Hoping to cast a line in Tisbury? Make it happen, with Vineyard Boat Charters! With Captain John at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Black Rockfish, Flounder, Scup (Porgy), Black Seabass, and more – with any luck, you’ll have tight lines in no time.

On these trips, you can expect to drift and bottom fish.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You’ll be casting lines from a 27’ Downeast that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Vineyard Boat Charters!



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  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $450
    The 2 hour trip is family fun bottom fishing in the Vineyard Sound. Back Sea Bass, Scup, Fluke, they all can be caught and everybody can have fun doing it.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Arctic Char
    Arctic Char
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) on August 16, 2024
Booked this a first time charter fishing experience for my 11 year old son.  Super kid friendly / family friendly experience. ...
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Peter K.
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Fun morning trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) on August 2, 2024
We had a great trip with captain John.  He responded and confirmed the trip quickly.  We were fishing 20 minutes after getting...
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Great family outing

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) on July 5, 2024
John was very personable, great fishing guide.  Whole family had lots of fun.
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FAQs about Vineyard Boat Charters

Vineyard Boat Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $450 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM) (2 hours)

When you book a trip with Vineyard Boat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Vineyard Boat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Vineyard Boat Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Vineyard Sound)

Vineyard Boat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Vineyard Boat Charters include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)

Meet the Captain

John Hobby
Tisbury, Massachusetts, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
3 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since June 2024
Capt. John is experienced in navigating the waters of the north shore of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Using bottom fishing, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Rockfish, Flounder and Black Seabass. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black) Black Seabass

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Eastern
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Cummins 6BT
Powered by
1 x 210HP
Max cruising speed
15 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Vineyard Sound

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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
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