Tight Line Charters 

4.8/5 (25 reviews)
 Stramski's Beach, Marblehead, MA 01945, United States

Marblehead has a fish with your name on it, so let Tight Line Charters help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Alex knows them forwards and back.

These waters are home to Striped Bass, Bluefish, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Bluefin Tuna, Porbeagle Shark, Mako Shark, Blue Shark, Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, Dogfish, and more with any luck.

Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Alex also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there’s spearfishing.

If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 23’ Sea Hunt center console with space for 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 you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It’s never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

For more information about fishing with Tight Line Charters, just send Capt. Alex a message down below.

Alex Mccullough

Captain

Alex Mccullough

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Afterwork Special

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $348 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore (Midday)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $355 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $445 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $445 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
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US $880 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jan 1
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Tuna Marathon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jan 1
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US $1,399 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 14 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (19)

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

88%

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Jillian R.
Jillian R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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3 Hour Trip – Afterwork Special on June 30, 2025

Captain 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.

Captain 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.  

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 Jillian R. recommends Tight Line Charters
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Megan J.
Megan J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fantastic trip

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore (Midday) on July 11, 2025

Captain Alex was a wonderful host and exceptional skipper. The boatride was smooth, and Alex's knowledge of the area and fishing was laudable. He kept a very clean boat and maneuvered the space beautifully. Would happily take a tour with Alex again!

Captain Alex was a wonderful host and exceptional skipper. The boatride was smooth, and Alex's knowledge of the area and fishing was laudable. He kept a very clean boat and maneuvered the space beautifully. Would happily take a tour with Alex again!  

 Megan J. recommends Tight Line Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

JAMES A.
JAMES A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) on July 17, 2025

Awesome trip, awesome captain, would book again.

Awesome trip, awesome captain, would book again.  

 JAMES A. recommends Tight Line Charters

May C.
May C.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

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Captain is nice

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore (Midday) on July 5, 2025

Generally it is good, because it’s inshore, only two of us were allowed to fish at the same time, other two had to stay and wait, 3-hour trip is not long enough.

Generally it is good, because it’s inshore, only two of us were allowed to fish at the same time, other two had to stay and wait, 3-hour trip is not long enough.  

 May C. recommends Tight Line Charters

Scott S.
Scott S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fantastic charter!

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3 Hour Trip – Inshore (Midday) on August 18, 2024

My family and I had a wonderful day of fishing with Captain Alex! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent with the kids. We caught a bunch of striped bass and Captain Alex was kind enough to filet our catch as well. Lots of great insight about the surrounding area and marine life too. We had a blast and would absolutely book again with Captain Alex in the future!

My family and I had a wonderful day of fishing with Captain Alex! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent with the kids. We caught a bunch of striped bass and Captain Alex was kind enough to filet our catch as well. Lots of great insight about the surrounding area and marine life too. We had a blast and would absolutely book again with Captain Alex in the future!  

 Scott S. recommends Tight Line Charters
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FAQs about Tight Line Charters

What are the trip rates for Tight Line Charters?

Tight Line Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $348 per group, additional US $55 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Afterwork Special (3 hours)
  • US $355 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (Midday) (3 hours)
  • US $445 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $445 per group, additional US $60 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $99 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,399 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Tuna Marathon (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tight Line Charters?

When you book a trip with Tight Line Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • 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
What's included in the trip price with Tight Line Charters?

Trips booked with Tight Line Charters include:

  • 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)
What types of fishing does Tight Line Charters offer?

Tight Line Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Varies trip by trip but generally nearshore and close to shore.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Tight Line Charters offer?

Tight Line Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Tight Line Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Tight Line Charters include:

  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Dogfish
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Squid
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Alex Mccullough

Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States

ID & license verified
25 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2024

Capt. Alex runs trips out of Marblehead aboard 23' Sea Hunt Center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Alex.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Cod
Cod
Dogfish
Dogfish
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Squid
Squid
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Varies trip by trip but generally nearshore and close to shore.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Spearfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

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

What’s included in the trip price

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

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 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 are always welcome on the boat and we teach kids of all ages how to fish!

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Marblehead right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
CodCod
HaddockHaddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)Mackerel (Atlantic)
PollockPollock
Shark (Blue)Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
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