Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen)

Make some memories in New Bedford and go fishing with Smokin Reels. With Captain Stephen at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Bluefish, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep.

Smokin Reels is a kid-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You don’t need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. Some species have strict size and limits to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

You’ll be dropping lines from a 26’ Center console that can carry up to 6 passengers; however, 4 are included in the pricing. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

It’s recommended to bring snacks, drinks, sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. If you have any questions not answered in this listing, please don’t hesitate to message us!

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Smokin Reels is just a click away.



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  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Buzzards Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $675
    This is a 6-hour trip. This is a great trip for kids. This trip, we try to limit the drive out to the fishing grounds to about 45 minutes, so you have plenty of time for fishing. We leave out of Fairhaven. The address is 11 Pease St, Fairhaven, MA, 02719. There is parking on the street. Do not park in the lot.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Buzzards Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    With an 8-hour trip, you’ll get more time for fishing, which allows us to target, Stripers and Blues that tend to move around. We leave out of Fairhaven. These are fully customizable trips just message us for any more information. The address is 11 Pease St, Fairhaven, MA, 02719. There is parking on the street. Do not park in the lot.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
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Half Day trip with Captain Stephen.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Buzzards Bay on August 9, 2023
Weather was not our friend, but Captain got us on fish.  10 out of 10, the boys enjoyed it and didn’t want to go back in. ...
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FAQs about Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen)

Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $675 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Buzzards Bay (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Buzzards Bay (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen), you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen) offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen) offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Smokin Reels – Buzzards Bay (Captain Stephen) include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog

Meet the Charter Operator

Smokin Reels
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
We’ve been fishermen most of our lives! It's our passion, so we decided we wanted to share our love of fishing with other people. We hope to meet you soon and exceed your expectations.
Our Team
Stephen M.
Captain
Cliff C.
Captain
Anthony M.
First mate
Blake M.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass
Tautog Tautog

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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