Eidolon Sport Fishing 

5.0
(22 reviews)
 2155 Iyannough Road, Barnstable, MA 02668, United States

Eidolon Sport Fishing 

Barnstable, MA, United States
25 ft
6
5.0
(22 reviews)

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Pickups all over Cape Cod and islands are available. 

All trip times are flexible. 

Join an experienced inshore and offshore charter captain for a relaxing adventure fishing Cape Cod and island's inshore and offshore waters. 

Trips vary by season and available for Squid (April-May), Tautog (May), Striped Bass and Bluefish (May-Sept), Scup & Black Seabass (May-Sept), False Albacore & Bonito (Aug - Oct), or offshore for school Bluefin Tuna (Jun-Nov).  Offshore Shark (Jun-Oct).  Inshore Shark (nights Jul-Aug)

Fly and Light Tackle fishing as well as offshore jig/pop and trolling.  Half day, Full day, & Evening trips available.  Family friendly, Kids welcome! 

Welcome aboard the 2025 25ft Latitude Tournament center console with twin 2024 Suzuki 200HP engines that can cruise at 30-35mph with the latest Garmin Marine electronics.

Pickups all over Cape Cod and islands are available. 

All trip times are flexible. 

Join an experienced inshore and offshore charter captain for a relaxing adventure fishing Cape Cod and island's inshore and offshore waters. 

Trips vary by season and available for Squid (April-May), Tautog (May), Striped Bass and Bluefish (May-Sept), Scup & Black Seabass (May-Sept), False Albacore & Bonito (Aug - Oct), or offshore for school Bluefin Tuna (Jun-Nov).  Offshore Shark (Jun-Oct).  Inshore Shark (nights Jul-Aug)

Fly and Light Tackle fishing as well as offshore jig/pop and trolling.  Half day, Full day, & Evening trips available.  Family friendly, Kids welcome! 

Welcome aboard the 2025 25ft Latitude Tournament center console with twin 2024 Suzuki 200HP engines that can cruise at 30-35mph with the latest Garmin Marine electronics.

Shaun Ruge
Captain
Shaun Ruge
23 years of experience
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Open Boat Squid
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 24 - May 15
Squid
US $200
Shared tour: 2 people
Open Boat half day False Albacore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 4 - Oct 5 (Sat, Sun)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
US $400
Shared tour: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Evening Spring Squid
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 24 - May 15
Squid
US $350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Inshore– Early Riser Sunrise
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 30
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+2
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid AM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 24 - May 15
Squid
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid PM
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 24 - May 15
Squid
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Inshore – Evening
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 20
Bass (Striped)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Evening Shark Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 31
Shark (Sandbar)
US $400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Scup & Black Sea Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 17 - Aug 30
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Scup (Porgy)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour – Flats Sight Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 20 - Jul 31
Bass (Striped)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Scup & Black Sea Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 17 - Aug 30
Seabass (Black)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Scup (Porgy)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Inshore – Evening
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 24
Bass (Striped)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 24 - May 15
Squid
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Fall Tautog (Blackfish)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Nov 15
Tautog
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Spring Tautog (Blackfish)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 20 - May 30
Tautog
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7-8 Hour Trip – Eidolon Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Oct 15
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour - Shark Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Oct 15
Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
+1
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Shark (Porbeagle)
+6
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Tuna Casting
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Nov 15
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Tuna Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Nov 15
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
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Brad Wingard
Brad Wingard
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
4.7
Verified
Great time on the water with a very good Captain!
4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore on July 31, 20266 adults

I would definitely recommend this charter! Capt. Shaun was great from the start! He made it easy by picking us up at a rampcloser towhere we were staying. He adjusted the trip time tofit our schedule and more importantly he put us in fish right off the bat! we found soe brds with Boito boiling under them and hooked up right away. We evenually had 4 Bnito on and landed 2. then when that bite slowed down we went loking for stripers. They weret cooperating ao we kept movingtryingntofind the fish. Capt. Saun kept us out exra time past the agreed upon charter and fileted our catch before bringing us back to shore. He was very knowledgable and super easy to talk too. 5 Stars!

Shaun Ruge
Response from Captain

thanks, Brad, glad you guys had fun. Hope you enjoy the rest your trip! 

Kaleb Kahl
Kaleb Kahl
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
stripers and sea bass, mission accomplished
4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore on June 29, 20262 adults

Had a perfect trip with captain Shaun and Eidolon Sport Fishing. When I booked the trip I told him we would like some black sea bass for the table and whatever else could give us some action. We headed straight for striped bass and had no trouble checking that box, catching several fish in and above slot size. Rounded out the trip with some bottom bouncing to put some black sea bass in the cooler. Captain Shaun was very knowledgeable, fun to be in tbe boat with, and enthusiastic about what he does. Highly recommended.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Scup (Porgy)
Shaun Ruge
Response from Captain

Thanks Kaleb, glad you had a good trip!

Dustin Vohs
Dustin Vohs
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Memories of a lifetime
4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore on July 12, 20263 adults3 children

Our trip was an amzing experience! I have been on a few different chaters and this experience was perfect. From pick up to drop off, lots of laughter, smiles and great memories. We had 2 young kids that were first timers. Capitan Shaun was amazing with them, very attentive and very knowledgeable. With the season change Captain Shaun made sure each of us brought home some keepers. We highly recommend Eidolon Sport Fishing and will be back in the future.

Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Shaun Ruge
Response from Captain

Thanks Dustin, hope you enjoyed the rest of hour trip!

Jesse Ory
Jesse Ory
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
A great experience
4 Hour – Scup & Black Sea Bass (AM) on July 18, 20264 adults

My family and I had a great time with Captain Shaun and he was super knowledgeable on where to get a good fishing spot. We almost caught our limit of really nice black sea bass, and I highly recommend Captain Shaun for anyone looking to have a good fishing trip!

Shaun Ruge
Response from Captain

Thanks Jesse, glad you all had fun!

Marc Ling
Marc Ling
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip!
4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore on May 27, 20261 adult

I had a great time fishing with Captain Shaun! Captain Shaun knew where to find the fish. His equipment and boat were all top notch. Captain Shaun is very pleasant and fun to spend the day with. I would definitely recommend Captain Shaun for anglers of all skill levels.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Shaun Ruge
Response from Captain

Thanks Marc, glad you had fun!

FAQs about Eidolon Sport Fishing

Eidolon Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $100 per person - Open Boat Squid (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Open Boat half day False Albacore (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Evening Spring Squid (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Inshore – Evening (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 3 Hour Inshore– Early Riser Sunrise (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid AM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid PM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour – Evening Shark Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour – Eidolon Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour – Scup & Black Sea Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour – Scup & Black Sea Bass (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 4 Hour Inshore – Evening (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour – Flats Sight Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 7 Hour – Daytime Spring Squid (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Fall Tautog (Blackfish) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Spring Tautog (Blackfish) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 7-8 Hour Trip – Eidolon Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 8 Hour - Shark Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tuna Casting (8 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tuna Trolling (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Eidolon Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin 9222
  • Fishfinder Garmin Livesscope, Side & Down imaging, CHIRP
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar 12kw Open Array
Trips booked with Eidolon Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Unusual that live bait is used however yes, any bait and tackle is included in the trip pricing.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Happy to clean and filet fish taken home, yes included in trip price.)
  • Drinks (Water and Gatorade are provided. Included in the price. Alcohol is prohibited on board.)
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included.)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Eidolon Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Varies by trip type but depending on the day we might cover 3-20 miles near the coast for inshore trips or or we might cover 100+ miles for offshore trips.)
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Eidolon Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Eidolon Sport Fishing include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Squid
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Shaun Ruge
Shaun Ruge

Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since May 2024

Operating a 25' Latitude Tournament Boats Center console, Capt. Shaun ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and beyond. when on my own I am a fly rod angler however my clients encompass a wide range if techniques such a spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fy fishing, and other techniques. Depending in the season or trip preference you'll catch Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass, and other inshore bottom fish or offshore for Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sharks, Cod & Haddock. I grew up as a fly and light tackle trout and warm water angler from the Hudson Valley Catskills area of upstate New York before trading my 5wt for a 9wt and transitioning to salt in 2000. Started with a brief five year stint exploring the rips, rock piles, and sand bars in and around Boston Harbor, Rhode Island, North and South Shores, and Cape Cod while based out of Winthrop MA. I served as mate and co-captain with Riptide Charters from 2003 to 2019 fishing the Cape and Islands inshore, offshore and everything in between from Scup and Squid to Tuna, Mahi, and Marlin. I have contributed content, authored, or assisted with numerous fishing and boating TV, print, and digital media publications as well as engagements at some of the regions more popular seminar series, clubs, and retail venues. A marine electronics industry veteran and USCG Master, I have guided multiple Massachusetts state catch and release pin fish.

Shaun Ruge
Shaun Ruge
Fully verified
22
reports
22
reviews
2024
member since
~7h
response
Operating a 25' Latitude Tournament Boats Center console, Capt. Shaun ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and beyond. when on my own I am a fly rod angler however my clients encompass a wide range if techniques such a spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fy fishing, and other techniques. Depending in the season or trip preference you'll catch Striped Bass, Bluefish, Black Sea Bass, and other inshore bottom fish or offshore for Bluefin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sharks, Cod & Haddock. I grew up as a fly and light tackle trout and warm water angler from the Hudson Valley Catskills area of upstate New York before trading my 5wt for a 9wt and transitioning to salt in 2000. Started with a brief five year stint exploring the rips, rock piles, and sand bars in and around Boston Harbor, Rhode Island, North and South Shores, and Cape Cod while based out of Winthrop MA. I served as mate and co-captain with Riptide Charters from 2003 to 2019 fishing the Cape and Islands inshore, offshore and everything in between from Scup and Squid to Tuna, Mahi, and Marlin. I have contributed content, authored, or assisted with numerous fishing and boating TV, print, and digital media publications as well as engagements at some of the regions more popular seminar series, clubs, and retail venues. A marine electronics industry veteran and USCG Master, I have guided multiple Massachusetts state catch and release pin fish.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Squid
Squid
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Great time on the water with a very good Captain!
    Brad W.
    Brad W.
  • stripers and sea bass, mission accomplished
    kaleb k.
    kaleb k.
  • Awesome Cape Code fishing experience
    Barry F.
    Barry F.
  • Excellent
    Gary M.
    Gary M.
  • Such an amazing experience!
    Jessie U.
    Jessie U.
  • Highly Recommend Captain Shaun!
    Karolina E.
    Karolina E.
  • Striper Mania!
    Maria B.
    Maria B.
  • Great Trip!
    Uriel A.
    Uriel A.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Latitude Tournament Boats
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Varies by trip type but depending on the day we might cover 3-20 miles near the coast for inshore trips or or we might cover 100+ miles for offshore trips.
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin 9222
Fishfinder
Garmin Livesscope, Side & Down imaging, CHIRP
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Radar
12kw Open Array
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Unusual that live bait is used however yes, any bait and tackle is included in the trip pricing.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Happy to clean and filet fish taken home, yes included in trip price.
Drinks
Water and Gatorade are provided. Included in the price. Alcohol is prohibited on board.
Fishing license
Licenses are included.
Fly fishing equipment

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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Kids always welcome! I have 2 young kids and always enjoy the enthusiasm and sense of adventure with kids. Age 5 and up is best but if you have kids younger just let me know.
No alcohol
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:

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What’s biting in Barnstable right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Shark (Porbeagle)Shark (Porbeagle)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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