Wine Down Charters is starting its first year hosting fishing and sightseeing charters. Captain Bill Silva has been fishing for years and now he’s determined to follow his passion and start guiding trips professionally. Based in Hingham, MA, he’s blessed with a year-round fishing season and can take you on an adventure any time.

Hop aboard a 28’ Shannon Brendan boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. There’s enough room for everyone to fish in comfort and catch their own trophy. The boat is powered by twin 250 HP Detroit engine that will take you to any fishing spot fast. You’ll also find a private toilet and basic kitchen appliances on board.

Choose the trip depending on the fish you want to catch. There are specialized tours for Haddock, Striped Bass, and Bluefish. You can also go after Flounder and Black Seabass as an addition. It’s good to know that most of these fish are very tasty, since you get to keep them after the trip. Capt Bill cleans your catch too, so you’ll leave the boat with clean and fresh fish fillets. In the end, you are welcome to leave a 20% tip for the crew!

All rods and reels are fully covered and included in the price. You only need to bring your snacks and drinks for the day. It’s always recommended to bring a hat and sunglasses, so you can spot the fish more easily.

Wine Down Charters looks forward to sharing their passion for the water and fishing with you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Afternoon 3-4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $675
    These trips will begin at 4pm Monday through Friday. You will target Bass, Blues, and Flounder. Enjoy the Boston skyline in the evening! In the end, you are welcome to leave a 20% tip for the crew!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $650
    Spend 4 hours in the inshore spots and target Striped Bass and Bluefish. You'll use live bait, troll, drift with the Captain's equipment. You only need to bring your drinks and snacks, everything else is included in the price. In the end, you are welcome to leave a 20% tip for the crew!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Bass Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $850
    This inshore trip for Bass and Blues will target live bait, drift, trolling, and live lining in and around Boston. You don't need to be an experienced angler to join. Just grab a rod and the captain will show you what you need to know. In the end, you are welcome to leave a 20% tip for the crew!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Haddock Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $850
    5-6 hours ground fishing for Haddock and other species, such as Flounder and Black Seabass. Captain covers your license, fishing equipment, and cleans your catch! So you only need to bring snacks, drinks, and sunglasses for the day. In the end, you are welcome to leave a 20% tip for the crew!

FAQs about Wine Down Charters

Wine Down Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Afternoon 3-4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Bass Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Haddock Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Wine Down Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Wine Down Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Wine Down Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Wine Down Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wine Down Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Seabass (Black)

Meet the Captain

Bill Silva
Hingham, Massachusetts, United States
12 Customer reviews
Response time 16 hours
Member since June 2020
Captain Bill has been fishing in this area for years and has lots of experience and knowledge to share. He welcomes both novice and experienced anglers, as there's always something new to learn for everyone.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Haddock Haddock

Boat specs

Shannon Brendan (Downeast) originally built in 1988, and restored in 2005. Powered by 2 250HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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James S.
New Bedford, MA
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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   6 Hour Haddock Trip on July 27, 2022
We booked a six hour trip. Bill’s expertise showed. From safety to cleanliness to knowledge and skill. My grandchildren had...
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Jeff G.
Blawnox, PA
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Half day trip for stripers with Captain Bill and Conner

VERIFIED   4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip on July 28, 2022
My son (17) and I had a fantastic morning fishing for stripers with Captain Bill and Conner.  We caught several big stripers. ...
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Melinda S. H.
Pembroke, Massachusetts
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip on August 10, 2022
Thai was our first time booking a charter and we had a great time.  Wine Down Charters showed us a good time. We caught strippers...
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Arthur H.
Chicago, IL
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip on August 24, 2020
This was a fantastic trip for all of us, father, son and four grandsons. The Captain was knowledgeable, personable and accommodating....
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Sharon H.
Quincy, MA
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Best trip ever’

VERIFIED   4 Hour Bass and Blues Trip on July 23, 2021
Perfect Day with friendly, knowledgeable Captain Bill and First Mate Matt..Especially good at guiding our ten year old who...
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