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 in a trailer, which puts them at a better chance to catch 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 29’ Ocean Runner center console called the ‘Fishy Business,’ which is powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha engine. This fast boat 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    $400
    Please contact us about this trip on the Contact Captain button. We run shared trips for Tuna fishing also, so prices may change.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    $700
    This trip doesn't take up your whole day and you can still have great fishing, targeting Striped Bass, Bluefish, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    $700
    If you are not an early bird or just want to avoid traffic, this is your trip. You will be targeting Striped Bass and other species.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    $850
    6 hour trips are a great option if you want to do some serious fishing without spending the full day on the water. You'll have plenty of time to go after the likes of Striped Bass, Bluefish, and many other local species.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    $1,000
    Fish all day long! This trip increases the chances of getting more/bigger fish.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    $1,200
    All Tuna trips are booked as full day due to location and better chances of getting a big one.
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FAQs about Fishy Business Sportfishing

Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • $1,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip - Tuna (8 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishy Business Sportfishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Pollock
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

About the Captain

Matt Maher
Bourne, Massachusetts, United States
20 Fishing Reports
25 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since July 2015
Growing up, Captains Ben & Matt Maher spent their summers on the water. Sport- and commercial fishing has been part of their family for over half a century. Ben and Matt were first introduced to the art of fishing by their grandfather or father, who would take them out casting from the dock in front of their grandparent’s house. Both brothers spent the past decade focusing on commercial fishing, which gave them a great knowledge of the waters of the Cape and South Coast. From May to October, they can be found fishing and mastering their cast.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Ocean Runner (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
cushioned bucket
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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
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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
Half day trip with captain Jeff
6 hour trip w Capt Matt
6 hour trip w Capt Matt
+10
Angler Rating
22
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Catch intended fish
81%
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Lou P.
Hulmeville, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2023
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Greg B.
United States
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared on August 29, 2022
We had good action but would have been nice to catch a few more big fish.  Everyone caught some, my wife caught a big Stiped...
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Gerard C.
Boston, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with captain Jeff

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared on August 23, 2022
Captain Jeff was very helpful with our inexperience, we ended up with a couple keepers and my boys will be eating their catch...
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Oisin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 3, 2022
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Neil V.
Kensington, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 24, 2022
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