Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich 

4.8/5 (23 reviews)
 Harwich Harbor, Harwich, MA 02646, United States

Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich 

Harwich, MA, United States
29 ft
6
4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Join 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 29’ Seavee. This center console accommodates up to 6 anglers but the capacity is limited to 4 on Tuna & Shark trips. She’s powered by twin 300 HP Mercury 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!

Join 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 29’ Seavee. This center console accommodates up to 6 anglers but the capacity is limited to 4 on Tuna & Shark trips. She’s powered by twin 300 HP Mercury 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!

Jim Ilkovich
Captain
Jim Ilkovich
13 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 15
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Haddock & Pollock
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jun 30
Pollock
Haddock
US $1,198
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Sharks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Oct 15
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Seabass & Fluke
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 30
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (MAX 4)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 25 - Oct 20
Tuna (Bluefin)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Bass & Tuna (MAX 4)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 25 - Oct 15
Tuna (Bluefin)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Pollock
+3
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
23 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Eric Polack
Eric Polack
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half day Striper Trip June 16
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on June 16, 20232 adults

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

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Alfred Benoit
Alfred Benoit
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Early morning stripers
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on June 10, 20236 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
David Desimone
David Desimone
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2019
6 trips
5.0
Verified
Stripers on the Cape with Capn Jim
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on July 7, 20234 adults

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.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Eli FERNANDEZ
Eli FERNANDEZ
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Morning session out of Harwich port.
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on June 14, 20222 adults

Morning session with Jim. Great fishing, expertly led. Jim has a trove of knowledge making the session excellent.

Daniel Millis
Daniel Millis
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day striper fishing
4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on October 15, 20212 adults

Captain Jim put us on fish instantly and kept them coming so much we gassed with 45 minutes left on the trip. Easily the best charter guide on the cape and was an absolute pleasure. 10/10 will return

FAQs about Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich

Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $1,198 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Haddock & Pollock (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Sharks (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Seabass & Fluke (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bass & Tuna (MAX 4) (10 hours)
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
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
Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Blue Bandit Charters – Harwich include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Pollock
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Jim Ilkovich
Jim Ilkovich
Jim Ilkovich

Harwich, Massachusetts, United States

ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2018

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.

ID & license verified
23 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2018

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

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock
Pollock
Pollock
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock
Pollock
Pollock

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Sea vee
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury 300 verado
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

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.

More details

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 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

 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)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
HaddockHaddock
PollockPollock
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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