Fishy Business Sportfishing

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
    US $400
    Please contact us about this trip on the Contact Captain button. We run shared trips for Tuna fishing also, so prices may change.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • 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
    US $700
    This trip doesn't take up your whole day and you can still have great fishing, targeting Striped Bass, Bluefish, and more.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • 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
    US $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.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    US $900
    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.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Haddock
    Haddock
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Nov 30
    US $1,200
    Fish all day long! This trip increases the chances of getting more/bigger fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Cod
    Cod
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Haddock
    Haddock
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • 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
    US $1,300
    All Tuna trips are booked as full day due to location and better chances of getting a big one.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
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FAQs about Fishy Business Sportfishing

Fishy Business Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 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 (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
  • 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)

Meet the Captain

Matt Maher
Bourne, Massachusetts, United States
20 Fishing Reports
31 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2015
Growing up, Captain Matt 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.

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 Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

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
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.

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
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

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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Fishy business with Capt Ben and the kids!
Fishy business with Capt Ben and the kids!
Half Day Trip
+16
Angler rating
27
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
85%
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Jay G.
Ware, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Cpt Matt

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Tuna on June 8, 2023
  Went and mett up with the captain of Fishy Business Sport fishing in Dennis and had a great time. If your looking for a...
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Stephen H. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip. Great captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 27, 2023
We had a perfect trip with our 3 boys and caught lots of fish.
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Meg S.
Marion, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishy business with Capt Ben and the kids!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2023
What a fun day on the water! Capt Ben was patient, kind and totally gets kids! He explained fishing equipment, sonar and strategy...
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CHRISTIAN R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome and Chill Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared on October 13, 2023
Captain was a great guy, super chill, and went above and beyond for me and my brother.
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Kathleena S.
Fox Lake, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared on June 22, 2023
Captain Matt knew the waters well. Best fishing trip we have been on.
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