Spend a fun day out on the water with Take a Chance Charters. Based in Harwich, MA, Captain Sam Crafts is born and raised Cape Codder that has fishing in his blood - he’s a third generation fisherman. His decades of experience and a passion that only grows stronger will be more than enough to help you have an unforgettable day on the water.

It all starts in Allen Harbor, where you’ll come aboard a 36’ Northern Bay downeast boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. Powered by a 500 HP Caterpillar engine, the boat reaches the speed of up to 20 knots. Besides navigational electronics, the boat also features a toilet, a bed, a live bait tank, a cooler, and outriggers.

Explore the rich fishing grounds of Nantucket Sound, in the tide rips of Nantucket shoals and Monomoy shoals, and the Atlantic Ocean. You can target anything from Fluke, Striped Bass, Cod, Seabass, Blue Fish, Squid, Albies, and giant Bluefin Tuna. There’s a variety of fishing trips to choose from, depending on whether you want to focus on one species or explore the inshore waters and see what bites first.

All rods, reels and terminal tackle are included in the price, and the crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Your trip also includes all the necessary fishing licenses for the day.

Take a Chance Charters offers family friendly fishing trips all year round. Bring your loved ones and create a memory you’ll cherish forever!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 AM
    US $800
    Inshore fishing trip for either Striper, Bluefish, Seabass, or Scup.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Squid
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This adventure will take you after Squid out of Nantucket Sound. Make sure to book your spot on time, as this trip is available only 1-2 weeks a year. All fishing equipment and licneses are inlcuded.
    Targeted fish
    Squid
    Squid
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,200
    This full day adventure won't take you far away from the shore but it will still bring you lots of fish to target. Go after Striped Bass, Bluefish, Seabass, Scup, and Fluke. It's a family friendly adventure, so everybody can get their own trophy.
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna/Shark
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 AM
    US $1,600
    This 12-hour adventure is reserved for hard-core anglers who want to challenge themselves. Your main targets will be Bluefin Tuna fishing and Shark. All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip –Nantucket Giant Fluke
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Giant Fluke of Nantucket is your main target on this extended adventure. A 12-hour trip will take you to the deeper waters, where you'll have the opportunity to test your fishing skills and learn something new. Just pack some snacks and drinks for the day.
    Targeted fish
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Take A Chance Charters

Take A Chance Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Squid (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna/Shark (12 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip –Nantucket Giant Fluke (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Take A Chance Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

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

Take A Chance Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Take A Chance 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 Take A Chance Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Squid
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Samuel Crafts
Harwich, Massachusetts, United States
4 Fishing Reports
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Born & raised in Cape Cod, Captain Sam is a third generation fisherman with alarge fishing network to keep you on the fish. One of his most common targets are Striped Bass, Fluke, Tuna, and Black Sea Bass. Captain Sam is U.S.C.G. certified and enjoys sharing his love of fishing with others. It's easy to be with him because of his tolerant and easygoing personality. Captain Sam’s passion is catching giant Bluefin Tuna and respecting the ocean. Awaiting him onshore are his wife Gina, his newborn daughter Teresa, and German Shepherd Mahi.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

Northern Bay (Downeast) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 500HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 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
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
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
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent day fishing.
Excellent day fishing.
August fishing trip
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Joan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent day fishing.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 26, 2023
Captain Sam was very knowledgeable! We had a great time and caught a lot of fish. We will book with taken a chance charter...
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Dennis Y.
Framingham, MA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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We had a 4 hour trip with captain Sam

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 6, 2023
We had an amazing time with the captain. Everyone had a blast. He put us right on the bite, also the captain was a vey fun...
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Kevin C.
Lagrangeville, NY
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 14, 2023
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Keith P.
Medway, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 2, 2023
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Linda F.
Pequannock Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Samuel

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 26, 2022
We finally decided to take a charter and it we are happy we did.  The kids and my husband all enjoyed it.  Captain Sam was...
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