Tight Line Charters
Tight Line Charters
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Tight Line Guide Service is the premier fishing guide service on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We have been ranked the #1 charter North of Boston by FishingBooker for the past two years, ranked 1st of 119 similar charters. Founded in 2023 we focus on both catching fish while also taking in all the North Shore has to offer. We offer both inshore and offshore trips and are familiar with clients of all skill levels and ages. Our crew is dedicated to providing the best service that is paired with our clean and safe boat. Book your trip now, and experience one of the worlds best fisheries.
Captain Alex has been fishing the waters off Marblehead since he first learned to cast. Upon turning 18 Alex earned is United States Coast Guard Captains License, and he has been offering charters since then. Alex has a passion sharing his fishing expertise with all interested. Paired with a degree in Marine Science Alex loves to share more about the marine environment with clients on his trips. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman, Captain Alex is dedicated to making every trip on the water an unforgettable experience
Our boat "Tight Line" is a 23 foot Sea Hunt center console with the perfect combination of a shallow draft for fishing the rocks and wide bow to handle any waves or chop thrown at us. Equipped with a 225 horse power Yamaha motor Tight Line is both fast and maneuverable. Importantly, Tight Line is equipped for more safety gear than the US Coast Guard mandates, to help keep us safe at all times.
We offer everything from 3 hour inshore fishing trips to full day inshore and offshore trips. If you don't see a trip that you're looking for, reach out to us and we can make the perfect trip for you!
Welcome
Tight Line Guide Service is the premier fishing guide service on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We have been ranked the #1 charter North of Boston by FishingBooker for the past two years, ranked 1st of 119 similar charters. Founded in 2023 we focus on both catching fish while also taking in all the North Shore has to offer. We offer both inshore and offshore trips and are familiar with clients of all skill levels and ages. Our crew is dedicated to providing the best service that is paired with our clean and safe boat. Book your trip now, and experience one of the worlds best fisheries.
Captain Alex has been fishing the waters off Marblehead since he first learned to cast. Upon turning 18 Alex earned is United States Coast Guard Captains License, and he has been offering charters since then. Alex has a passion sharing his fishing expertise with all interested. Paired with a degree in Marine Science Alex loves to share more about the marine environment with clients on his trips. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman, Captain Alex is dedicated to making every trip on the water an unforgettable experience
Our boat "Tight Line" is a 23 foot Sea Hunt center console with the perfect combination of a shallow draft for fishing the rocks and wide bow to handle any waves or chop thrown at us. Equipped with a 225 horse power Yamaha motor Tight Line is both fast and maneuverable. Importantly, Tight Line is equipped for more safety gear than the US Coast Guard mandates, to help keep us safe at all times.
We offer everything from 3 hour inshore fishing trips to full day inshore and offshore trips. If you don't see a trip that you're looking for, reach out to us and we can make the perfect trip for you!
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Pauline PelletierRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome evening fishing in Marblehead
Mackerel Fishing Trip (evening) on August 12, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenMy father, uncle, nephew, two sons, and I had an awesome time fishing with Captain Alex. He was super knowledgeable and taught my boys how to reel and unhook. We caught tons and tons of fish, including some big ones and a monk fish. Boat was spick and span. Highly recommend.
Jayme RutkauskasRepeat angler5.0Verifiedcaught a bohemith of a striped bass
Mackerel Fishing Trip (evening) on June 6, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an amazing time! Our captain was awesome & it was all around a really fun experience. We caught some mackeral & used those to catch a big ole striped bass!! Would definitely recommend & will be booking again soon! Thanks for a great time!
Mia Hartman5.0VerifiedGreat morning on the water!
3 Hr Trip – Inshore (Midday) on May 26, 2026 • 2 adultsAlex was an awesome captain, he was super helpful and nice in guiding us on where to catch the fish! I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for an easygoing fishing charter. It was a great way to start our morning.
- Jeff Cook5.0Verified
Great experience
Early Morning Special - 3 hr Trip on July 15, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenWe did the 3 hour trip. Captain Alex was great. We caught a bunch of small fish to use as bait. Then we were lucky to catch 4 big fish. He was really great with my kids 8, 10 and 16. It exceeded our expectations.
Jamie Bloodworth5.0Verifiedputs you on the fish!!!!
3 Hr Trip – Inshore (Midday) on June 4, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat captain!!!! I had my ten year old with me and he did everything to make sure he had a good time. Totally worth it. We caught plenty of striped bass in no time. 10 out of 10
Alisha Nolan5.0VerifiedGreat trip
Most Popular: 4hr Trip Inshore (AM) on June 10, 2026 • 5 adultsAlex was amazing with helping and making sure everyone was getting to fish and having fun. He was so great with my youngest son.
Samuel Likier4.0Verifiedslow start but memorable finish
3 Hr Trip – Inshore (Midday) on July 12, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Alex had us looking for Mackerel to use as live bait for Stripers. We spent the first 2-2.5 hrs looking for them, but when we found them we loaded up with 20-30 and Alex was kind enough to extend our trip 30min. to give us a chance at a big fish. Right at the end we reeled in a 44" monster of a striper!
Jillian Rojas5.0VerifiedHit the jackpot
Mackerel Fishing Trip (evening) on June 30, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain Alex was amazing. My 10 year old son loves fishing but I don't know much about it and Alex was very knowledgeable and took us to all the right spots where we both caught a ton of fish bait and my son caught huge striped bass. We had a great time.
Matrona Baran5.0VerifiedExcellent trip very educational
4 Hr Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 23, 2024 • 3 adults • 1 childMy husband and I went on the 4 hr fishing trip with Captain Alex. He was very knowledgeable about marine life and where fish could be schooling along with showing us how he used lobster traps and how he caught the bait we were using. I caught a beautiful striper bass and he was a great fight. The trip was very relaxing educational and I would definitely go again.
Troy MillerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHad a blast
Most Popular: 4hr Trip Inshore (AM) on June 11, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 childrenAlex was great with the kids and knew where the fish were, he keeps his boat and gear in top shape and knows a lot about the local history I highly recommend him for your next fishing adventure
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We had a great time with Captain Alex. He was super knowledgeable and also very patient and helpful with our kids. They learned a lot and he took the time to answer all of my son’s questions, which was a lot of questions! We caught fish and had a great day on the water. Was the highlight of our trip!
Thank you for your five star review. We hope youn enjoyed the trip and would love to see you again in the future.
My father, uncle, nephew, two sons, and I had an awesome time fishing with Captain Alex. He was super knowledgeable and taught my boys how to reel and unhook. We caught tons and tons of fish, including some big ones and a monk fish. Boat was spick and span. Highly recommend.
We had an amazing time! Our captain was awesome & it was all around a really fun experience. We caught some mackeral & used those to catch a big ole striped bass!! Would definitely recommend & will be booking again soon! Thanks for a great time!
Thank you for your great review. We hope to see you again in the future.
Alex was an awesome captain, he was super helpful and nice in guiding us on where to catch the fish! I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for an easygoing fishing charter. It was a great way to start our morning.
Thank you for your five star review. We hope to see you again!
We did the 3 hour trip. Captain Alex was great. We caught a bunch of small fish to use as bait. Then we were lucky to catch 4 big fish. He was really great with my kids 8, 10 and 16. It exceeded our expectations.
Thanks for the great review, we hope to see you again in the future!
FAQs about Tight Line Charters
- US $300 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - Mackerel Fishing Trip (evening) (2 hours)
- US $346 per group, additional US $45 per person after 3 guests - Early Morning Special - 3 hr Trip (3 hours)
- US $380 per group, additional US $45 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hr Trip – Inshore (Midday) (3 hours)
- US $480 per group, additional US $55 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hr Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- US $480 per group, additional US $55 per person after 4 guests - Most Popular: 4hr Trip Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hr Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,150 per group, additional US $110 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hr Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- US $1,399 per group, additional US $120 per person after 2 guests - 12 Hr Trip – Tuna Marathon (12 hours)
- Toilet RV camping style toilet in enclosed WC
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Bait is included in trip price, sometimes fishing for bait is part of the trip sometimes not.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (This is included in the price of the trip)
- First mate ((If requested))
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses are included in the price of the trip)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Varies trip by trip but generally nearshore and close to shore.)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Cod
- Dogfish
- Haddock
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Pollock
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Mako)
- Shark (Porbeagle)
- Squid
- Tuna (Bluefin)
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