Keepin’ It Reel Charters

Keepin’ It Reel Charters is located in Wareham, MA but is trailered to specific boat ramps to target specific fish from Cape Cod to Boston and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Timmy will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 10 hour trips, mainly fishing for Bass, Seabass, Bluefish, Tautog, Scup, Haddock and bluefin tuna depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a beautiful and extremely clean

27’ MayCraft boat that can safely take 4-6 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box so you can store your food, beverages, and of course your fresh catch!

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Keepin’ It Reel Charters.

Note: if booking alone, one more single will need to book in order to do the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    11am-3pm Buzz Bay Black Seabass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Jun 20
    US $300
    Venture out to Buzzards Bay and target the beautiful Black Sea Bass! Leaving from Taylors Point Marina in Buzzards Bay Captain Timmy and his father will teach you how to winch up these beautiful and delicious fish with an assortment of jigs and bait. Black Sea Bass is a great fish to teach kids and even adults to fish for an aggressive fighting fish. If Booking as a single, one more booking will be required to have a trip
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Shared trip
    4 Hr Buzzards Bay Tautog & or scup
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 13 - May 31 (Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    Check what Keepin’ It Reel Charters has to offer! Captain Timmy does his best to tailor every trip to suit your needs and give you a trip of a lifetime. Captain Timmy will use every method to lure Tautog your way and then help you reel them in. Scup opens May 1st. Enough room for 4 anglers to fish comfortably, along with a large ice chest to keep your food/drinks cool! All bait, rods, reels, lures, and other tackle are included in the trip so all you need to focus on is fishing! Book your trip today!
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Shared trip
    4Hr Buzzards Bay Black Seabass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Jun 20
    US $300
    Venture out to Buzzards Bay and target the beautiful Black Sea Bass! Leaving from Taylors Point Marina in Buzzards Bay Captain Timmy and his father will teach you how to winch up these beautiful and delicious fish with an assortment of jigs and bait. Black Sea Bass is a great fish to teach kids and even adults to fish for an aggressive fighting fish. If Booking as a single, one more booking will be required to have a trip
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
  • Shared trip
    4hr Tautog(blackfish) Buzzards Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 9 - Nov 20 (Mon, Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    We will ge Targeting Tautog also known as Blackfish in rock piles in beautiful Buzzards Bay. We launch from Taylors point Marina at 6am. We provide all gear and bait along with cleaning the fish for you. Book with ys today as these spots fill pretty fast!
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Shared trip
    Evening squidding
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 26 - May 12 (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $300
    Calamari anyone!? These trips take place when the sun starts going down and into the night. The boat will be set up with a generator and flood lights aimed into the water to attract bait fish and squid. The season to catch these ink shooting tubes only lasts a few weeks in the spring from end of April - early May!
    Targeted fish
    Squid
    Squid
  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
    US $350
    Spend 5 hours on the beautiful waters of Cape Cod Catching New England's top game fish! Launch from Sandwich, MA We will Target Striped Bass and Bluefish using live bait, and plugs. All gear is provided and set up specifically to target these fish. If booking as a single, One more single will need to book in order to make the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Shared trip
    P.m. 4hr Trip – Striper Open boat
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $350
    4 hour (12p.m.-4p.m.) early afternoon trip on the beautiful waters of Cape Cod Catching New England's top game fish! Launch from Sandwich, MA We will Target Striped Bass and Bluefish using live bait, and plugs. All gear is provided and set up specifically to target these fish. If booking as a single, One more single will need to book in order to make the trip.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Striper Private Boat
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 6
    US $700
    Spend 5 hours on the beautiful waters of Cape Cod Catching New England's top game fish! Launch from Sandwich,MA We will Target Striped Bass and Bluefish using live bait, and plugs. All gear is provided and set up specifically to target these fish. Booking a private trip is for up to 4 passengers.
  • Private trip
    10 hour Tuna/Shark
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 9 - Nov 20 (Mon, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,200
    Full day trip for up to 4 people targeting the big boys of the ocean! We have the heavy duty gear and light tackle to target these sea monsters! We will go after giant bluefin and recreational bluefin and target sharks in between! Pack your food and drinks for the day! And we do keep a grill on board for these long trips! We launch from Green Harbor located in Marshfield, MA
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Shark (Porbeagle)
    Porbeagle Shark
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
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FAQs about Keepin’ It Reel Charters

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - 11am-3pm Buzz Bay Black Seabass (4 hours)
  • US $150 per person - 4 Hr Buzzards Bay Tautog & or scup (4 hours)
  • US $150 per person - 4Hr Buzzards Bay Black Seabass (4 hours)
  • US $150 per person - 4hr Tautog(blackfish) Buzzards Bay (4 hours)
  • US $150 per person - Evening squidding (5 hours)
  • US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat (5 hours)
  • US $175 per person - P.m. 4hr Trip – Striper Open boat (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striper Private Boat (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 10 hour Tuna/Shark (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Keepin’ It Reel Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Keepin’ It Reel Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Keepin’ It Reel Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Keepin’ It Reel Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Squid
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Timmy Arruda
Bourne, Massachusetts, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
Captain Tim Arruda has been fishing the waters of Massachusetts his whole life with his father David. The captain became a commercial fisherman in 2016 when he made a huge career/life change to be a technical educator and that gave him the opportunity of a lifetime to follow his passion for fishing during his summers off. Captain Tim is a well-recognized fisherman and he obtained his captain's license so he can share his passion for fishing with others on charters. From Scup to Giant Bluefin Tuna, he has the gear and knowledge to put you on a constant day of reeling in your target species!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Haddock Haddock
Mackerel (Atlantic) Atlantic Mackerel

Boat specs

MayCraft (Pilothouse) originally built in 2006. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

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
Visa
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Tautog! Tautog! Tautog!
Tautog! Tautog! Tautog!
April 24, 2024
Time to get the dust off the gear! The Tautog are in! Feeding well on green crabs and staying in shallow water closer to shore for spawning season! Contact us now to get in on the action and check availibility!
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Customer reviews

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George M.
Southold, New York
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Great day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat on June 30, 2023
I recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing excursion with Keepin’ It Reel Charters, and I must say, it was an amazing...
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Michael S.
Providence, Rhode Island
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Best fishing experience ever!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat on June 26, 2023
I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful time we had fishing with you and your dad. It truly was like a day fishing with...
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Anne C.
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Best Finishing Charter in Cape Cod

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat on June 19, 2023
I had an absolutely amazing time on this charter! My boyfriend and I were the only two people on the charter and were able...
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Ceilidh M.
Medford, Massachusetts
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5 Hour Trip with a fantastic crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat on July 15, 2023
We have been on a few excursions previously with other companies, but this one was the best experience. It was an adventure...
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Shane N.
Troy, NY
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5 hour striper charter with Captain Timmy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Striper Open Boat on August 1, 2023
We had a great morning with Captain Timmy. He and his father were amazing hosts. Very friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and...
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