Days Work Charters

Join us on DAYS WORK to get a true New England fishing Experience! At the helm is Capt. Sven who has been fishing Rhode Island waters his entire life. In addition to running a successful charter service, Sven also fishes commercially and works as a mate within the Nantucket & Hyannis tournament sportfishing fleets.

We currently operate a 36’ Yellowfin Offshore center console with triple Mercury 350s that allows us to offer guests a quick and comfortable trip to the fishing grounds. This is the fastest charter boat in the area which means you’ll spend less time in travel, and a more time fishing! All of our trips include rods, reels, tackle, and bait for each guest to fish for the targeted species. Additionally, a valid RI fishing license is included for each guest on board.

We have charter packages to suit all needs, ability levels, and budgets. Whether you’re a first-time angler or an experienced fishermen, you’ll have a great time fishing with our knowledgable crew on DAYS WORK. Fishing out of Pt. Judith, Rhode Island, we have easy access to some of the best fishing grounds in New England.

Check out our inshore trips to target Striped Bass and Bluefish or Fluke, Sea Bass, and Scup during the summer months, or an offshore trip for Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and Mahi. We also offer trips for Cod and Tautog seasonally in the Spring and Fall.

Reserve your 2024 fishing trip now with DAYS WORK, we’ll help you create lasting memories and amazing days on the water. Please reach out with any questions, our crew is happy to help :)



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Express Inshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 1
    US $700
    Join us on Days Work for our Express Inshore charter. Perfect for new anglers and families to get a taste of RI fishing while staying close to shore. This trip will focus on the basics of bottom-fishing and target species will be captain's choice. On this trip, we will typically target Fluke, Black Sea Bass, and Scup. Please note that Striper fishing is NOT included in this package, head to our Half-Day or Full-Day Inshore trip listings if you are interested in fishing for Stripers/Blue Fish.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    SEASONAL: Fall Half-Day Tautog
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 1
    US $700
    Spend a half-day fishing Rhode Island's premier Tautog grounds with DAYS WORK! Also known as 'Blackfish' Tautog are great for eating and Rhode Island is known for having a fantastic Fall Tautog fishery. This trip clocks in at 5 hours and the primary target is Tautog.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Half-Day Inshore Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 15
    US $900
    Spend 5 hours fishing on DAYS WORK during the morning bite! On this action-packed inshore trip we'll be fishing for your choice of Stripers/Blue Fish OR Fluke/Sea Bass. Upon booking this trip, please include your fishing preference (Stripers/Blues OR Fluke/Sea Bass) in the comments section. If no preference is indicated or communicated prior to the charter, the target species will be the captain's choice.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    Half-Day Inshore Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 15
    US $900
    Spend 5 hours fishing on DAYS WORK during the afternoon bite! On this action-packed inshore trip we'll be fishing for your choice of Stripers/Blue Fish OR Fluke/Sea Bass. Upon booking this trip, please include your fishing preference (Stripers/Blues OR Fluke/Sea Bass) in the comments section. If no preference is indicated or communicated prior to the charter, the target species will be the captain's choice.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    SEASONAL: Spring Half-Day Cod
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - May 31
    US $900
    Cod fishing in the Spring is a special experience! We'll stay inshore and get the first fish of the season in Rhode Island! This trip clocks in at 5-hours and our primary target will be Cod.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
  • Private trip
    SEASONAL: Fall Full-Day Tautog
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 1
    US $1,100
    Spend an entire day fishing Rhode Island's premier Tautog grounds with DAYS WORK! Also known as 'Blackfish' Tautog are great for eating and Rhode Island is known for having a fantastic Fall Tautog fishery. This trip clocks in at 8 hours and the primary target is Tautog.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Full-Day Inshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Sep 15
    US $1,400
    Get a full-day in of inshore fishing with DAYS WORK! Spend your day fishing for Stripers & Blue Fish in the morning followed by an afternoon of Fluke & Sea Bass fishing. This trip offers guests the opportunity to catch a 'mixed grill' and go home with a wide variety of fish!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
  • Private trip
    SEASONAL: Fall Full-Day Mixed Bag
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 1
    US $1,400
    Fall inshore fishing at it's best with DAYS WORK! On our full-day seasonal mixed bag trip we'll primarily target midshore Cod and Black Sea Bass. A great chance to get in the last fishing of the season and the opportunity to take home great eating fish!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Cod
    Cod
  • Private trip
    SEASONAL: Spring Full-Day Cod
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - May 31
    US $1,400
    Get in a full-day, 8-hour Cod fishing trip on DAYS WORK! Join us in catching the first fish of the Rhode Island season. Cod are a great eating fish and we're able to stay inshore to catch them during the Spring.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
  • Private trip
    Full-Day Shark Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Oct 15
    US $1,800
    Our full-day shark trip is loads of fun for anglers of all skill levels. On this strictly catch n' release trip we'll fish inshore-midshore for any and all sharks that are biting. Species close to us include Mako, Thresher, Blue, and Brown sharks along with many others! The sharks put up a great fight and we'll get them close to the boat for pictures before releasing.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blue)
    Blue Shark
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Private trip
    Extended-Day Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Oct 15
    US $2,200
    The Extended-Day Offshore trip clocks in at 10-hours and is our longest charter. We'll head 30-40 miles offshore to target your choice of Tuna or Mahi-Mahi, or both. Marine life is plentiful on this trio and we sometimes run into White Marlin as well! Please let us know your fishing preference in the comments section upon booking. If fishing preference is not indicated, Yellowfin Tuna or Bluefin Tuna will be the target species depending on fishing reports.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
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FAQs about Days Work Charters

Days Work Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Express Inshore Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - SEASONAL: Fall Half-Day Tautog (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half-Day Inshore Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half-Day Inshore Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - SEASONAL: Spring Half-Day Cod (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - SEASONAL: Fall Full-Day Tautog (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full-Day Inshore Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - SEASONAL: Fall Full-Day Mixed Bag (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - SEASONAL: Spring Full-Day Cod (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full-Day Shark Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Extended-Day Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Days Work Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Our vessel is equipped with a full Dometic toilet located inside the console.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Days Work Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean, filet, and prepare all of your catch to take home at no extra cost.)
  • First Mate (Customary to leave a 15-20% tip for your mate.)
  • Fishing License (All trip prices include a valid fishing license for each guest to fish. )

Days Work Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We're typically able to stay between 30-40 miles offshore for our offshore charter trips.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Days Work Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Days Work Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Sven Meyer
South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
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Days Work Charters was established by Capt. Sven Meyer, who has been fishing Rhode Island waters his entire life. In addition to running a successful charter service, you can find Sven fishing commercially or working as a mate within the tournament sportfishing fleets out of Nantucket and Hyannis. We currently operate a 36’ Yellowfin Offshore center console for all of our private fishing charters. With triple Mercury 350s, we’re the fastest charter boat in the area and are able to get our guests to the fish quickly and comfortably, you’ll spend less time in travel and more time fishing! Days Work offers several charter packages that cater to everyone. From first-time anglers and families to serious fishermen, we’ve got you covered with a variety of different trips, fishing techniques, and price points. We also offer special seasonal trips and the ability for guests to customize their charter experiences.
Our Team
Sven M.
Captain
Nicole M.
Business associate
Matt K.
First mate
Jake D.
First mate
Henry Z.
First mate
Sam J.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Yellowfin (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by 3 350HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We're typically able to stay between 30-40 miles offshore for our offshore charter trips.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Our vessel is equipped with a full Dometic toilet located inside the console.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean, filet, and prepare all of your catch to take home at no extra cost.
First Mate
Customary to leave a 15-20% tip for your mate.
Fishing License
All trip prices include a valid fishing license for each guest to fish.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
We love having kids onboard, it creates a special experience for everyone. You know your children best, if they are unfamiliar with being on boats for extended amounts of time, we recommend choosing one of our shorter trip options. Safety of your children
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Grant A.
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Fishing with Sven

VERIFIED   10-Hour Offshore Fishing on September 1, 2023
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David E.
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Tuna trip with Capt Sven

10-Hour Offshore Fishing on July 25, 2023
Capt Sven and well seasoned crew worked together seamlessly to give my son and I a truly memorable trip offshore in search...
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Robert P.
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Awesome day!

VERIFIED   Custom trip for Robert on June 2, 2023
We had a great day fishing on Days Work. Capt Sven and his team were extremely helpful from the start by answering all of my...
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Shawn R.
East Greenwich, RI
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VERIFIED   Express Fishing on July 8, 2023
We (my two kids and two friends) had a blast with Captain Sven and Todd (First Mate). These two gentlemen were incredibly knowledgeable...
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Sharron L.
Jamestown, RI
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10Hour Offshore Charter

VERIFIED   Special 10 hours trip for Sharron Lapore on August 3, 2023
My family and I had a wonderful time with Cap Sven and his mate Henry. We caught some tuna as planned and a few sharks were...
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