Island Girl Adventure 

5.0
(1 review)
 66 Main st Essex Boat Launch, Essex, MA 01929, United States

Island Girl Adventure 

Essex, MA, United States
23 ft
6
5.0
(1 review)

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Ready to cast a line in Essex? Island Girl Adventure is here to make it happen! Striped Bass Fishing,Digging for Steamer Clams & Lobstering

Striped Bass, Bluefish, Porbeagle Shark, Blue Shark, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right.

You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

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. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll step aboard a 23' Center console with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. and if fishing is a little slow that day we can always pull some lobster traps and dig for seme steamer clams

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

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Island Girl Adventure!

Ready to cast a line in Essex? Island Girl Adventure is here to make it happen! Striped Bass Fishing,Digging for Steamer Clams & Lobstering

Striped Bass, Bluefish, Porbeagle Shark, Blue Shark, and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right.

You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, drifting, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

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. Feel free to bring your own snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll step aboard a 23' Center console with capacity for 4 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. and if fishing is a little slow that day we can always pull some lobster traps and dig for seme steamer clams

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

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't leave home without sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Island Girl Adventure!

Brent Roundy
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6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Shark (Blue)
Mackerel (Atlantic)
+1
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Lorraine Mancuso
Lorraine Mancuso
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New Hampshire, US
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Fun family trip
Full Day on August 22, 20262 adults3 children

Sadly, we did not catch striped bass. But the kids had fun catching mackerel and pulling up the lobster traps. Beautiful scenery.. birds and seals. Captain Brent was awesome.

Brent Roundy
Response from Captain

Thank you Glad you had a great time even though the fish where picky eaters

FAQs about Island Girl Adventure

Island Girl Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Full Day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Island Girl Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Island Girl Adventure include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (water)
  • Fishing license
Island Girl Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (We fish the Essex & Ipswich rivers)
  • Inshore fishing (We fish along Plum Island ,Cranes & Caughlin Beach)
  • Nearshore fishing (Ipswich Bay)
Island Girl Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Island Girl Adventure include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)

Your captain

Brent Roundy
Brent Roundy

Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1 Customer review
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Member since April 2026

Benefit from Capt. Brent's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Essex. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, drifting, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Brent Roundy
Brent Roundy
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2026
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Benefit from Capt. Brent's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Essex. The crew has you covered if you wish to try trolling, drifting, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Lobster
Lobster
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Porbeagle Shark
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Lobster
Lobster
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Blue Shark
Blue Shark

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
May-Craft Boats
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
We fish the Essex & Ipswich rivers
Inshore Fishing
We fish along Plum Island ,Cranes & Caughlin Beach
Nearshore Fishing
Ipswich Bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Drinks
water
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
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

 PayPal

 Checks

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