West End Johnny Charters 

5.0/5 (19 reviews)
 16 Gray Street, Wareham, MA 02532, United States

West End Johnny Charters 

Wareham, MA, United States
18 ft
3
5.0/5 (19 reviews)

After four successful seasons on the ocean, we switched to a predominantly freshwater charter/guide service in 2023.  We still do offer 'Learn to Clam' trips; as well as, 'Blue Crabbing Trips' which were our most popular trips of 2025!

Our trip offerings are based on years of fishing on and around Cape Cod – We know what fish species bite when and where. Whether you want to target trophy bass and pickerel, limit out on trout, or fill up a cooler with some perch, we are the charter for you. 

Come see what we are all about, you will not be disappointed!

After four successful seasons on the ocean, we switched to a predominantly freshwater charter/guide service in 2023.  We still do offer 'Learn to Clam' trips; as well as, 'Blue Crabbing Trips' which were our most popular trips of 2025!

Our trip offerings are based on years of fishing on and around Cape Cod – We know what fish species bite when and where. Whether you want to target trophy bass and pickerel, limit out on trout, or fill up a cooler with some perch, we are the charter for you. 

Come see what we are all about, you will not be disappointed!

John Sousa
Captain
John Sousa
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Learn to Clam
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 14 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $110
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 23 - Oct 1
Bass (Largemouth)
US $150
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 23 - Oct 1
US $150
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour–Experienced Shore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 15 - Nov 1
US $175
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour–Experienced Shore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 17 - Nov 1
US $175
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Blue Crab Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 29 - Sep 1
US $175
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Freshwater Jon Boat (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 27
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 27
Bass (Largemouth)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Perch (Yellow)
Brown Trout
+2
US $300
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
19 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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James Pinzino
James Pinzino
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water
4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM) on August 1, 20242 adults1 child

excellent experience... Johnny was great with his communication prior to the trip regarding the weather and giving us options to get the trip in... once on the boat, he was a genuine person who balanced the line between coaching us up and encouragement... we caught endless fish on the day, including our 10-year old catching a 4+lb bass... will be back again

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Yellow Perch
John Sousa
Response from Captain

great afternoon on the water! appreciate your flexibility surrounding the potential rain! We dodged it and it was well worth it!!!!!

Douglas Mcgee Mcgee
Douglas Mcgee Mcgee
us
Wareham, MA, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
A memorable fishing trip
4 Hour Freshwater Jon Boat (AM) on May 3, 20252 adults

A fishing trip to remember! Great weather-great catches-great captain!! Thanks for the memories!

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Largemouth Bass
John Sousa
Response from Captain

Thanks Doug! Appreciate you letting me wet a line as well, a lot of fun!

Amanda Estrella
Amanda Estrella
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great experience
4 Hour Freshwater Jon Boat (AM) on August 4, 20241 adult1 child

I booked this trip as a birthday present for my husband. He took my 8 year old son and they caught tons of fish, learned a lot and had a blast!!

John Sousa
Response from Captain

Pleasure was all mine, great crew!

Rebecca Darby
Rebecca Darby
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great first fishing experience with kids
3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (PM) on August 16, 20241 adult2 children

John was very patient with three novices (two kids and a grown-up). We had a great time and caught a whole bunch of fish.

Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Largemouth Bass
John Sousa
Response from Captain

Thank you!

John Daddieco
John Daddieco
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing in Buzzards bay
3 Hour Trip – Scup (PM) on August 16, 20222 adults

We booked a 3 hour trip for scup fishing with John. He watched conditions and weather to get us the best fishing experience. He knew the spots to haul in scup and offered us some variety while moving around the bay. We came home with Black Sea bass, fluke and a lot of scup. Plenty of room on the boat for anglers. This is a great trip for kids or family that want a nice short charter to hook and bring home fish.

John Sousa
Response from Captain

Very fun day, appreciate you guys being flexible with the time change as it put you on a bunch more fish. - Tight lines and sunshine - Johnny

FAQs about West End Johnny Charters

West End Johnny Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $110 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Learn to Clam (2 hours)
  • US $150 per group - 3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $150 per group - 3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $175 per group - 3 Hour Blue Crab Trip (3 hours)
  • US $175 per group - 3 Hour–Experienced Shore (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $175 per group - 3 Hour–Experienced Shore (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group - 4 Hour Freshwater Jon Boat (AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with West End Johnny Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with West End Johnny Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (worms included, shinners and/or chubs extra)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Trout and Perch Only)
  • Drinks (just water)
West End Johnny Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing (Clamming and Blue Crabbing Only)
West End Johnny Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (gear not provided for fly fishing)
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with West End Johnny Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Perch (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

John Sousa
John Sousa
John Sousa

Wareham, Massachusetts, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since September 2021

Grew up Fishing Buzzards Bay, Narragansett Bay, and countless lakes/ponds with my dad. Teacher by day, NCAA basketball official in the winter, and come spring an outdoors and fishing Junkie. I have a super supportive wife, a dog named rebel, and two little girls named June and Morgan January (MJ). They all usually come down post trip to give me a hand and add a few laughs. We recently switched from an mostly saltwater charter to a mostly freshwater charter for the 2023 season. We will get back to salt; however, for the near future we are sticking to fresh.

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
19 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since September 2021

Grew up Fishing Buzzards Bay, Narragansett Bay, and countless lakes/ponds with my dad. Teacher by day, NCAA basketball official in the winter, and come spring an outdoors and fishing Junkie. I have a super supportive wife, a dog named rebel, and two little girls named June and Morgan January (MJ). They all usually come down post trip to give me a hand and add a few laughs. We recently switched from an mostly saltwater charter to a mostly freshwater charter for the 2023 season. We will get back to salt; however, for the near future we are sticking to fresh.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
White Perch
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
White Perch
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Yellow Perch

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Lund
Boat type
Jon boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Clamming and Blue Crabbing Only

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
gear not provided for fly fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
worms included, shinners and/or chubs extra
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Trout and Perch Only
Drinks
just water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Wareham to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Perch, Trout, Blue Carb and Clam Trips only
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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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