Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters

Cape Cod Bay Massachusetts fishing never looked so good than with Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters! Join Captain John Ciccariello and his first mate on their angling adventures in Cape Cod Bay and find out just how exciting inshore fishing can be.

Your expedition will begin on a 31’ Downeast boat prepped and ready to accommodate up to 6 persons and take them to the best available locations for the trip. She’s outfitted with a 370 HP Cummins Diesel engine that makes her reliable and safe in different weather conditions. On the boat, you’ll find rods, reels, and tackle you need on the trip, so you don’t have to lug around your own gear. If you’d like to fly fish, you can do so, up to 2 flyrodders can fish at the same time, must bring your own gear.

The boat also has a private toilet, for your comfort, and is decked out with excellent navigational and fish finding equipment, which allows you to be on the fish at times within 30 minutes. If you hook colossal Striper, you’ll have a fighting chair to help you reel it in. You can retain all legal size fish within legal limits. After you come back to land, Capt. John and his first mate will gladly clean and fillet your catch.

You have plenty of trips to choose from, depending on how much time you want to spend on the water and chase after Striped Bass, the superstar of the local waters. This fish is known for giving a proper fight and testing both your line and skills, so good fun while battling them is guaranteed.

Every step of the way, you will have a trusty first mate by your side. He’s always at your disposal and will gladly help you with whatever you might need. Tricks and tips for catching the biggest fish, as well as advice and stories, are something you can always count on when on board.

The captain and his first mate love having kids on the boat, so bring them with you, they’ll have a great time too. Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters welcomes you aboard to explore the abundance of Cape Cod Bay.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    SPECIAL CHILDREN FLOUNDER TRIPS 4hr
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $550
    A GREAT TRIP FOR KIDS TO ENJOY A FISHING EXPERIENCE: These trips run in May and early June. Flounder fishing trips for families with children only. Four persons per trip including adults and children. Children 15 and under, must have one adult. We will provide bait, gear, and safety vests. All sanitizing and cleaning of equipment is on the boat. Toilet facilities are available. Customers keep all legal fish limits. These morning trips start at 7:00 a.m. Afternoon trips start at 12:00 pm.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Winter Flounder 4 Hour Trips
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 20
    US $650
    2022 -2023 were outstanding for early Flounder fishing. Anticipating 2024 to be good. We supply all the bait and tackle including Flounder rigs. Bring your own rods if you wish. All legal fish can be cleaned by the mate. MORNING Trips start at 7;00 a.m. AFTERNOON Trips start at 12:00 pm. We can accommodate up to 6 persons per trip in a group. Hours can be adjusted to suit your traveling schedule. Extended fishing hours can be accommodated as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Sep 10
    US $675
    Make your morning exciting by going on a trip with Capt. John, fishing for Striper Bass as well as other species such as bluefish. You will find all the fishing equipment on board, you just need to think about bringing your own snacks and drinks. (Beer and wine is allowed in moderation.) Maximum of six persons including children. Customer retains Legal size fish within legal limits. We clean fish. We try various techniques of fishing to put fish on the lines. We can accommodate Fly Fisherman your gear.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    Striper/Bluefish 4 Hour (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 10
    US $700
    Not a morning person, this trips fits in nicely for you. The trip starts at noontime, bring your food and drinks (Beer and Wine is allowed in moderation), relax and enjoy the waters of Cape Cod Bay. A maximum of 6 persons including children within the group. The customer retains all legal size fish within legal limits. We cleaned the fish. We supply all fishing gear and bait and fish various techniques as necessary to put fish on the line.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Sep 10
    US $800
    Come aboard 'Grey Dolphin' with the first rays of the sun to experience early morning fishing. Your target for the day is Striped Bass or perhaps Bluefish. Enjoy breakfast on board, the Sesuit Harbor Cafe at the Marina is usually open. Bring your drinks and food. (Beer and wine are allowed in moderation.) Customer retains all legal size fish within legal limits. We clean fish. All fishing equipment and bait is on board. We try fishing various techniques to get fish on the lines.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 10
    US $800
    Too much to do all morning, relax and enjoy afternoon time on the water seeking out a few stripers or bluefish. Bring lunch, snacks, and your beverage of choice, relax and enjoy being on the waters of Cape Cod Bay. (Beer and wine is allowed in moderation.). Maximum of 6 persons including children per trip. All fishing gear and bait is supplied. Customer retains all legal size fish within legal limits. We clean fish. We try fishing various techniques to get fish on the lines.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Sep 10
    US $900
    There's no better way to start off your day than on the water early morning. Capt. John will welcome you aboard and as the sun comes up enjoy the ride to the fishing grounds. Bring your breakfast and coffee or other enjoyable drink. (Beer and Wine in Moderation is allowed.) Maximum of 6 persons including children per trip. Customer retains all legal size fish within legal limits. We clean fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 10 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,500
    It's always a good time to spend your whole day on the water, having a relaxing and angling fishing day with your family and friends. Captain will look to fish a few different species if they are available. A maximum of 6 persons including children. Fishing gear and bait is supplied. Customer retains all legal size fish within legal limit. We clean fish. Bring your food and drinks. (Beer and Wine is allowed in moderation.)
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    SPECIAL RECREATIONAL TUNA
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 15 - Sep 8
    US $1,600
    This is an 8 hour trip which includes travel time to and from the fishing grounds. A maximum of three persons will be allowed on the trip. We will be focusing on Recreational Tuna only. Customers should bring their own food and drinks. (Beer and Wine is allowed in moderation) Tuna fishing season is regulated with Federal Fishing Permit. Dates may change. PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT THIS TRIP AS TUNA MIGRATION VARIES AS WELL AS FISHING DAYS. Thank You
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
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FAQs about Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters

Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SPECIAL CHILDREN FLOUNDER TRIPS 4hr (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 5 guests - Winter Flounder 4 Hour Trips (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Striper/Bluefish 4 Hour (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - SPECIAL RECREATIONAL TUNA (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Sink is also available.
  • Fighting Chair Two Movable Chairs are on the exterior deck.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (Boat has a Permit for Hire License )

Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (Early May and June Flounder Fishing trips.)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping (Surface lures when fish are surface feeding.)
  • Fly Fishing (Customers must bring their own gear.)
  • Drift Fishing (Technique used for winter flounder fishing)

Top targeted fish species with Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

John Ciccariello
Dennis, Massachusetts, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
234 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018
Captain John Ciccariello has been fishing the waters of Cape Cod Bay for the majority of his life and he knows the area like the back of his hand. He's also USCG licensed and has over 5 decades of angling experience under his belt. Along with his first mate Caleb Capt. John works hard to get you on the best catch and they want you to have an amazing time aboard 'Grey Dolphin.'

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Mackerel (Atlantic) Atlantic Mackerel

Boat specs

Eastern Boats Inc (Downeast) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 370HP Cummins Deisel engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 16 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Early May and June Flounder Fishing trips.
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Surface lures when fish are surface feeding.
Fly Fishing
Customers must bring their own gear.
Drift Fishing
Technique used for winter flounder fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Sink is also available.
Fighting Chair
Two Movable Chairs are on the exterior deck.
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License
Boat has a Permit for Hire License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Boat is equipped with Lifejackets for children.
No Smoking
Smoking allowed on exterior deck
No Alcohol
Beer and Wine allowed in moderation.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 234 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (349)
Great day fishing on the bar.
Half day - afternoon
Half day - afternoon
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Angler rating
215
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Matt F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on August 9, 2023
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Matthew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper/Bluefish (PM) on July 11, 2023
Matthew S. recommends Grey Dolphin Sportfishing Charters
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Virginia H.
Newton, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing trip with Captain John and First Mate Caleb!

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on July 29, 2023
Everything about the trip was great.  We arrived early and Captain was waiting in the parking lot to meet us, and we were...
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Scott A.
Boston, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip with Cpt John

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on June 17, 2023
I’ve booked several charters in the past, but my two friends have never been fishing before. It was a perfect trip. Cpt....
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John S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on August 7, 2023
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