Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters
Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters
Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters is based in Dennis, MA, and offers fishing trips from May-October. It's a family-owned and operated business that started 50 years ago. Captain Don taught his sons, Dave and Don Jr. everything he knew about fishing and passed on the helm to them. They have 40 years of experience and gladly share it with their guests. They run trips with friendliness that makes their guests feel welcome, and with expertise that makes their father proud.
Everything starts when you board a 35' T Jason boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. This spacious vessel has an enclosed cabin and a flybridge, if features a private toilet, and it's wheelchair accessible. The boat is also powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine and offers a swift and reliable ride, wherever you go.
Explore Cape Cod Bay with the experienced crew and target Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Cod. You'll mainly use trolling, deep-sea fishing, and jigging to catch these. You get to keep them within regulations after the trip and the crew will clean it for you.
Your fishing equipment is fully covered, including lures and live bait.
Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters wants you to enjoy your fishing experience whether it be your first time or you have been out several times. Their priorities are catching tasty fish and making your day enjoyable.
Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters is based in Dennis, MA, and offers fishing trips from May-October. It's a family-owned and operated business that started 50 years ago. Captain Don taught his sons, Dave and Don Jr. everything he knew about fishing and passed on the helm to them. They have 40 years of experience and gladly share it with their guests. They run trips with friendliness that makes their guests feel welcome, and with expertise that makes their father proud.
Everything starts when you board a 35' T Jason boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. This spacious vessel has an enclosed cabin and a flybridge, if features a private toilet, and it's wheelchair accessible. The boat is also powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine and offers a swift and reliable ride, wherever you go.
Explore Cape Cod Bay with the experienced crew and target Bluefish, Striped Bass, and Cod. You'll mainly use trolling, deep-sea fishing, and jigging to catch these. You get to keep them within regulations after the trip and the crew will clean it for you.
Your fishing equipment is fully covered, including lures and live bait.
Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters wants you to enjoy your fishing experience whether it be your first time or you have been out several times. Their priorities are catching tasty fish and making your day enjoyable.
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Marc Delgrande5.0VerifiedGreat trip!
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on September 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childAwesome time with Don and his first mate Mike! The kids had a blast and everything was perfect! Don put us in the fish and we had fun!!
Brian Moynihan5.0VerifiedGreat trip, captain and mate.
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on August 19, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaught about 12 good size fish in our half day trip. They were also great with the kids!
Rob Langdon5.0VerifiedGreat time
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on August 25, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Don and his deck hand are amazing! We have done multiple charters in the NE area and around the cape and Don keeps it fun and gets you on fish! This was our second time out with him and we will be back for sure! Cannot thank these guys enough for the memories!
Matt Rovas5.0VerifiedFantastic Time
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on July 22, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe went out for a half day charter on the Prime Rate with Don and Gavin. Gavin was patient and kind with us and our kids. He was helpful and informative. Captain Don was knowledgeable and friendly and knew where to find the fish. We caught our limit on striped bass
Jody Hefner5.0VerifiedGreat trip, as usual
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on August 1, 2024 • 6 adults • 2 childrenHave been going out on Prime Rate for several years, always a great time for adults/kids alike, have always caught fish (though our most recent trip was through the roof) and recommend to anyone who wants to experience striper fishing on the cape- young or old, new or experienced
- Brian Cauley5.0Verified
Great Crew
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on August 10, 2025 • 5 adultsDid a noon to 4 trip and everyone in our group caught fish. Highly recommend.
Heidi Nihill5.0VerifiedGreat crew, Great day !
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on June 15, 2024 • 6 adultsIt was our first time chartering a fishing trip. We all had an amazing time. Caught 11 fish between the 4 of us. Can’t say enough about Donny and Gavin making us feel welcomed every minute of the trip!
Holly AllenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedYou won’t be disappointed
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on July 29, 2023 • 3 adultsWe had the best time, and cannot wait to go back again. Captain Don and mate Gavin- thank you for making it a great experience and being such gracious hosts. We couldn’t have asked for a better time!!!
Gonzalo Puigbo5.0VerifiedMonster Fish
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on July 23, 2022 • 6 adultsOur son was having a birthday fishing trip and he got more than he could handle! About 13 fish were caught during this trip, including a 40 inch striper. His quote: “this was the most amazing trip of my life” Thank you for making this birthday trip, memorable!!
William Moore5.0VerifiedExcellent!!
Half Day Trip. Am or Pm on August 10, 2023 • 6 adultsThanks again for a great morning on the water!
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Great day of fishing with my family with Captain Don and his mate Gavin. We had a grest trip, catching lots of fish (11-12) including 5 striped bass keepers! we cannot wait until our next trip with Prime Rate!
TU so much. so glad u had an awesome trip.
Awesome time with Don and his first mate Mike! The kids had a blast and everything was perfect! Don put us in the fish and we had fun!!
Thank you, Mark for fishing on the prime rate. Look forward to seeing you again at some point. So glad everybody had fun.
Captain Donny was great. Fishing started off slow then really picked up. We stayed out late and caught lots of stripers. Great day! I recommend highly!
Lovely folks, and a pleasure to spend time on the water with them. Highly recommended!
thank you for your response to your fishing trip Josh I’m so glad you had a great time. Come back and see us again. Thank you 
Caught about 12 good size fish in our half day trip. They were also great with the kids!
thank you, Brian for fishing on the prime rate and thank you for your nice reply 
FAQs about Prime Rate Sportfishing Charters
- US $750 per group - Half Day Trip. Am or Pm (4 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Offshore fishing (Cape cod bay)
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cod
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