Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich
+9Join Captain Jim Ikovich and Blue Bandit Charters for a day of fishing you’ll never forget. Capt. Jim has been fishing around Cape Cod since he was a kid and all these years later, nothing gets his heart pumping like the bite of a big fish. He departs from Harwich Harbor but you can also start your trip in Sesuit Harbor if it’s closer to you.
The boat you’ll be fishing from is a well-maintained 27’ Cape Horn. This center console accommodates up to 6 anglers but the capacity is limited to 4 on Tuna & Shark trips. She’s powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines that can reach the maximum speed of 35 knots. With navigational electronics, outriggers, a private toilet, and a live bait tank, the boat has everything you need for a successful day on the water.
Capt. Jim offers a variety of trips that target Cape Cod’s top species. But since some of the species require different fishing techniques and angler’s full attention, each trip specializes for one or two species. You can target Striped Bass, Fluke, Haddock, Seabass, Shark, and Bluefin Tuna. At the beginning of the trip, you’ll warm up with catching live bait and then head out for the main prize!
You can keep the catch within regulations and the crew will clean it for you. It’s customary to tip your first mate for this service. Your fishing equipment is fully covered and there’s no need to purchase your license. Kids are welcome too, as long as they are at least 7 years old.
Blue Bandit Charters can adjust each trip to your priorities and skill level. Just let them know in advance and get ready for a memorable day out!
Captain
Jim Ilkovich
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+9Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
79%
Friendly captain
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
74%
Caught fish
94%
Gates Mills, OH
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Half day Striper Trip June 16
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on June 16, 2023
Best fishing charter I have ever experienced. Captain Jim created a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the techniques used to catch fish. He had us on fish most of the morning. Highly recommend using him. Disappointed that fishingbooker advertised the trip as 5 hours but it was only 4 hours
Best fishing charter I have ever experienced. Captain Jim created a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the techniques used to catch fish. He had us on fish most of the morning. Highly recommend using him. Disappointed that fishingbooker advertised the trip as 5 hours but it was only 4 hours
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 28, 2024
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
New York, New York
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Early morning stripers
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on June 10, 2023
Out early, quick trip to the area to fish. On the fish quickly. Everyone caught multiple fish. Kept a couple to take back for dinner. Excellent trip with great fun.
Out early, quick trip to the area to fish. On the fish quickly. Everyone caught multiple fish. Kept a couple to take back for dinner. Excellent trip with great fun.
United States
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Stripers on the Cape with Capn Jim
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on July 7, 2023
My son and I had a great trip fishing for stripers on Cape Cod with Captain Jim. Cannot wait to get back here to do it again next year.
My son and I had a great trip fishing for stripers on Cape Cod with Captain Jim. Cannot wait to get back here to do it again next year.
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Fishing with Jim
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on August 6, 2024
FAQs about Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich
What are the trip rates for Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich?
Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following trips to customers:
- US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (4 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
- US $975 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (10AM) (8 hours)
- US $1,198 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Haddock & Pollock (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Seabass & Fluke (8 hours)
- US $1,250 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Sharks (8 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
- US $1,550 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bass & Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich?
When you book a trip with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Private
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich?
Trips booked with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Caught by customers at the beginning of the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate (10-20% tips are appreciated)
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offer?
Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offer?
Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich?
Top targeted fish species with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich include:
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish
- Flounder
- Haddock
- Pollock
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Harwich, Massachusetts, United States
Captain Jim Ikovich has born and raised right here on Cape Cod and spent his childhood fishing the waters around Orleans, MA. Capt. Jim has been working on charter boats since he was 12 and has over a decade of experience as a captain. Fishing is his passion and nothing gets his heart pounding like that first strike of the day. He also loves getting the chance to meet new people and learn about different parts of the world from clients traveling to fish with him.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Private
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught by customers at the beginning of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
10-20% tips are appreciated
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 7, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Harwich right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish
Flounder
Haddock
Pollock
Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)