Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (81 reviews)
 138 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929, United States

Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (81 reviews)
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138 Main Street
Essex, MA, United States

Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters specializes in custom-designed fishing trips along the scenic coastline of Massachusetts. Captain Ted Marshall has been putting smiles on customers’ faces since 1995 and invites you and your family to join him in Essex on this exclusive adventure.

The captain’s boat is a 25’ Parker offshore sportfisher that accommodates up to 6 guests on inshore trips and 4 on offshore trips. She’s powered by a 385 HP Mercruiser Stroker engine and is equipped with top-quality navigational instruments, outriggers, , and multiple live bait tanks.

The vessel’s cabin has an outstanding sound system for your fun and relaxation. She also has a built-in restroom, shower, bed, and ample room to kick back. Enjoy the ride and take in the beautiful scenery of Cape Ann and Essex Bay!

Captain Ted runs trips from May through October. Depending on your wishes and the weather conditions, you’ll either fish from the shallow waters of Essex and Ipswich Bays, Essex River, or the deep Atlantic. Let the captain know what you want out of your trip and he’ll do his best to make it work.

On inshore trips, your main target species will be Striped Bass and Bluefish, while on nearshore and offshore trips you’ll get to battle Atlantic Mackerel, Pollock, Blue Shark, and even Bluefin Tuna! Capt. Ted also offers lobster excursions, beach parties, and island tours that can be combined with your fishing trip. Another exciting option is Flounder gigging, enjoyable for first-timers and expert anglers alike!

You’ll be provided with state-of-the-art rods and reels made by Penn and Shimano, as well as live bait and artificial lures. All permits and fishing licenses are covered by the captain’s boat as well, so you don’t have to worry about filling out any extra paperwork.

Everything is taken care of so that you have the most enjoyable time. Join Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters on this unique opportunity off the coast of Essex and prepare to be amazed!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (72)

Great Day Out on the River!
Great Day Out on the River!
Great Day Out on the River!
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Angler rating

77
2
1
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 81 reviews
Showing: 5 of 81 reviews
Marques M.
Marques M.
5.0/5

Sep 21, 2025

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing

Great Day Out!

VERIFIED
NEW

Thanks Captain Ted! Awesome day with kids. Captain was great with the kids and knew all the good spots. Several keepers and a boatload of fun.

Thanks Captain Ted! Awesome day with kids. Captain was great with the kids and knew all the good spots. Several keepers and a...  

Captain replied
 Marques M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
 Marques M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 21, 2025
It was great to meet you and your crew and have a great day in the water. Hope you enjoyed dinner and many meals upcoming from the wonderful fish we caught. hope we can do it again in the future best wishes.

Matthias G.
Matthias G.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

Half Day Trip – Ipswich Fishing

Great Day Out on the River!

VERIFIED

We had a great day fishing out on the river with Captain Ted. We had only done deep sea fishing before this, so it was a new experience fishing closer to land. We caught three striped bass, and we were able to keep two of them. Thanks Captain Ted!

We had a great day fishing out on the river with Captain Ted. We had only done deep sea fishing before this, so it was a new experience...  

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 Matthias G. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
 Matthias G. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Hope we can do it again someday.

Shaun S.
Shaun S.
5.0/5

Jul 31, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Cape Ann Adventure

Great Captain; quality boat.

VERIFIED

Captain Ted made a poor weather day fun and enjoyable for our party of five. We were on fish and would do it again even with rain! Great job - we’ll be back.

Captain Ted made a poor weather day fun and enjoyable for our party of five. We were on fish and would do it again even with...  

Captain replied
 Shaun S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
 Shaun S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thanks for the great review Shaun,I greatly appreciate it. Let’s do it again next year., Hopefully with better weather! Lol

Tom S.
Tom S.
5.0/5

Jun 8, 2024

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing

Great trip highly recommend

VERIFIED

We had a great time with Captain Ted and Charlie. We caught a bunch of mackerel and striped bass on our 5-hour trip. They were very helpful getting us all set up and fileted our catch for us. Ted and Charlie were also a wealth of local historical knowledge. At first we didn’t catch anything and I was thinking “oh well this is an awesome time anyway”. But I must admit once the fish started hitting, it was even better! We’ll definitely be back.

We had a great time with Captain Ted and Charlie. We caught a bunch of mackerel and striped bass on our 5-hour trip. They were...  

Captain replied
 Tom S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
 Tom S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Tom! We greatly appreciate it and would love to have you back again in the future! Best wishes!

Edward M.
Edward M.

Braintree, MA

5.0/5

Jul 18, 2023

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing

Great trip out

VERIFIED

Capt Ted is an excellent host. A group of 6 adults, we took the 1/2 day fishing/sightseeing trip. It was great. Weather cooperated, but the fish, unfortunately, did not. Ted was very accommodating and tried his best to get us some fish. He may not be a native, but he is a local. He knows a lot about the area and took us throughout the Essex river and out to Crane's Beach and the bay off to the side. It was a fun day on the water. And the price was right.

Capt Ted is an excellent host. A group of 6 adults, we took the 1/2 day fishing/sightseeing trip. It was great. Weather cooperated,...  

Captain replied
 Edward M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Edward M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 31, 2023
Hey Edward, thank you for the kind words and I hope we can do it again on a Fisher day! It’s a pleasure to have you onboard, and be your host!

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Lobster Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $250 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour Trip – Lobster Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $275 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Ipswich Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Ipswich Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Cape Ann Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Cape Ann Adventure
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Fishing & Sightseeing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day – Fishing & Sightseeing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 29 - Oct 31 (Sat, Sun)
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (72)

Great Day Out on the River!
Great Day Out on the River!
Great Day Out on the River!
+69

Angler rating

77
2
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

84%

Showing 1 - 5 of 81 reviews
Showing: 5 of 81 reviews
Marques M.
Marques M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day Out!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing on September 21, 2025

Thanks Captain Ted! Awesome day with kids. Captain was great with the kids and knew all the good spots. Several keepers and a boatload of fun.

Thanks Captain Ted! Awesome day with kids. Captain was great with the kids and knew all the good spots. Several keepers and a boatload of fun.  

 Marques M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 21, 2025
It was great to meet you and your crew and have a great day in the water. Hope you enjoyed dinner and many meals upcoming from the wonderful fish we caught. hope we can do it again in the future best wishes.

Matthias G.
Matthias G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day Out on the River!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Ipswich Fishing on June 14, 2025

We had a great day fishing out on the river with Captain Ted. We had only done deep sea fishing before this, so it was a new experience fishing closer to land. We caught three striped bass, and we were able to keep two of them. Thanks Captain Ted!

We had a great day fishing out on the river with Captain Ted. We had only done deep sea fishing before this, so it was a new experience fishing closer to land. We caught three striped bass, and we were able to keep two of them. Thanks Captain Ted!  

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 Matthias G. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Hope we can do it again someday.

Shaun S.
Shaun S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain; quality boat.

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Cape Ann Adventure on July 31, 2025

Captain Ted made a poor weather day fun and enjoyable for our party of five. We were on fish and would do it again even with rain! Great job - we’ll be back.

Captain Ted made a poor weather day fun and enjoyable for our party of five. We were on fish and would do it again even with rain! Great job - we’ll be back.  

 Shaun S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thanks for the great review Shaun,I greatly appreciate it. Let’s do it again next year., Hopefully with better weather! Lol

Tom S.
Tom S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip highly recommend

VERIFIED

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing on June 8, 2024

We had a great time with Captain Ted and Charlie. We caught a bunch of mackerel and striped bass on our 5-hour trip. They were very helpful getting us all set up and fileted our catch for us. Ted and Charlie were also a wealth of local historical knowledge. At first we didn’t catch anything and I was thinking “oh well this is an awesome time anyway”. But I must admit once the fish started hitting, it was even better! We’ll definitely be back.

We had a great time with Captain Ted and Charlie. We caught a bunch of mackerel and striped bass on our 5-hour trip. They were very helpful getting us all set up and fileted our catch for us. Ted and Charlie were also a wealth of local historical knowledge. At first we didn’t catch anything and I was thinking “oh well this is an awesome time anyway”. But I must admit once the fish started hitting, it was even better! We’ll definitely be back.  

 Tom S. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 15, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Tom! We greatly appreciate it and would love to have you back again in the future! Best wishes!

Edward M.
Edward M.

Braintree, MA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip out

VERIFIED

Half Day – Fishing & Sightseeing on July 18, 2023

Capt Ted is an excellent host. A group of 6 adults, we took the 1/2 day fishing/sightseeing trip. It was great. Weather cooperated, but the fish, unfortunately, did not. Ted was very accommodating and tried his best to get us some fish. He may not be a native, but he is a local. He knows a lot about the area and took us throughout the Essex river and out to Crane's Beach and the bay off to the side. It was a fun day on the water. And the price was right.

Capt Ted is an excellent host. A group of 6 adults, we took the 1/2 day fishing/sightseeing trip. It was great. Weather cooperated, but the fish, unfortunately, did not. Ted was very accommodating and tried his best to get us some fish. He may not be a native, but he is a local. He knows a lot about the area and took us throughout the Essex river and out to Crane's Beach and the bay off to the side. It was a fun day on the water. And the price was right.  

 Edward M. recommends Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 31, 2023
Hey Edward, thank you for the kind words and I hope we can do it again on a Fisher day! It’s a pleasure to have you onboard, and be your host!

FAQs about Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Parker 2510 Sport Cabin
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Mercruiser 383 Stroker
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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