Lagtime Charters
Lagtime Charters
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
+61Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
84%
Aug 2, 2025
Half Day Trip
10/10 Experience!
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!
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...
Captain replied
Aug 12, 2025
Half Day Trip
Good guy
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 .
Captain Dana, Knowledgeable local with a great backstory. He was inviting and he is a very patient teacher. I took my boys to...
Captain replied
Aug 19, 2025
The captain canceled
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Sep 27, 2025
Half Day Trip
2 fish
couldn’t find baitfish, so less time devoted to Striper fishing
couldn’t find baitfish, so less time devoted to Striper fishing
Captain replied
Ipswich, MA
Aug 26, 2023
Half Day Trip
Saturday Morning Charter With Captain Dana
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.
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...
Captain replied
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
+61Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
84%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
10/10 Experience!
Half Day Trip on August 2, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Good guy
Half Day Trip on August 12, 2025
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 .
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 .
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 19, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
2 fish
Half Day Trip on September 27, 2025
couldn’t find baitfish, so less time devoted to Striper fishing
couldn’t find baitfish, so less time devoted to Striper fishing
Ipswich, MA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Saturday Morning Charter With Captain Dana
Half Day Trip on August 26, 2023
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.
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,...
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