Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 2 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States
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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, near shore, or offshore 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).

Daniel Sanfilippo

Captain

Daniel Sanfilippo

9 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Half Trip (AM) – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 25 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $480 
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 25 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $480 
Full Trip – Inshore or Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 25 - Oct 31 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $810 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (7)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

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Appropriate for children

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Friendly captain

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Satisfied with the boat

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Recommend this charter

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Caught fish

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Steven G.
Steven G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED

Half Trip (AM) – Inshore on August 15, 2024

Went with my nephew from Japan for first ocean fishing experience. Captain Dan was awesome and made the experience for us so memorable. Definitely would recommend him to friends and hope to do another trip again with him.

Went with my nephew from Japan for first ocean fishing experience. Captain Dan was awesome and made the experience for us so memorable. Definitely would recommend him to friends and hope to do another trip again with him.  

 Steven G. recommends Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters
Daniel Sanfilippo
Daniel Sanfilippo (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2024
Glad you guys had a great first New England fishing experience! Hope to have you aboard again soon - you both did great. All the best, Cpt Dan

Robert H.
Robert H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on August 16, 2024

We enjoyed our time fishing and the Captain was very informative and laid back as well. I recommend this chartered fishing trip you will definitely learn a lot and have a good time

We enjoyed our time fishing and the Captain was very informative and laid back as well. I recommend this chartered fishing trip you will definitely learn a lot and have a good time  

 Robert H. recommends Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
Daniel Sanfilippo
Daniel Sanfilippo (The Captain)
Replied on August 18, 2024
It was great having you and your family aboard! I'd be happy to host you guys again anytime. Enjoy the seafood dinner, and have a safe trip back to NC! All the best, Cpt Dan

Sean S.
Sean S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A great trip

VERIFIED

Half Trip (AM) – Inshore on August 17, 2024

Capt Dan took extra time Making sure we got on the Stripers and his instruction was crucial in us catching fish! A nice man who has a good feel for the area and his craft. Thanks again for a great first time out on the ocean! Highly recommend.

Capt Dan took extra time Making sure we got on the Stripers and his instruction was crucial in us catching fish! A nice man who has a good feel for the area and his craft. Thanks again for a great first time out on the ocean! Highly recommend.  

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Joseph M.
Joseph M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

awesome captain and experience

VERIFIED

Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on July 12, 2024

Captain Dan was great, knowledgeable about where the fish are, the Gloucester area history, made the day very memorable and we had stripper for dinner!

Captain Dan was great, knowledgeable about where the fish are, the Gloucester area history, made the day very memorable and we had stripper for dinner!  

 Joseph M. recommends Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters

Peter W.
Peter W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Made my son's day

VERIFIED

Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on June 21, 2024

Captain Dan made my son's birthday special. Three eleven year olds had a blast! He did a great job meeting them where they were at.

Captain Dan made my son's birthday special. Three eleven year olds had a blast! He did a great job meeting them where they were at.  

 Peter W. recommends Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters
Daniel Sanfilippo
Daniel Sanfilippo (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2024
Thanks for a great afternoon of fishing! I'm glad you guys got to take one home for birthday dinner! All the best, Cpt Dan

FAQs about Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters?

Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $480 per group - Half Trip (AM) – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $480 per group - Half Trip (PM) – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $810 per group - Full Trip – Inshore or Deep Sea (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Camping toilet and cabin privacy. No built-in head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offer?

Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offer?

Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Haddock
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Whiting

Your captain

Daniel Sanfilippo

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2024

Deep-rooted Gloucester native with a lifetime of seafaring and fishing experience. In depth knowledge of local species, fishing techniques, and history. UMass Lowell Engineering Alum. Fully insured and licensed USCG Captain.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cod
Cod
Haddock
Haddock
Lobster
Lobster
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Whiting
Whiting

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Camping toilet and cabin privacy. No built-in head

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Snacks

Drinks

Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

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

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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
CodCod
HaddockHaddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)Mackerel (Atlantic)