Boston Fish Tales
Boston Fish Tales
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fishing Boston Harbor and its beautiful Islands with one of the area's most knowledgeable and personable Captains!
Join Captain Joe for a true New England fishing adventure where it's all about hands-on fishing.
This trip offers you and your crew the chance to hook into hard-fighting Stripers and Bluefish in the scenic waters of Boston Harbor and surrounding islands. With over 40+ years of local experience , Captian Joe knows every ledge,tide line,and tricks to get you a bite.
You'll be fishing aboard a fully loaded 31'JC sportfishing boat comfortably equipped for up to six guests.
The boat features, modern electronics, including GPS radar,and liferaft, along with an enclosed head (toilet) and plenty of cushion seating both inside and out of the sun. Whether you're chasing fish or cruising from spot to spot, you'll be doing it in comfort and style.
Trips typically run multiple rods 3-4 (at a time) depending on conditions- like tides,
wind and sea state-you'll be bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, or casting light tackle.
Live bait is included in the trip cost, and on some days you might even catch the bait yourself as a part of the experience ..
Captain Joe is a 'straight-shooter' who will give an honest read on the days conditions an tailor the trip to your group's experience levels.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, he'll be happy to share tips and techniques that come from a lifetime on these waters.
You're welcome to catch and release or keep any legal fish you land at the end of the trip.
Captain Joe or his mate will clean and fillet your catch so you can enjoy the freshest seafood possible-straight from the ocean to your table.
All gear,bait,and licenses are provided.
Just bring your food and drinks, a good attitude and Captian Joe will handle the rest.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fishing Boston Harbor and its beautiful Islands with one of the area's most knowledgeable and personable Captains!
Join Captain Joe for a true New England fishing adventure where it's all about hands-on fishing.
This trip offers you and your crew the chance to hook into hard-fighting Stripers and Bluefish in the scenic waters of Boston Harbor and surrounding islands. With over 40+ years of local experience , Captian Joe knows every ledge,tide line,and tricks to get you a bite.
You'll be fishing aboard a fully loaded 31'JC sportfishing boat comfortably equipped for up to six guests.
The boat features, modern electronics, including GPS radar,and liferaft, along with an enclosed head (toilet) and plenty of cushion seating both inside and out of the sun. Whether you're chasing fish or cruising from spot to spot, you'll be doing it in comfort and style.
Trips typically run multiple rods 3-4 (at a time) depending on conditions- like tides,
wind and sea state-you'll be bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, or casting light tackle.
Live bait is included in the trip cost, and on some days you might even catch the bait yourself as a part of the experience ..
Captain Joe is a 'straight-shooter' who will give an honest read on the days conditions an tailor the trip to your group's experience levels.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned angler, he'll be happy to share tips and techniques that come from a lifetime on these waters.
You're welcome to catch and release or keep any legal fish you land at the end of the trip.
Captain Joe or his mate will clean and fillet your catch so you can enjoy the freshest seafood possible-straight from the ocean to your table.
All gear,bait,and licenses are provided.
Just bring your food and drinks, a good attitude and Captian Joe will handle the rest.
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Captain Joe has a strategy that is different from other fish charters. Many charters will bring you out and go for quantity. That is, have you catch a lot of fish which is of course, fun. But most all these fish are small or mid sized. Nothing to write home about. Captain Joe doesn't fool around. Instead of quantity, he goes for size. He has special spots he goes to where the big stripers are. And I mean big. With Captain Joe I caught a 46 inch striper! Over 45 pounds. A monster. We had 4 people and we all caught huge stripers. Captain Joe delivers on the big fish. Highly recommend him! We're going to go with him again.
Joe has a passion for catching! He used many methods and locations to ensure fishing translated to catching. Variety of gear and bait onboard. VERY clean boat (and a nice potty). Joe and Eric (first mate) were both very attentive. Book these guys if you have a wife and kid(s) on the trip, and you won’t go wrong. Great conversation and great music. My son says, “Eric was very helpful.” Eric and Joe were both great teachers from basic to advanced and had a good feel for the skill level on the boat. I even learned how to make a dead fish swim like it’s live. Shhh, I’m not telling; book Joe if you want to know. These guys are constantly working to get on the fish and get them in the boat. Lots of great views thoughout the harbor are a bonus. Joe communicated when we booked, when the trip was near, and showed up on time the day of. Eric took plenty of great pictures and videos (which keeps dad fishing too). I’d book these guys again and again. Thank you for the great trip, Joe and Eric.
The marina and boat were easy to find and the captain and furst mate were ready to go. We tried a couple places initially that did not produce but Captain Joe was undaunted. We found a spot behind an island and before we knew it we were on the fish! All 4 of us caught large striped bass and our sons thoroughly enjoyed it! Captain Joe and first mate Steve were on the spot with nets for fish and fresh bait for the next fish, plus they are really solid dudes. Would definitely book again with Captain Joe.
Captian Joe and his first mate were awesome! My friends and I had a great time! Captian Joe was always routing for the fish to bite and never wasted time. If the fish weren’t biting in one area he would race off to the next in hopes for more activity. He was amazing and I will definitely be booking with him again next summer!
Captain Joe and his first mate Steve were incredible. We had a great time out on a beautiful morning, caught some enormous fish, and made some great memories. Joe had excellent knowledge of where and how to catch the most fish, and took the time to train those who hadn't fished before. He also did all of the butchering and provided ice for our cooler to take it home. Fantastic time, would recommend!
FAQs about Boston Fish Tales
- US $750 per group - 5 Hour Fishing Trip Inshore (5 hours)
- US $950 per group - 7 Hour Fishing Trip Inshore (7 hours)
- Toilet There is enclosed head /toilet for your convenience in privacy.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Sometimes fishing for live bait is part of the trip, not all the time though. It's Lots of fun! Usually everyone gets to do it and it's a good introduction on how to do things or sometimes Captain and mate might have caught it ready for you ?)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Just bring a cooler Fish tales offer fishing cleaning and filleting. Free of charge. We will be happy to bag and ice your fish for you..?)
- First mate (Tipping is always greatly appreciated it. The mate works very hard and shows up hours before your trip even begins to make a secret brew of mixed baits to ensure that you can possibly catch your fish of a lifetime ! Tipping is 15% or 20%..)
- Fishing license (Your fishing license is covered by the boat license. Not to worry everyone is covered.?)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Through out the years one thing remains the same with me . My passion and dedication to all my guests that come aboard from the most experienced to the first time leave with memories for years to come. Kids and moms are welcome.
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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.
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