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Strike 2 Fishing Charters 

4.9
(17 reviews)
 82 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, United States–
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Strike 2 Fishing Charters 

Fairhaven, MA, United States
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30 ft
5
4.9
(17 reviews)
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Strike 2 Fishing Charters offers to take you on a fishing trip full of fun and fish. Come visit Fairhaven, Massachusetts and embark on your next sea journey together with Captain Bruce Calvin. He's a friendly and experienced angler who'll take you to the best spots and help you return with a good catch. Pick your day and enjoy fishing in Fairhaven.

The boat you'll be fishing from is a restored 30' Black Watch saltwater fishing boat big enough to sit up to 6 guests. It runs on twin 250 HP Cummins 6BTA 5.9 engines and has got full-featured navigation electronics to keep you on the course. The boat's got a flybridge and a portable toilet and is equipped with outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell. It's also got an ice-box and a refrigerator to store your fish and food. In case you need any help, there's a first mate you can turn to.

The inshore and offshore waters of Fairhaven offer you plenty of fish to catch. The species you can chase include Bigeye, Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, Flounder, Scup, as well as Mako, Thresher, and Blue Shark. Using light and heavy tackle, you can attract them by bottom and deeps fishing, trolling, spinning, and drift fishing. If you want to, you can keep the fish you catch, and you're also free to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Bruce covers you for all the fishing gear, frozen bait, lures, and fishing licenses. Also, he'll clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Bring only your snacks and drinks for the trip.

Come fish with Strike 2 Fishing Charters and have a great experience in Fairhaven!

Strike 2 Fishing Charters offers to take you on a fishing trip full of fun and fish. Come visit Fairhaven, Massachusetts and embark on your next sea journey together with Captain Bruce Calvin. He's a friendly and experienced angler who'll take you to the best spots and help you return with a good catch. Pick your day and enjoy fishing in Fairhaven.

The boat you'll be fishing from is a restored 30' Black Watch saltwater fishing boat big enough to sit up to 6 guests. It runs on twin 250 HP Cummins 6BTA 5.9 engines and has got full-featured navigation electronics to keep you on the course. The boat's got a flybridge and a portable toilet and is equipped with outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell. It's also got an ice-box and a refrigerator to store your fish and food. In case you need any help, there's a first mate you can turn to.

The inshore and offshore waters of Fairhaven offer you plenty of fish to catch. The species you can chase include Bigeye, Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, Flounder, Scup, as well as Mako, Thresher, and Blue Shark. Using light and heavy tackle, you can attract them by bottom and deeps fishing, trolling, spinning, and drift fishing. If you want to, you can keep the fish you catch, and you're also free to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Bruce covers you for all the fishing gear, frozen bait, lures, and fishing licenses. Also, he'll clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Bring only your snacks and drinks for the trip.

Come fish with Strike 2 Fishing Charters and have a great experience in Fairhaven!

Bruce Calvin
Captain
Bruce Calvin
8 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet

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1/2 day AM 6 to 11
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 24 (Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
1/2 day PM 11:30 to 4:30
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 24
Seabass (Black)
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Local Groundfish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Flounder
+2
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Oct 19
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 Hour Trip – Tuna Local
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 22 - Sep 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+1
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.9
17 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (17)

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DONALD BRABANTS
DONALD BRABANTS
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
4.0
Verified
Caught many Sea Bass but nothing else biting
8 Hour Trip – Local Groundfish on August 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Captain Bruce was very nice and gave a lot of attention to me 8 year old grandson

Julie Pitzer
Julie Pitzer
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Perfect family day for Father’s Day
5 Hour Trip – Family Day (AM) on June 18, 2023 • 2 adults • 3 children

We went out with captain Bruce and his daughter Crystal for a 5 hour morning family trip. I cannot recommend this experience enough. First I was a little concerned that 5 hours would be a long time for our 9,7 and almost 6 year old, I was wrong. Bruce and Crystal are easy to spend the day with for adults and helpful, fun and encouraging with kids. They were both informative and helpful guides and truly just have a love of the experience and sharing it with anyone in their boat. We had some choppy water in the beginning and despite Bruce’s per trip recommendations for sea sick prevention, I still had a moment of discomfort. This was quickly resolved when he pulled out a “relief band” that quickly had me back to 100% and enjoying every moment. From the pre trip recommendations, to the time on the water and cleaning fish after I give this crew 5 stars. This was our first experience taking a fishing charter and I feel so fortunate to have spent it on strike II

Reported catch:
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Flounder
Bruce Calvin
Response from Captain

Fishing with you all was so much fun. It was an awesome experience seeing how much fun the kids had! Glad we could help make your father's day great!

Nick Falkoff
Nick Falkoff
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Bruce was great
8 Hour Trip – Local Groundfish on July 7, 2024 • 3 adults • 3 children

Bruce and his assistant Alex were nice and very helpful We caught a lot of fish - would recommend this chart to others.

Joyce Callahan
Joyce Callahan
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip with Captain Mike
5 Hour Trip – Family Day (PM) on August 1, 2023 • 6 adults

His deckhand (Daughter Crystal) was excellent. She was especially kind to my 86 year old mother. We caught lots of fish & had fun.

Reported catch:
Scup (Porgy)
Brian McGovern
Brian McGovern
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water.
5 Hour Trip – Family Day (AM) on August 1, 2023 • 2 adults • 3 children

Great time for kids and adults alike. Bruce and Alex are knowledgeable friendly and helpful. You cannot go wrong with strike 2!

FAQs about Strike 2 Fishing Charters

Strike 2 Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 1/2 day AM 6 to 11 (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 1/2 day PM 11:30 to 4:30 (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Local Groundfish (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Tuna Local (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Strike 2 Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Marine flush toilet in private bathroom
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well When offshore
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Strike 2 Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Frozen bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (fish cleaning is free accept large Porgy/scup catches to many fish I cant do it)
  • First mate (works for tips)
  • Fishing license (we have tuna , shark and other fishing license )
Strike 2 Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (up to 50 miles out)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Strike 2 Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Strike 2 Fishing Charters include:
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Bruce Calvin
Bruce Calvin
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since June 2020
Captain Bruce welcomes you to Fairhaven! Embark on its inshore and offshore waters and have a great time chasing various fish from Fuke to sharks!
Bruce Calvin
Bruce Calvin
Fully verified
4
reports
17
reviews
2020
member since
~4h
response
Captain Bruce welcomes you to Fairhaven! Embark on its inshore and offshore waters and have a great time chasing various fish from Fuke to sharks!

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • A scenic view of a marina at dusk, showcasing multiple boats docked along the pier, with a calm water reflection and a cloudy sky.
    With warm weather coming we are preparing the Strike II for exciting 2025 season.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Black Sea Bass while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Great seabass fishing is going on now. Caught one cod in the mix.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying large Bluefin Tuna on a fishing charter in a scenic harbor.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    The bite is on we got three today two of them was a double hook-up
  • A family of four enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with kids wearing life jackets and smiles all around.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Julie P.
    Julie P.
    We went out with captain Bruce and his daughter Crystal for a 5 hour morning family trip. I cannot recommend this experience enough. First I was a little concerned that 5 hours would be a long time for our 9,7 and almost 6 year old, I was wrong. Bruce and Crystal are easy to spend the day with for adults and helpful, fun and encouraging with kids. They were both informative and helpful guides and truly just have a love of the experience and sharing it with anyone in their boat. We had some choppy water in the beginning and despite Bruce’s per trip recommendations for sea sick prevention, I still had a moment of discomfort. This was quickly resolved when he pulled out a “relief band” that quickly had me back to 100% and enjoying every moment. From the pre trip recommendations, to the time on the water and cleaning fish after I give this crew 5 stars. This was our first experience taking a fishing charter and I feel so fortunate to have spent it on strike II
  • A shark being handled on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blue Shark
    Michelle P.
    Michelle P.
    Thanks for the fantastic day! We all loved it!
  • Group of friends celebrating a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard their charter boat.
    Chris M.
    Chris M.
    Bruce and crew were great! Fishing was fun, we all had a great time. Make sure you take motion sickness medicine and be ready to reel in at a moment’s notice.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Black Drum while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Brent S.
    Brent S.
    Awesome full day adventure near shore! We caught 7 species of fish today. These guys rocked it! Black bass, stripers, scup, fluke, blues …. And a special lobster treat that you won’t find anywhere else. Call Bruce or matt to find out how to get the lobster 🦞 bonus
  • Angler holding a colorful triggerfish aboard a fishing boat offshore, with two fellow anglers visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Mark J.
    Mark J.
    Best fishing ever all 6 guys had the best time .
  • A group of anglers relaxing on a fishing boat, showcasing a cozy interior setting with a young participant and adults preparing for a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Seabass
    Clyde E.
    Clyde E.
    Capt. Bruce and first mate Eddie professionalism at it's best.
  • Solo angler displaying a large silver game fish aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Frank G.
    Frank G.
    Our day out on the water with Captain Bruce and crew was fantastic. He knows where the fish are and we had a wonderful day catching a lot of fish. Can’t wait to do it again.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Black Watch
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Marine flush toilet in private bathroom
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
When offshore
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Frozen bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
fish cleaning is free accept large Porgy/scup catches to many fish I cant do it
First mate
works for tips
Fishing license
we have tuna , shark and other fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Children are welcomed on the Strike II!! We enjoy taking young people
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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
 PayPal

What’s biting in Fairhaven right now

CodCod
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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