. Thank you Lady J. We shall return soon.

  • Lara Turrini
    Lara Turrini
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Five hour trip

    6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 13, 2022 • 2 adults

    Captain Phil warned seas were rough but once we got out there they had calmed enough for a really great fishing trip. Thank you Captain Phil and First Mate Chris! We had a great time and it was fun catching my first striped bass!

Rating

4.9
121 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (121)

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Jennifer Rice
Jennifer Rice
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Awesome!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 2026 • 3 adults

My boys had a great time with Captain Phillip and his 1st mate Sky! The captain was super accommodating and attentive to messages ( I had to change the trip). Highly recommend this trip of a lifetime!

Robert McCabe
Robert McCabe
us
Massachusetts, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 6 adults

Jordan Deaton
Jordan Deaton
us
Rhode Island, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A Great Experience
5 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2026 • 6 adults

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Philip Caliri
Response from Captain

Thank You For Your Recommendations 😁

Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll
us
Massachusetts, US
•
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
great trip w captan Phil!
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2026 • 6 adults

we had a great day on the high seas!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Philip Caliri
Response from Captain

Thank You Enjoyed having you aboard sincerely Phil

Joanne Woestman
Joanne Woestman
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
August fishing trip
6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 4, 2026 • 6 adults

FAQs about Lady J. Sportfishing

Lady J. Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $780 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $780 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $780 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) - 2:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $830 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $830 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $880 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $880 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Lady J. Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Lady J. Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Lady J. Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Lady J. Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lady J. Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Philip Caliri
Philip Caliri

Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2018

Captain Philip Caliri and Lady J. Sporfishing have been in the guiding business for four decades and show no signs of stopping. The Lady J. is one of the biggest fishing boats in Cape Cod Bay and is the pride and joy of Capt. Philip. He started his chartering career accidentally, as took some colleagues fishing in the Bay, when they recommended he start charging for guiding people. He loves seeing children passionate about fishing and will work hard to instill the love of the bite in young anglers. The other thing that he loves about being a charter captain is the fact that fishing has brought him many new friends – he is hoping to make new ones if you decide to drop by and go fishing with him!

Philip Caliri
Philip Caliri
Fully verified
121
reviews
2018
member since
~3h
response
Captain Philip Caliri and Lady J. Sporfishing have been in the guiding business for four decades and show no signs of stopping. The Lady J. is one of the biggest fishing boats in Cape Cod Bay and is the pride and joy of Capt. Philip. He started his chartering career accidentally, as took some colleagues fishing in the Bay, when they recommended he start charging for guiding people. He loves seeing children passionate about fishing and will work hard to instill the love of the bite in young anglers. The other thing that he loves about being a charter captain is the fact that fishing has brought him many new friends – he is hoping to make new ones if you decide to drop by and go fishing with him!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome!
    Jennifer R.
    Jennifer R.
  • Fishing with Philip
    Shana Z.
    Shana Z.
  • Awesome trip on Lady J
    Mike D.
    Mike D.
  • Friendly and well-equipped
    Lyle B.
    Lyle B.
  • Great fishing trip
    Paul E.
    Paul E.
  • Caught lots of keepers!
    John B.
    John B.
  • Fishing with Philip
    Al D.
    Al D.
  • Half day with Captain Phil and First Mate Chris
    Maureen A.
    Maureen A.
  • Better than We Hoped
    Ryan S.
    Ryan S.
  • Five hour trip
    Lara T.
    Lara T.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Harris Sportfish
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
1 x 550HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No minimum age, vests supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

What’s biting in Barnstable right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Shark (Porbeagle)Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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