With Morning Tauk Charters, the “Mecca of fishing” in New England can be all yours. Capt. Mike and his deckhands can make your fishing dreams come true while fully catering to your specific needs. Whether you want to catch your limits or break a personal record, you have found the right place.

Whichever fishing experience you’re hoping to get, rest assured that Capt. Mike will work hard to make it happen. His crew can customize a trip for you, all you have to do is just name it – a fine cigar, your favorite drinks, and playlist, or catering from a local restaurant. The right food, music, and beverages can make all the difference!

Morning Tauk Charters will welcome you aboard our brand new 2024 F/V MORING TAUK. She is a 38’ downeast boat with a 14’ Beam…The boat is aboslutely loaded with all the newest and best Electronics and Safety Equipent on the market today.  The new boat also has two Tv’s , a gyro system (so no waves :) ) , Auto Pilot, and many more must see luxuries to make your trip a memorable one.

If you want to introduce your kids to the art of fishing, Lobstering, tying, and navigation, there is a trip for you. Capt. Mike and his crew are will teach the younger anglers to love and respect the ocean.

Or just head out for a healthy dose of anything from inshore Flounder, Striped Bass, and Bluefish to offshore Bluefin Tuna. Bottom fish for Cod, Haddock, Hake, Cusk, Pollock, and other species that are in season and biting. The opportunities abound!

Everything will be provided – from breakfast / snacks and drinks to quality custom tackle and of course catch cleaning service.  We will bag all your filets and have them ready for your cooler to go home.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Kids Charters
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 1
    US $400
    I will take up to 6 kids for a price lower than a full-day babysitter per kid. We teach them not only fishing but also tying/navigation/Lobstering, and most importantly, to love and respect the Ocean.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Inshore Flounder
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jul 1
    US $800
    This full-day trip is exactly what the doctor ordered for those Flounder fans. It's great for kids and anglers who want to stay inshore and don't want to go too far out. The 'doormats' bite best in and around the harbor from mid-May until late June but you could also go out until December.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip–Inshore Bass/Bluefish
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:35 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Sep 1
    US $850
    This is an inshore trip, that will take fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish in the inshore waters. The best time to book a trip is anytime from early spring through the summer months and into fall.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Bottom Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 1
    US $1,400
    This exciting package is all about making great catches while watching the whales passing by! You will be bottom fishing for Cod, Haddock, Hake, Cusk, Pollock, Redfish, and who knows what else?
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Haddock
    Haddock
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Bluefin Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Nov 1
    US $1,500
    Enjoy the "Meca of Fishing" of New England. This is a must-do for every true fisherman or person who has the dream of landing a 1000lb Tuna! Summer months and fall are simply outstanding. #BUCKETLIST

FAQs about Morning Tauk Charters

Morning Tauk Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Full Day Trip - Kids Charters (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore Flounder (8 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full Day Trip–Inshore Bass/Bluefish (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip - Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip - Bluefin Tuna (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Morning Tauk Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Morning Tauk Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Can be prepared in advance or caught during trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Pretzels, chips)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks)
  • First Mate

Morning Tauk Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 30 miles)

Morning Tauk Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Morning Tauk Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Lobster
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Mike Steadman
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
86 Fishing Reports
16 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since April 2018
Morning Talk Charters is operated by Captain Mike, a fourth generation fisherman. Having mastered the waters of Long Island, New York, Mike moved to Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mikes loves nothing more than taking his clients and friends out and helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. There is one main reason he goes fishing – his love for the ocean.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Flowers Boat Works (Down East) (Downeast) originally built in 2024. Powered by a 750HP Scania engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 30 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Can be prepared in advance or caught during trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Pretzels, chips
Drinks
Water, soft drinks
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Gloucester to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Fishing with Mike
Best Flounder Fishing Experience
Best Flounder Fishing Experience
+9
Angler rating
12
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Dale M.
Fort Worth, TX
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day with Captain Mike and Crew

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Bottom Fishing on May 18, 2023
Spent 8 hours fishing haddock and reds with captain Mike and Jeff. Provided breakfast, lunch and drinks for the entire trip....
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Steve B.
United States
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5.0 / 5
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Bottom Feeder Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Bottom Fishing on July 19, 2023
Captain Mike and First Mate Jeff were both amazing. They explained what we had to do, helped, cheered us on as we were reeling...
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Mike D.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Flounder Fishing Experience

Full Day Trip - Inshore Flounder on May 17, 2019
On not the best of days regarding the weather Morning Tauk Charters did not disappoint. Captain Mike knew all the hot spots...
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Peabody, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Charter with Captain Mike

Full Day Trip - Bluefin Tuna on July 10, 2017
I’ve fished many full days on Line Changes with Captain Mike.  His knowledge of local waters is outstanding as is his seamanship. ...
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Erik T.
New Britain, Connecticut
Excellent
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Fishing with Mike

Full Day Trip - Inshore Flounder on May 17, 2019
Amazing day, friendly welcoming capt and crew,Maxed out fishing and still enjoyed the rest of day out at sea, highly recommend...
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