West End Johnny Charters
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West End Johnny Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
16 Gray Street
Wareham, MA, United States

After four successful seasons, we have switched from a predominantly saltwater charter to a mainly freshwater charter/guide service.

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.  We are offering "learn to clam" trips which are new for the 2023 season!

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

  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour–Experienced Shore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 25
    $200
    Target Largemouth Bass and Chain Pickerel from shore in some of Johnny's Secret Spots. Two-person maximum.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour–Experienced Shore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 25
    $200
    Target Largemouth Bass and Chain Pickerel from shore in some of Johnny's Secret Spots. Two-person maximum.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Learn to Clam
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $150
    Come fill up a "peck" (small wire basket) with Captain Johnny on his secret little island. The captain will provide all of the equipment and the ride via boat. However, a license will have to be purchased through the town for 15$. Patrons should be aware they will be getting in the water about up to their waist to dig for clams. These trips are tide dependent so please message us for a start time before booking.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    $150
    Target Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Chain Pickerel from shore in some of Johnny's Secret Spots.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    $150
    Target Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Chain Pickerel from shore in some of Johnny's Secret Spots.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    $325
    If casting is your pleasure, two people is ideal and three people can work. However, if you want to bait fish or troll, four people is comfortable. Our 18' Lund Predator is the ultimate fishing boat; there are few boats on the market that provide the room and stability that this boat provides. Fish species by month. May - mid-September – Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Mid-September - early November – Trout and Yellow Perch.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
    Brook Trout
    Brook Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Freshwater Jon Boat (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 28 - Nov 21
    $325
    If casting is your pleasure, two people is ideal and three people can work. However, if you want to bait fish or troll, four people is comfortable. Our 18' Lund Predator is the ultimate fishing boat; there are few boats on the market that provide the room and stability that this boat provides. Fish species by month: May-mid September – Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Mid-September-early November – Trout and Yellow Perch. November – Yellow Perch.

FAQs about West End Johnny Charters

West End Johnny Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $100 per person - 3 Hour–Experienced Shore (AM) (3 hours)
  • $100 per person - 3 Hour–Experienced Shore (PM) (3 hours)
  • $150 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Learn to Clam (2 hours)
  • $150 per group - 3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • $150 per group - 3 Hour – Family Shore Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • $325 per group - 4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM) (4 hours)
  • $325 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 type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
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)

About the Captain

John Sousa
Wareham, Massachusetts, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time 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, a cute little girl named June, and another one on the way in January. 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Brook Trout Brook Trout
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Perch (White) White Perch

Boat specs

Lund (Jon boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 50HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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 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, and Clam Trips only
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

Recent Fishing Reports

Bite is on
Bite is on
May 25, 2023
April and early may is over and we have shifted away from trout and shore casting; and shifted to fishing from the 17"6 Jon Boat called "The June Bug". Early on the bite has been hot with double digit bass numbers, monster pickerel, and some great side perch that make great table fair while the water is still cool. It is a matter of time before a customer puts a lunker on the deck. Tight Lines and Sunshine - Cap
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
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John D.
Stoughton, MA
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Great day of fishing in Buzzards bay

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Scup (PM) on August 16, 2022
We booked a 3 hour trip for scup fishing with John.  He watched conditions and weather to get us the best fishing experience. ...
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Eric C.
United States
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Half a day trip with capitain John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Scup/Fluke Combo (PM) on August 29, 2022
First time fishing in the sea and our family of 6 had a great time with John! Although we stayed in the harbor due to the wind/wave,...
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Jorge G.
Wardsville, MO
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt John (aka Johnny)

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Scup (AM) on July 20, 2022
He was awesome, and knew exactly where to take us. By far the most fish we have ever caught, and if we are ever in this area...
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Krista L.
Amesbury, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour – Freshwater Jon Boat (PM) on May 28, 2023
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Saybl B.
Canterbury, CT
Excellent
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3 hour family trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Scup (PM) on July 23, 2022
This day was epic!! We brought our kiddos, for their first time ocean fishing. Captain John was great working with the boys...
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