Slack Tide Charters
Slack Tide Charters
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Looking to go fishing in Gloucester? That's what Slack Tide Charters is here for! Captain Matt will be your guide, bringing aboard years of angling experience.
These waters are known for Bluefish, Bluefin Tuna, Blue Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Haddock, Striped Bass, Cod, Atlantic Mackerel, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
The Slack Tide is a 2021 Cobia 320. At 32' long she boasts ample room to both fish and relax while underway. With twin 300 hp Yamaha motors you will get to the fishing grounds quickly, ensuring you spend the most time fishing. The Slack Tide is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics along with all required USCG safety equipment to ensure a safe and memorable day of fishing. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Slack Tide Charters!
Looking to go fishing in Gloucester? That's what Slack Tide Charters is here for! Captain Matt will be your guide, bringing aboard years of angling experience.
These waters are known for Bluefish, Bluefin Tuna, Blue Shark, Porbeagle Shark, Thresher Shark, Haddock, Striped Bass, Cod, Atlantic Mackerel, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
The Slack Tide is a 2021 Cobia 320. At 32' long she boasts ample room to both fish and relax while underway. With twin 300 hp Yamaha motors you will get to the fishing grounds quickly, ensuring you spend the most time fishing. The Slack Tide is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics along with all required USCG safety equipment to ensure a safe and memorable day of fishing. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided.
You'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Slack Tide Charters!
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
Rating
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All reviews (21)
Location and parking were super easy and hassle-free. We started the trip by catching plenty of mackerel for bait. Despite a recent storm making striped bass harder to find, Captain Matt went above and beyond, even extending our trip. We caught multiple keeper striped bass, and he cleaned the fish for us. The boat and bathrooms were spotless. Overall, a 10/10 experience—would definitely book again and highly recommend Slack Tide Chart
been on a lot of charters, Matt keeps his boat immaculate. started the day on the mackerel right off the bat. only problem we had was finding fish small enough to keep.. which is a problem ill happily accept every time out.
Captain Matt was very friendly and knowledgeable. Although the bite was slow he worked hard to put us on the fish and was able to land a couple striped bass.
Matt has a spotless boat that is almost new and he keeps it in great shape. The stripers have been really slow this August, but Matt worked really hard to coax them to hit, we landed one nice 33” and missed some other swirls. He worked overtime to get results, great captain.
Captain Matt & the entire Slacktide crew are true professionals. Communication from booking onward was great! We started the day off quickly as his state of the art boat was able to get us to the deep sea fishing area in only about 25 min! In comparison, some other charters leaving the dock at the same time us arrived 30+ min after … this definitely made a huge difference as we were already baited by the time the other boats arrived and actually accidentally snagged a 200lb thresher shark within first 15 min of dropping our tuna lines! On other charters we have been on there was a lot of sit around and wait, on the slacktide captain Matt kept us entertained with catching bait throughout. When it was time for a rest the boat is so comfortable and actually can convert to a bed to lay down for a little ! This was amazing for a long day out on the water. There’s plenty of storage and cooler space as well ! On the way back we caught some solid size haddock that the captain filleted and packaged for us to take home - this was awesome !! There’s no better charter in Boston area than the Slacktide!!
FAQs about Slack Tide Charters
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $875 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip – Groundfish (5 hours)
- US $875 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip – Groundfish - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Groundfish (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)
- US $1,700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Offshore Marathon (12 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cod
- Haddock
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Porbeagle)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Captain Matt brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to every expedition. Growing up surrounded by the rich maritime culture of Gloucester, Matt developed an innate understanding of the local waters and the diverse fish species that inhabit them. With his intimate knowledge of the area's prime fishing spots and his dedication to providing unforgettable experiences, Matt ensures that each trip is tailored to the preferences and skill levels of his clients. Whether it's battling the mighty bluefin tuna offshore or casting for striped bass inshore. Matt's enthusiasm for fishing shines through, making every outing an adventure to remember. Beyond simply catching fish, Matt is committed to fostering a deep appreciation for the marine environment and conservation practices among his clients. His love for the sea and its inhabitants is evident in every aspect of his guiding, from his respectful handling of fish to his efforts to promote sustainable fishing practices.
Captain Matt brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to every expedition. Growing up surrounded by the rich maritime culture of Gloucester, Matt developed an innate understanding of the local waters and the diverse fish species that inhabit them. With his intimate knowledge of the area's prime fishing spots and his dedication to providing unforgettable experiences, Matt ensures that each trip is tailored to the preferences and skill levels of his clients. Whether it's battling the mighty bluefin tuna offshore or casting for striped bass inshore. Matt's enthusiasm for fishing shines through, making every outing an adventure to remember. Beyond simply catching fish, Matt is committed to fostering a deep appreciation for the marine environment and conservation practices among his clients. His love for the sea and its inhabitants is evident in every aspect of his guiding, from his respectful handling of fish to his efforts to promote sustainable fishing practices.
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Gloucester right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cod
Haddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Shark (Blue)
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