Fishy Business Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (42 reviews)
 Scenic Highway, Bourne, MA 02532, United States

Fishy Business Sportfishing 

Bourne, MA, United States
28 ft
5
4.8/5 (42 reviews)

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Fishing Business Sportfishing will guide you throughout Cape Cod and the South Coast of Massachusetts and put you on top of the hottest bite. This family-friendly company is run and operated by two brothers, Captains Matt and Ben Maher, who were both born with a rod and reel in their hands.

They keep the boat on a trailer, which gives them a better chance of catching fish. Your potential target will consist of anything from Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Scup to Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, Pollock, Haddock, Cod, and Tautog – some of the finest and most exciting species around.

Captain Matt and Ben run a 25-foot Contender Classic called the ‘Fishy Business,’ which is powered by a brand new **hidden content** hp Mercury outboard. This fast boat, which cruises at 30 knots, can get you to the fishing grounds quickly and safely. She is also a seaworthy vessel with all the necessary electronics, gear, and equipment needed for a successful day on the water.

On your day out, you will be using the industry’s best tackle, which will give you the opportunity to make an outstanding catch possible. Light tackle fishing is the preferred method to get you the best fight out of a fish as possible. Your own “lucky rod” is also welcome on board, but not required.

Fishing Business Sportfishing will guide you throughout Cape Cod and the South Coast of Massachusetts and put you on top of the hottest bite. This family-friendly company is run and operated by two brothers, Captains Matt and Ben Maher, who were both born with a rod and reel in their hands.

They keep the boat on a trailer, which gives them a better chance of catching fish. Your potential target will consist of anything from Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Scup to Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, Pollock, Haddock, Cod, and Tautog – some of the finest and most exciting species around.

Captain Matt and Ben run a 25-foot Contender Classic called the ‘Fishy Business,’ which is powered by a brand new **hidden content** hp Mercury outboard. This fast boat, which cruises at 30 knots, can get you to the fishing grounds quickly and safely. She is also a seaworthy vessel with all the necessary electronics, gear, and equipment needed for a successful day on the water.

On your day out, you will be using the industry’s best tackle, which will give you the opportunity to make an outstanding catch possible. Light tackle fishing is the preferred method to get you the best fight out of a fish as possible. Your own “lucky rod” is also welcome on board, but not required.

Matt Maher
Captain
Matt Maher
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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July 2026
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 Hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Tuna Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
+8
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.8
42 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (34)

What anglers say

93%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (42)

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Julie Binder
Julie Binder
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great first experience fishing!
4 Hour - 10:00 AM on June 27, 20265 adults

Matt Maher
Response from Captain

Thank You Julie! Always great to take out state people for a day on the ocean with family!! Hope you enjoyed your dinner!! Hope to see yoy again!

Brittany Greenwood
Brittany Greenwood
Repeat angler
us
Waltham, MA, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best Trip Ever!
Spring 3hr special on April 8, 20262 adults

Awesome sunset trip with Fishy Business! Caught so many fish!

Matt Maher
Response from Captain

Thank you Brittany! it was a beatiful ride out there

Cassie Chapin
Cassie Chapin
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
UNREAL
4 Hour - 10:00 AM on July 12, 20255 adults

Once in a lifetime experience with our family! Dave was a great captain, took us straight to the fish, and fish were on in only a few minutes of being out there! Stripped bass and blue fish galore. We will definitely be back!

John O'connor
John O'connor
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome morning. Book this trip
Shared (4hr) on August 8, 20242 adults

Caught so many fish between 30-42 inches. Lost track. We were on fish for the while 4 hour trip. Started with catching live poges and switched to top water and then trolling. Our captain was putting us on top of the fish all we had to do was bring them in the boat. Can't wait till next time.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Scup (Porgy)
Matt Maher
Response from Captain

Thank You John! Glad you guys had a great day. Hope to see you again!

Kimber Smith
Kimber Smith
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Caught our Fill
Half Day Trip – Shared on May 21, 20242 adults

Had a great time with Matt and Peter with Fishy Business Charters. Caught striped Bass, black Seabass and Scup. First big fish in made my heart beat race for 15-20 minutes. Exciting. Their boat is on a trailer so our meeting spot accommodated us by being 20 minutes away. Worth the trip.

Matt Maher
Response from Captain

Thank you very much!! Glad you guys had a great trip with us. Hope to see you again soon!

FAQs about Fishy Business Sportfishing

Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour - 10:00 AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Tuna Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishy Business Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet cushioned bucket
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Sonar
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fishy Business Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait fishing is something that is included with the overall price of the trip if used. Our captains use a variety of live baits, lures, and plugs to ensure our clients have the best opportunities to catch fish on their trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting fish is included in the overall price for the trip however keep in mind that this can be time consuming and consider a tip for doing so. The filleting will occur on the boat at the end of the trip. )
  • First mate (Fishy Business Sportfishing normally doesn't run with a first mate but our captains work hard for their tips and ensuring our clients have a great experience on the water. A 20% tip is generally the normal tip amount on board any charter vessel.)
  • Fishing license (Guests are covered by our charter fishing license so no fishing license is required for our clients. )
Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Our offshore trips can vary on species and location. We run a mobile fishing (trailered boat) charter business so we are always staying on the hot bite. Offshore trips can vary from 5-40 miles offshore but is always talked about with clients beforehand.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishy Business Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Matt Maher
Matt Maher
Matt Maher

Bourne, Massachusetts, United States

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since July 2015

Growing up, Captain Matt and Captain Ben spent his summers on the water. Sport- and commercial fishing has been part of his family for over half a century. Matt was first introduced to the art of fishing by his grandfather and father, who would take him and his brother out fishing every chance they could wether it was casting from the dock in front of their grandparent's house or on a boat. Both brothers spent the past 15 years commercial and charter fishing, which has given them great knowledge of the waters of the Cape and South Coast. From April to October, they can be found fishing all over the Massachusetts coastline.

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
42 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since July 2015

Growing up, Captain Matt and Captain Ben spent his summers on the water. Sport- and commercial fishing has been part of his family for over half a century. Matt was first introduced to the art of fishing by his grandfather and father, who would take him and his brother out fishing every chance they could wether it was casting from the dock in front of their grandparent's house or on a boat. Both brothers spent the past 15 years commercial and charter fishing, which has given them great knowledge of the waters of the Cape and South Coast. From April to October, they can be found fishing all over the Massachusetts coastline.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Cod
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1994
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our offshore trips can vary on species and location. We run a mobile fishing (trailered boat) charter business so we are always staying on the hot bite. Offshore trips can vary from 5-40 miles offshore but is always talked about with clients beforehand.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
cushioned bucket
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Sonar
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait fishing is something that is included with the overall price of the trip if used. Our captains use a variety of live baits, lures, and plugs to ensure our clients have the best opportunities to catch fish on their trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting fish is included in the overall price for the trip however keep in mind that this can be time consuming and consider a tip for doing so. The filleting will occur on the boat at the end of the trip.
First mate
Fishy Business Sportfishing normally doesn't run with a first mate but our captains work hard for their tips and ensuring our clients have a great experience on the water. A 20% tip is generally the normal tip amount on board any charter vessel.
Fishing license
Guests are covered by our charter fishing license so no fishing license is required for our clients.

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 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
Kids are not only welcomed but encouraged on Fishy Business. Our vessel has kids life jackets available but if your child is under 3 we recommend bringing your own to be ensure it properly fits. We love to teach kids all aspects of fishing and boating.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Bourne right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
CodCod
FlounderFlounder
HaddockHaddock
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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