Make some memories in Newburyport and go fishing with 30 Fathom Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kristian is prepared to put you on fish!

NEW FOR 2024 - repowered with brand new 300HP Suzuki twin motors for faster a faster and quieter charter.

These waters hold fish like Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Mackerel, Mako Shark, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Haddock, Cod, and more. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit are yours to take home. Capt. Kristian will determine the best quality fish and clean your catch for you. Talk about a bang for your buck!

Capt. Kristian is happy to have kids aboard, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It’s recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), snacks, and drinks.

You’ll be casting lines from a 29’ Stamas center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials, including a toilet on board. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this, so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time!

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate, who’s there to help you fish and keep everyone safe on board. It’s customary to tip the crew 15-20% at the end of the day to show your appreciation. Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

Get in touch with Capt. Kristian below and start planning your trip today!

The deposit you pay goes to Fishing Booker, your balance is due to the Captain in cash or Venmo. THANK YOU!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Lobster Trap Tour
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $400
    This 2 hour fun charter includes pulling & baiting all our lobster traps. What makes this extra special is you get to take home up to 6 legal size lobsters. Additional lobsters can be purchased at lower than market price. This trip is offered Mondays-Thursdays at 4pm
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    Lobster/Fishing Hybrid - Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 15
    US $500
    Come out and catch the bait we use in our traps and learn the techniques for pulling traps. We will be fishing for mackerel and pollock. Using what we catch for bait in our lobster traps. Customer keeps up to 6 legal sized lobsters, additional lobsters can be purchased at less than market price. Perfect for families and kids.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Pollock
    Pollock
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 5
    US $700
    Bluefish, Mackerel, and Striper fishing. All bait, rods, and reels are provided.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Aug 30
    US $1,050
    Mackerel, Striper, and Bluefish. All gear will be provided.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Aug 30
    US $1,400
    Mackerel, Striper, and Bluefish. All gear will be provided.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8-10 Hours – Offshore Tuna or Shark
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    US $1,800
    We'll go offshore for either Haddock/Cod, Tuna, or shark fishing depending on the season. All gear will be provided. (Minimum time is 8 hours)
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Cod
    Cod
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Haddock
    Haddock
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FAQs about 30 Fathom Charters

30 Fathom Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Lobster Trap Tour (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Lobster/Fishing Hybrid - Afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8-10 Hours – Offshore Tuna or Shark (8 hours)

When you book a trip with 30 Fathom Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with 30 Fathom Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain will determine best quality fish.)
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary.)
  • Fishing License

30 Fathom Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

30 Fathom 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 30 Fathom Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Haddock
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Kristian Zoeller
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2022
At 30 Fathom, we specialize in custom inshore and offshore fishing charters, sunset cruises, and boat excursions. Captain Kristian Zoeller comes from 2 generations of local commercial fishermen. He's a tournament-winning captain with over 25 years of experience and a proven record of putting clients on big fish and providing a lifetime of memories. The first mate focuses on high-end customer service, with over 15 years of boating knowledge.
Our Team
Anna M.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Cod Cod
Haddock Haddock

Boat specs

Stamas (Center console) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
29 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
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain will determine best quality fish.
First Mate
20% tip is customary.
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 children under 2
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
as per marine fisheries guidelines
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Marissa H.
North Reading, Massachusetts
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Incredible Family Day Lobstering

VERIFIED   Lobster Trap Tour on July 30, 2023
Captain Christian and 1st mate Anna made our first ever family lobstering trip unforgettable! Anna reached out before the trip...
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Stephanie R.
Newbury Old Town, Massachusetts
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Most attentive and thoughtful team

VERIFIED   Custom Ocean Cruise on August 26, 2023
Anna and Kristian made the day of the decade for my nephew. I can’t thank them enough. They pivoted at multiple turns to...
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Jeremy W.
Leicester, MA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Kristian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper on August 9, 2023
Great day.  Captain had us pulling out 15+ lb blues all morning.  He was great with the kids and even helped a stranded boater...
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Jerry C.
North Andover, MA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper on July 2, 2023
Capt. Kristian was excellent. Knowledgeable of the waters, and on top of where the fish were. Even in the bad weather we had,...
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Pat L.
St. Cloud, MN
Excellent
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1/2 day with 30 Fathom Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore Striper on September 1, 2023
Bought this trip for my 10 year old grandson and his mom. They had the greatest trip! David lives to fish and this boat...
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