Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters 

Departing from Gloucester, Massachusetts, and servicing the Cape Ann Area, Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers trips for those seeking a diverse New England fishing experience. The friendly and knowledgeable Captains provide safe, informative marine navigation and strive to exceed your expectations!

Everyone has different interests, so Windfish offers a range of activities on the water that appeal to timid first-time mariners and experienced ocean-goers of all age groups. Whether your interest be in fishing, exploration, sightseeing, or education in wildlife, they strive to ensure everyone onboard has a full and satisfying experience! You can expect the focus to change mid-trip if a new opportunity arises or if the activity you pursued was accomplished or has grown stale. If time permits, feel free to ask the Captain to mix it up at any point in your trip!

You can expect to fish inshore or near shore, targeting your preference of
Mackerel, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Haddock, Cod, Whiting, Lobster, and more, depending on the time of year.

The Windfish is a comfortable and clean 25’ Pilothouse with a capacity for 4 passengers and is equipped with all modern necessities for fishing and navigation. There’s a camping toilet in the privacy of the cabin for your convenience (no built-in head). Bait, rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures, but feel free to bring your own.

You may bring any food or beverages you like. There are some snacks, water, and nausea remedies aboard as well. Beer/Wine/Seltzers are fine - No hard liquor or glass is permitted. Don’t forget to dress and prepare appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. No hard-body coolers or chairs are permitted - There is an ice chest and seating onboard. All capable ages are permitted aboard. Children under 12 must wear appropriately-fitting PFDs (2 child-sized PFDs are stored aboard).