10 Point Charters

10 Point Charters is located in Gloucester and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. With over 20 years of experience fighting giant Bluefin Tuna out of Gloucester, Capt. Ira Shank will put your group onto fish and land fish. See ya at the dock!

Capt. Ira will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 10-hour trips as well as overnight and custom trips mainly fishing for Haddock, Tuna, and Cod, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, fly fishing, big game fishing, kite fishing, and spinning. As seen on the Wicked Tuna show, Capt. Ira delivers the goods!

Your fishing adventure starts on a 35’ Harris boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet and an ice-box.

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. The boat will be supplied with snacks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Come ready to reel and make your dreams come true!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour – Striped Bass Morning Bite!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    We will be fishing for jumbo Striped Bass concentrating on migrating cows on the way to Maine. Live bait fishing and trolling are options.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Groundfish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    This 5-hour inshore trip is great for Bass and early season Haddock! Come aboard and also enjoy a beautiful river cruise and sightseeing. You can also have a great time in the summer watching whales! This trip runs from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    Sept jeffries TUNA !!!!!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    This is a great 7 hour trip that gives u the best chance at a first tide sunrise bite ! Its a 5am-12 pm excursion that will get u back to the dock to enjoy the rest if the city ! Unfortuantly we end up late when we hook up a giant tuna ( often ) . If your looking for fast action without an entire day on the water this is your chance !!!
  • Private trip
    8 hr Bass / blues / combo ground
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    We use this trip to scout and have action the entire trip . Bait fishi g to start then off to the Bass grounds and finally a bit of bottom fishing to round out a cape ann trip !!
  • Private trip
    September Tuna Special !!!!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    There is a great BITE happening in Jefferies Ledge ! This is your opportunity to finally battle a GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA!!! Dont let it slip away this time , book it for the memory of your LIFE ! Up to 6 anglers u can bring so call your friends and make it happen ! Youll never know till ya go !!!! Come and let me make your dreams come true . Capt IRA
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Kite Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Cod
    Cod
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Haddock
    Haddock
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Groundfish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    Captain Ira provides all the bait and tackle as well as full-service fish cleaning and bagging. You'll enjoy 8-10 hours fishing offshore for giant Cod and slammer Haddock! You and the captain leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 4:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – October Giants!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 30
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    The season opens on October 1! The fish is close and chewing. Hookups daily, big Tuna, come help me get it on deck! The price is $1250 for 6 anglers or $300 per angler. Three anglers minimum!
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Giant Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,350
    Ten hours of giant fishing in the fertile New England waters from Jeffrey's Ledge to Cape Cod Bay and beyond! You use a fully-equipped boat and depart at 5:00 a.m. The crew has been a highliner in the industry for over 20 years and will make your dreams come true!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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\u201cBest birthday present ever!\u201d - My 69 y\/o dad
\u201cBest birthday present ever!\u201d - My 69 y\/o dad
\u201cBest birthday present ever!\u201d - My 69 y\/o dad
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Courtney J. B.
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“Best birthday present ever!” - My 69 y/o dad

VERIFIED   NEW  Sept jeffries TUNA !!!!! on October 19, 2024
I would have written this review immediately after we got off the Annie M., but I needed time to come down from adrenaline...
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MATT B.
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Perfect Day At Sea !!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Groundfish on September 2, 2024
First let me say I do not write reviews, and I mean ever, but I felt it necessary to write one about our awesome trip.  We...
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Melissa O.
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Unforgettable Fishing Adventure!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Striped Bass Morning Bite! on May 26, 2024
We recently celebrated my nephew’s 8th birthday with 10 Point Charters, and it was an unforgettable experience! From start...
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Curtis J.
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Everything We Wanted

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Striped Bass Morning Bite! on July 26, 2024
Great family trip!  The captain and mate were attentive to our needs (we fished with our two children, ages 10 and 15, as...
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Don L.
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Great Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Striped Bass Morning Bite! on August 17, 2024
Booked a 4-hour trip for the family. The crew was great and easy to communicate with. I’ve been on other boats where that’s...
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FAQs about 10 Point Charters

10 Point Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour – Striped Bass Morning Bite! (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Groundfish (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Sept jeffries TUNA !!!!! (7 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 hr Bass / blues / combo ground (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - September Tuna Special !!!! (10 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Groundfish (10 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 12 Hour Trip – October Giants! (12 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Giant Tuna (10 hours)

When you book a trip with 10 Point Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with 10 Point Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

10 Point Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Jeffrey's Ledge to Stelwagon Bank)

10 Point Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with 10 Point Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Common Ling
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your operator

10 Point Charters
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
94 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
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Capt. Ira had enough of the professional world so he chased his dreams out to sea! He's fished for some of the top captains in New England as a mate and has been a charter captain for over 10 years. He's been a full year-round lobsterman and has worked many years on an offshore dragger full time. So, if you're looking for experience, professionalism, and all the saltiness of 20 years in Cape Ann, give Capt. Ira a call!
Our Team
Erica S.
First mate

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Common Ling Common Ling

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1976
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Harris
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Jeffrey's Ledge to Stelwagon Bank

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Following NOAA regulations
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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