Boston Fish Tales

Step aboard the 31’ Boston Fish Tales.
Fully updated in 2020.
When it come to equipment..
This boat has it all..
GPS,Radar,Fishfinder,Life raft,Life jackets.

The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. It also offers an enclosed head/toilet.
It also has plenty of seating in and out of the sun and rain if you like.

Boston Fish Tales will provide all your fishing needs; rods, reels, tackle, and even a fishing license. Its all included in the price.

Captain Joe will always give you an honest assessment of the current conditions, and his best recommendations based on the tides, catching and the customer’s level of experience.

Depending on the conditions and your desires, we will be catching striped bass and bluefish. Mackerel for live bait.
Live bait is included in the price and usually you might be catching it during your trip.
There will be a first mate on board to help you with everything and anything you will need.
Tips for great service are always appreciated.

During your fishing adventure, you’ll have an opportunity to catch and release any fish.
You are welcome to keep legal species during the trip.
At the end of your adventure Captain Joe or mate will be happy to clean and fillet your catch, so you can enjoy it at home. There’s nothing more amazing than the taste of fresh fish that you’ve caught.

When you book a trip at Boston Fish Tales, you are going to have a great time and catch fish. Captain Joe will take you under his wing and show you tips and tricks that he has learned over his 40+ years of fishing experience in the area.

Just bring yourself, your family, your friends, and whatever food or other beverages you’ll need, and get ready to have a great time!
Children 8yrs and up please so you’re good to get them going early.
This charter offers an unforgettable experience for kids,beginners, and
pro anglers . All aboard 🎣🎣🎣



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $700
    This half-day trip is popular for striped bass and bluefish. Striped bass is plentiful in these waters and usually easy to catch for new anglers. This inshore trip offers light tackle fishing action with live and chunk bait close to the rocks and around Beautiful Boston Harbor Islands. All bait and tackle are provided for this trip.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $900
    This is a 7-hour long inshore fishing trip for Striped Bass and Bluefish. You will be chunking with live bait and trolling.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Kevin M.
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WOW!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 8, 2024
Wow! Really doesn’t describe our awesome day with Captain Joe and Artie. My wife and I had an incredible trip!! I am an avid...
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Susan C.
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So much FUN !!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 13, 2024
We had four people all ages - 70 yrs grandma, Mom, & two teen boys (19 & 17).  We all caught fish, threw back more than we...
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Xi-Yong (. F.
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Great family fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on July 28, 2024
Captain Joe and Artie are the best. With 40 years of experiences, Captain Joe knows exactly where to stop for fishing. Artie...
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Park M.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on September 13, 2024
The captain and 1st mate were amazing! We caught so many large striper that I quit counting. Other boats nearby getting nothing...
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Deb S.
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4 Fish, 3 happy boys

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM on August 18, 2024
Joe and Artie are the magic sauce here…  Smarty, salty guys who were out at 3a to get our bait, and met us at the dock at...
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FAQs about Boston Fish Tales

Boston Fish Tales offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Boston Fish Tales, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Boston Fish Tales include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Boston Fish Tales offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Boston Fish Tales offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Boston Fish Tales include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish

Your captain

Joe D'Orsi
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
ID & license verified
107 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
Angler's Choice
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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.

The fish you can target

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
J C Boats
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 325HP
Max cruising speed
17 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
8 yrs or older
You Keep Catch
Slot limit on Stripers

How you can pay

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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