Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 Pontiac Road 17, Mashpee, MA 02649, United States

Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters 

Mashpee, MA, United States
23 ft
4
5.0/5 (1 review)

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Welcome to Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters! Our goal is to provide you with a top-tier charter experience during your time here on the waters of Cape Cod.

Your captain Christos Karplus is a USCG licensed captain and a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He works full time on ships as an engineer, and carries on his passion for the ocean when he is home by offering charters. He works on the water day in and day out to ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bluefin Tuna, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), Squid, Atlantic Mackerel, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Bonito, Tautog, and plenty more. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, and using the most effective fishing techniques available.

Trips with CKS Charters are child-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks and food for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be fishing from a restored 23' SeaCraft Center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes fully equipped with USCG approved and inspected safety gear, as well as all the most up to date Simrad electronics and essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with all of the most effective lures and bait to target the species you are after.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen, and foul weather gear such as a raincoat. If you have questions about what you should bring, just ask.

We look forward to having you aboard CKS Charters!

Welcome to Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters! Our goal is to provide you with a top-tier charter experience during your time here on the waters of Cape Cod.

Your captain Christos Karplus is a USCG licensed captain and a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He works full time on ships as an engineer, and carries on his passion for the ocean when he is home by offering charters. He works on the water day in and day out to ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Bluefin Tuna, Bluefish, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Scup (Porgy), Squid, Atlantic Mackerel, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Bonito, Tautog, and plenty more. You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, and using the most effective fishing techniques available.

Trips with CKS Charters are child-friendly, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Feel free to bring your own snacks and food for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be fishing from a restored 23' SeaCraft Center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes fully equipped with USCG approved and inspected safety gear, as well as all the most up to date Simrad electronics and essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with all of the most effective lures and bait to target the species you are after.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

It's recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen, and foul weather gear such as a raincoat. If you have questions about what you should bring, just ask.

We look forward to having you aboard CKS Charters!

Christos Karplus
Captain
Christos Karplus
7 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Black Seabass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 5:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Dec 31
Seabass (Black)
Scup (Porgy)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (5:00 AM, 10:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 30
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Recreational Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Dec 31
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Sean Davis
Sean Davis
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Arizona, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
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We went catching not fishing.
5 Hour Trip – Black Seabass on July 24, 20253 adults

Fun relaxing day on the boat. The Captain knew where the fish where and we filled the cooler. I would one hundred percent recommend this charter.

FAQs about Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters

Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Black Seabass (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Black Seabass - 5:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass - 10:30 AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Recreational Tuna (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cape Ketch Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Squid
  • Tautog
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Christos Karplus
Christos Karplus
Christos Karplus

Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States

1 Customer review
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Member since January 2025

I am a USCG licensed captain who grew up on Cape Cod fishing the surrounding since I was old enough to hold a rod. I am extremely passionate about all things on the water and as a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy I works full time on ships as an engineer. I carries on my passion for the ocean when I am home by offering charters. Working on the water day in and day out, I hope to ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime!

1 Customer review
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since January 2025

I am a USCG licensed captain who grew up on Cape Cod fishing the surrounding since I was old enough to hold a rod. I am extremely passionate about all things on the water and as a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy I works full time on ships as an engineer. I carries on my passion for the ocean when I am home by offering charters. Working on the water day in and day out, I hope to ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Squid
Squid
Tautog
Tautog
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Skipjack
Skipjack
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
SeaCraft
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

What’s biting in Mashpee right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
BonitoBonito
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
TautogTautog
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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