Boston Fish Charters is located in Downtown Boston and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. The captain loves to put you on fish and will work hard to get you that trophy Striper. The crew can pick you up at any public dock in downtown Boston or free parking in Charlestown at the Shrafft’s building. The Boat: Gertrude H outfishes the big boats. If your looking for specific way to fish i can accommodate any type of fishing.  If your new to fishing i will show you everything and help you catch . As captain I will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 3 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Flounder, Bass, Bluefish, Tuna and depending on the trip and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.
Flounder fishing is a great way to fill your cooler. With over 30 years of fishing in the Boston Harbor, the captain know the spots that hold the fish. From novice to expert, he’d love to put you on the fish and show you the Harbor.

Your fishing adventure starts on the Gertrude H, a 20’  Welcraft V20 Step lift boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a very small toilet cuddy and an ice-box. This sport fishing boat has won numerous tournaments in Boston and surrounding yacht clubs. The crew consistently outfishes the big boats. If Your booking to catch fish Gertrude is perfect. 18 years fishing Boston Gertrude H is safe and will put fish on the deck.
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. We always have ice and waters available to the clients.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Boston Fish



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hr Mid day Striped bass trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 7
    US $550
    1 pm or 2pm start time depending on earlier trips . Pick up is at any public dock in downtown Boston or the seaport. We will target striped bass using a variety of methods. Live bait lures etc. All gear provided 3-4 people max
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    5 hour downtown Tautog (blackfish)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 30
    US $600
    Using green crab we will target the elusive Tautog . Boston has a resident population of Tog . Its nothing like Rhode Island however 8 pound white chins are not uncommon. This is downtown Boston .We will be fishing rock walls piers and old wrecks. Pound for pound Tautog is the best fighter in the ocean.
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Fall special bass / blues
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 13
    US $650
    September's fall run is an awesome time to chase the birds and see some awesome top water action . This trip will involve many different methods and techniques to put us on the fish . Striped bass and hopefully bluefish as they are spotty .
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    Flounder Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jun 11
    US $650
    Flounder fishing in Boston is great for families or anyone who wants fast action and fish to bring home and eat. Fishing in and around the harbor islands is some of the hottest flounder grounds in the world. Let's get you doormat flounder. Light tackle nonstop action between several different species – skate, tog, and cunner as well as yellowtail and windowpane flounder.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Skate
    Skate
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $675
    Six full hours of chasing Bass around the harbor. These trips always offer a chance for Bluefish as well. This is sport fishing for Bass, no sitting and waiting. The crew finds the fish and puts you on it. The departure time is 6:00 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    Spring Special inshore multispecies
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jun 7
    US $675
    Spring is when Boston Harbor's local waters come alive. Flounder, Skate, Striped bass, Mackerel, Tautog and a few others. Will target all of them. Flounder and Skate are a guarantee always a chance to catch a keeper Jonah crab. Predominately we will be dropping bait in 20 30 ft of water. Using light action rods and gear.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Tautog
    Tautog
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Trophy Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Sep 10
    US $800
    This is the trip to book for chasing that giant Striped Bass. You and the crew will use every method necessary to land you the Bass of a lifetime. You'll leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back after 8 fun-packed hours on the water.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    8hr Flounder
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Jun 15
    US $800
    Full 8 hrs of flounder fishing, we will be going for boat limit . 8 keepers per person. Flounder fishing is fun and constant action great for small kids, first timers as well as seasoned salts . One if the best tasting fish that swims . Ither species you will see is skate ,stripes bass and sand sharks 4 person max
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Skate
    Skate
  • Private trip
    Tuna and shark
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 22 - Nov 10
    US $1,500
    Offshore fishing for giant tuna and sharks . With a variety of fish to catch for the table as well. 10 hr day its a long ride but battling a 90 inch tuna or a 300 pound porbeagle shark is a fish of a lifetime.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Shark (Porbeagle)
    Porbeagle Shark
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Haddock
    Haddock
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
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FAQs about Boston Fish Charters

Boston Fish Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 hr Mid day Striped bass trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 hour downtown Tautog (blackfish) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Fall special bass / blues (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Flounder Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Spring Special inshore multispecies (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Trophy Striped Bass (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8hr Flounder (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Tuna and shark (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Boston Fish Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet very small 6ft Tall and under
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Ais

Trips booked with Boston Fish Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Boston Fish Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Boston Fish 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 Boston Fish Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Skate
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Jeremy Furtado
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Captain Jeremy says hello! He started fishing at 3 years old while his parents scuba dived for lobster. He's been a deckhand for over 7 years on the top boats from Boston to Gloucester. Now he is an experienced captain that knows Boston Fishing Also, he's been a commercial fisherman for over 15 years. Captain Jeremy really enjoys fishing and will do his best to make sure your day on the water surpasses expectations.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Shark (Porbeagle) Porbeagle Shark

Boat specs

Wellcraft (Dual console) originally built in 1988, and restored in 2024. Powered by a 175HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
very small 6ft Tall and under
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
Ais

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

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 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
Mastercard

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Soshi S.
Canada
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 Hour Trip with Captain Jeremy

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Trophy Striped Bass on July 1, 2023
I had a great time fishing for Striped Bass with Captain Jeremy. It was my first time trying this fish and I was amazed by...
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Eejung K.
Brookline, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience, highly recommended.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on August 26, 2023
I went on a 6-hour trip with Jeremy to catch striped bass. I had zero experience when I signed up for the trip. I learned so...
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David D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Fall special bass / blues on September 3, 2023
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Christopher V.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Spring Special inshore multispecies on May 20, 2023
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Jeff F.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An excellent half day of fishing.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass on May 6, 2023
Being an early season trip, expectations were low. Capt. Jeremy played it safe to start with some fun flounder fishing. If...
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