Lagtime Charters 

4.9
(25 reviews)
 66 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States–

Lagtime Charters 

Gloucester, MA, United States
–
25 ft
4
4.9
(25 reviews)

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Lagtime Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Gloucester. With Captain Dana at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 25' Cobia center console with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Live bait will be caught on the trip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Lagtime Charters, you can send Capt. Dana a message down below.

Lagtime Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of Gloucester. With Captain Dana at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! On these trips, you can expect to troll using light tackle.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 25' Cobia center console with a capacity for 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Live bait will be caught on the trip.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. A few items to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If there's more you'd like to know about fishing with Lagtime Charters, you can send Capt. Dana a message down below.

Dana Decaro
Captain
Dana Decaro
11 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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October 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

All reviews (25)

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Katy Shannon
Katy Shannon
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Captain depsite limited fish
Half Day Trip on August 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Capt. Dana was a great host and clearly very exoerienced. We had great success catching mackerel for live bait but unfortunately no luck catching bass…not for lack of trying as Capt. Dana took us to several different (reliable) spots. We’d definitely charter with Capt Dana again in the future.

Dana Decaro
Response from Captain

it was nice having Katy and her family on board. We covered a lot of water in our search for bass. It was a nice day for a boat ride.

Theresa Stewart
Theresa Stewart
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Trip on August 2, 2026 • 2 adults

Lots of great catches there was two of us and we caught 4 striped bass one being a keeper! Captain Dana was very personable and knowledgeable with the history of Gloucester and gave us a great tour as well as an awesome fishing trip! Would definitely do it again and highly recommend booking with him!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Dana Decaro
Response from Captain

it was great having Theresa and her mom aboard today. it was a perfect day for fishing a d bith if them quickly mastered fishing with live bait.

David Chamberlain
David Chamberlain
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing tips and knowledge of the water!
Half Day Trip on June 27, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a great time fishing with Capt. Dana. Helpful and patient with my novice relatives out on the water!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Dana Decaro
Response from Captain

David and his son David, and Ollie were fun to have onboard yesterday. Mackerel alley lived up to its name. We filled the live well up in no time. Both boys seemed ti enjoy bringing up stringers full of macs up. we made out way through the fog to several of my favorite spots without and takers. Finally at the lasr stop we found a keeper.

Johnathan Millett
Johnathan Millett
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
10/10 Experience!
Half Day Trip on August 2, 2025 • 4 adults

We had an awesome time celebrating my father’s birthday! Dana was a great captain and put us right on the fish doubling up on some 40+ inchers on the first cast. He was a pleasure, communicative, and highly knowledgeable about the area - sharing some fun facts and conversation about the Gloucester area and history. Highly recommend. We will be back!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Dana Decaro
Response from Captain

It was great to have Johnathan and his group on board. They caught on to fishing with live bait immediately. Hopefully it was a birthday his dad will remember.

Tyler Fouhey
Tyler Fouhey
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Saturday Morning Charter With Captain Dana
Half Day Trip on August 26, 2023 • 4 adults

Had an amazing morning out on the water today thanks to Captain Dana. We haven’t been fishing in a couple years and this was the exact experience we were looking for. Captain Dana took care of every detail. We spent time at the beginning catching bait fish. It took some time to get the bait fish but we didn’t expect to get anything with the first few casts any way. He was very easy to talk to which is great when your out on the water for a few hours and answered all of our questions about fishing, the fishing industry, and the local area. The four of us in our group all grew up in the area and Captain Dana had plenty of new information to share with us. We caught some striped bass and were able to keep one but one was actually so big we couldn’t keep it. Our group definitely made some great memories and will charter with him again.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Dana Decaro
Response from Captain

Tyler and his group of friends were a lot of fun today. Fishing started out slow, but we finally found some bait and turned it into a couple of nice fish! It was great having them onboard. I had as much fun as they did.

FAQs about Lagtime Charters

Lagtime Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Lagtime Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Gar
  • Fishfinder Were
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box Two fish boxes and coolers
Trips booked with Lagtime Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Lagtime Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Lagtime Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Lagtime Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)

Your captain

Dana Decaro
Dana Decaro
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
I've been fishing since I was old enough to hold a fishing rod. I've been fishing from a boat around Cape Ann since 1996, and fish commercially for Striped Bass.
Dana Decaro
Dana Decaro
Fully verified
25
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I've been fishing since I was old enough to hold a fishing rod. I've been fishing from a boat around Cape Ann since 1996, and fish commercially for Striped Bass.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)

Real catches by this captain

  • A family poses on the dock near their fishing boat, enjoying a sunny day at the marina.
    Katy S.
    Katy S.
    Capt. Dana was a great host and clearly very exoerienced. We had great success catching mackerel for live bait but unfortunately no luck catching bass…not for lack of trying as Capt. Dana took us to several different (reliable) spots. We’d definitely charter with Capt Dana again in the future.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Theresa S.
    Theresa S.
    Lots of great catches there was two of us and we caught 4 striped bass one being a keeper! Captain Dana was very personable and knowledgeable with the history of Gloucester and gave us a great tour as well as an awesome fishing trip! Would definitely do it again and highly recommend booking with him!
  • A family group poses on the dock near their fishing boat, with several fishing rods visible in the background.
    A Jar O.
    A Jar O.
    We had a great time fishing with Capt. Dana. Helpful and patient with my novice relatives out on the water!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing from a boat, accompanied by an adult.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Captain Dana, Knowledgeable local with a great backstory. He was inviting and he is a very patient teacher. I took my boys to catch their first stripers and they did just that by doubling up on( 2) 40 inch fish. I would recommend Dana if you're in town .
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while on a fishing trip, with a scenic coastal backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Johnathan M.
    Johnathan M.
    We had an awesome time celebrating my father’s birthday! Dana was a great captain and put us right on the fish doubling up on some 40+ inchers on the first cast. He was a pleasure, communicative, and highly knowledgeable about the area - sharing some fun facts and conversation about the Gloucester area and history. Highly recommend. We will be back!
  • Angler proudly displaying a Striped Bass while on a boat, with a scenic coastal background.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Teanna W.
    Teanna W.
    It was absolutely freezing when we went out with Captain Dana. We went for our honeymoon and he had a little gift ready for us. He showed us all around and was so kind. We did catch a striper and had a great time. Would recommend and we will definitely return!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while aboard a boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Justin S.
    Justin S.
    Dana is an amazing captain. He is extremely knowledgeable of the land and sea in the area. He put on the fish constantly. Best striped bass trip I've been on.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Alexander P.
    Alexander P.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Joseph V.
    Joseph V.
    Lag time charter a great time fishing you
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing near a scenic coastal area.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Pj I.
    Pj I.
    Capt Dana was a pleasure to be with! Well equipped and knowledgeable we enjoyed a morning snagging live bait and fishing for stripers. Me and my two boys had a great time and plan to be back.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Gar
Fishfinder
Were
Live bait well
Ice box
Two fish boxes and coolers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)

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