Tight Lines Sports Fishing welcomes you for a day full of fishing in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Whether you’re up to fishing rivers, flats, inshore, or offshore, Captain John Robles will take you there and provide a productive and enjoyable trip. You’ll have fun chasing many excellent species and you’ll enjoy the area’s lovely nature. Just pick a day that suits you and join Tight Lines Fishing for a fishing adventure you won’t soon forget!

The boat you’ll use is a 30’ Mako center console. It can safely fit up to 4 anglers and is powered by twin 225 HP Mercury engines. The boat is equipped with comprehensive navigation electronics to make the ride smooth, outriggers, tuna tubes, and a livewell. There’s a shower you can use as well as a multimedia sound system and an ice box.

On your trip, you’ll be fishing for Striped Bass, Flounder, Atlantic Mackerel, Thresher Shark, and Yellowfin Tuna. The choice of techniques you can use is wide and includes but isn’t limited to light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, bow fishing, and Flounder gigging.

If you want to, you’re free to take home the fish you catch. The boat is kid-friendly, so don’t hesitate to bring the little ones on your trip.

The trip price covers all the fishing equipment, drinks, and licenses. Before you hop aboard, just make sure you’ve packed some snacks.

Tight Lines Fishing is waiting for you, book today and make memories fishing in Massachusetts!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Weeknight Special Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 20 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $350
    We are now offering a 3-hour striped bass trip for less than $100 per person. A 3-hour trip on and around the Merrimack River. The normal starting time is around 4:00 p.m. Lots of action, no experience is required. ONLY AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 20
    US $599
    This trip will see you fish the inshore waters of Massachusetts for species such as Striped Bass and Flounder. You and the crew will depart at 8:00 a.m. and spend 4 hours on the water. Bring nothing but snacks as the crew will take care of the rest.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Cape Ann Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    Depart from the Merrimack River to enjoy some light fishing and sightseeing. You’ll traverse through Essex River, Ipswich Bay, and around Cape Ann to view all the beautiful lighthouses, beaches, islands, and estuaries. You’ll then travel to Gloucester Harbor, America's oldest seaport, to see all the sites made famous by the movie "The Perfect Storm." Encounter the diverse aquatic and wildlife, relax, and enjoy the ride!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Enjoy fishing the rich inshore waters of Massachusetts for 6 hours. The crew will provide all the fishing rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, as well as drinks and licenses. Be ready to depart at 8:00 a.m. and bring some snacks if you like.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore Ground
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Embark on an offshore fishing adventure and have an exciting time chasing Atlantic Mackerel, Thresher Shark, and Bluefin Tuna. You'll have all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, licenses, and drinks. The trip departure time is 8:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore Troll
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    On this trip, you and the crew will be trolling for offshore species. You'll spend 8 hours on the water and the trip leaves at 8:00 a.m. All the fishing rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided, as are drinks and fishing licenses. Bring nothing but some snacks.

FAQs about Tight Lines Fishing

Tight Lines Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group - 3 Hour – Weeknight Special Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $599 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Cape Ann Adventure (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Ground (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore Troll (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tight Lines Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Tight Lines Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Tight Lines Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Tight Lines Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tight Lines Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cod
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

John Robles
Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States
1 Fishing Report
14 Customer reviews
Response time 11 hours
Member since May 2021
Captain John Robles is a veteran angler with 42 years of fishing experience. Join him and his friendly crew in Massachusetts and make great memories on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Cod Cod
Flounder Flounder
Haddock Haddock

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 2000, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 225HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Great trip!
Great trip!
6 hour inland with Captain John
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Angler rating
13
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jessi A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 19, 2023
Captain John and his son, Diego were great guides on the water. Very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to fishing and...
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Ross G.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day striper trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 13, 2023
Me, my dad, and my 11yo son had a blast fishing with captain John. He put us on fish and my son got to bag his first striper....
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Jim L.
Chelsea, VT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour inland with Captain John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 24, 2023
We had a great time fishing , better than expected weather.Captain John does a fantastic job he is very knowledgable and informative...
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ROBERT W.
Framingham, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 HOUR TRIP.JULY 19 2023

VERIFIED   3 Hour – Weeknight Special Inshore on July 19, 2023
WE HAD A GREAT TIME CAPTAIN JOHN IS A GREAT HOST AND WE HOPE TO BOOK AGAIN IN THE EARLY SUMMER.  BOB.
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a good number of fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 23, 2023
Caught a good number of fish landed a good keeper and broke one off
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