On The Side Charters
On The Side Charters
On The Side Charters operates out of the historic town of Newburyport, MA, offering a variety of fishing trips from 3 to 10 hours. The waters around Newburyport are teeming with a wide range of species, and On The Side Charters makes the most of this fact, by offering trips targeting anything from Mackerel and Flounder in the shallows, to huge Sharks and monster Bluefin Tuna way out into the ocean.
The boat you will be spending the day on is a 29' Webbers Coast downeast with room aboard for up to 6 guests. She's powered by an impressive 280 HP General Motors engine, meaning you will waste no time getting to the best fishing grounds offshore, and comes equipped with everything you will need for some awesome fishing.
The vessel features all-new Simrad electronics, with CHIRP sonar to allow the best possible view of what lurks beneath you. Once you're locked in on your catch, a choice of realistic lures and live bait fresh from the tank will be too tempting for any fish to ignore, and the vessel's tournament grade tackle will give you the best chance of landing whatever you sink your hook into.
Captain Jonathan Carey takes pride in offering one of the best selections of trips around, welcoming clients aboard for anything from 3-hour stints after work catching tasty Striped Bass for dinner, to 10-hour offshore adventures doing battle with giant Bluefin Tuna. In order to be productive targeting so many species, he offers a choice of light and heavy tackle, with the option to troll, spin, jig, and pop, as well as to drift, fly, and kite fish.
Even if fishing is not your thing, On The Side Charters have the perfect trip for you, taking in the Newburyport waterfront on a 2-hour sunset cruise. No matter what trip you choose, Captain John will work with you to make sure it is exactly what you are looking for. On offshore trips, all large Bluefin are kept by the boat, but Captain John will give you a 10% discount on your next trip.
On The Side Charters operates out of the historic town of Newburyport, MA, offering a variety of fishing trips from 3 to 10 hours. The waters around Newburyport are teeming with a wide range of species, and On The Side Charters makes the most of this fact, by offering trips targeting anything from Mackerel and Flounder in the shallows, to huge Sharks and monster Bluefin Tuna way out into the ocean.
The boat you will be spending the day on is a 29' Webbers Coast downeast with room aboard for up to 6 guests. She's powered by an impressive 280 HP General Motors engine, meaning you will waste no time getting to the best fishing grounds offshore, and comes equipped with everything you will need for some awesome fishing.
The vessel features all-new Simrad electronics, with CHIRP sonar to allow the best possible view of what lurks beneath you. Once you're locked in on your catch, a choice of realistic lures and live bait fresh from the tank will be too tempting for any fish to ignore, and the vessel's tournament grade tackle will give you the best chance of landing whatever you sink your hook into.
Captain Jonathan Carey takes pride in offering one of the best selections of trips around, welcoming clients aboard for anything from 3-hour stints after work catching tasty Striped Bass for dinner, to 10-hour offshore adventures doing battle with giant Bluefin Tuna. In order to be productive targeting so many species, he offers a choice of light and heavy tackle, with the option to troll, spin, jig, and pop, as well as to drift, fly, and kite fish.
Even if fishing is not your thing, On The Side Charters have the perfect trip for you, taking in the Newburyport waterfront on a 2-hour sunset cruise. No matter what trip you choose, Captain John will work with you to make sure it is exactly what you are looking for. On offshore trips, all large Bluefin are kept by the boat, but Captain John will give you a 10% discount on your next trip.
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Customer reviews
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Was great having you guys on board and equally awesome we could prove not everything is bigger in Texas !
Jon was a great guide and his knowledge of the local waters was greatly appreciated. My son in law, grandsons and I had a great time. Landed several good size fish in a short period of time. When a captain enjoys his Chosen profession as much as Jon does, it’s easy to please his party. Nice guy with a good boat. Happy sailing my friend, keep up the great work. I highly recommend a charter with On the side charters. 👍🏻😎🤙 Mr. Brewer
Was a pleasure! The boys did great! Looking forward to next year! Safe travels!
My group and I had an amazing time even though we had no luck at all. The Captain tried everything he could to get us at least something but even without catching anything my group just enjoyed the time with the Captain.
Very good experience. Capt Jonathan accommodated us in a short notice booking. We managed to get on the fish and had a great time. Local and knowledgeable Capt from the immediate area. I would recommend this booking.
We had an outstanding trip with Jon. A true professional. My cousins had never fished in the ocean before this trip however Jon made sure that they caught fish ! A memorable day Thanks Jon !!!
FAQs about On The Side Charters
What are the trip rates for On The Side Charters?
- US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Evening Bass Fishing (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (Afternoon) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (Morning) (4 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Sharks (8 hours)
- US $1,650 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bluefin & Sharks (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with On The Side Charters?
- Toilet Full Marine Head with Holding Tank
- GPS New Simrad NSS 9
- Fishfinder CHIRP Sonar 1Kw
- Bed Full VBerth
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar 24 mile Furuno
What's included in the trip price with On The Side Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does On The Side Charters offer?
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
What fishing techniques does On The Side Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with On The Side Charters?
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Dogfish
- Flounder
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Mako)
- Shark (Porbeagle)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Skate
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
In addition to being an experienced captain in my own right, I have mated for and learned from some of the best old time captains in the area. I bring to the table over 20 years experience fishing from Provincetown Cape Cod to the Gulf of Maine out to Georges Bank chasing Striped Bass to Bluefin Tuna and everything in between. For the last ten years, I have been a commercial Tuna and Bass fisherman. My experience covers commercial, charter, and head boat fishing. As a lifetime angler, I enjoy both fresh and saltwater fishing. My passion, however, is definitely saltwater. This transition occurred after my first experience catching a Bluefin Tuna....I can still hear that drag screaming!!! If you are a life long angler like myself or a begginer, let me share my love of the ocean and fishing with you and your group. I guarantee you will not only leave with a memorable experience but also new knowledge, and most likely some dinner! We are now offerong corporate charters on our 37' Duffy.
In addition to being an experienced captain in my own right, I have mated for and learned from some of the best old time captains in the area. I bring to the table over 20 years experience fishing from Provincetown Cape Cod to the Gulf of Maine out to Georges Bank chasing Striped Bass to Bluefin Tuna and everything in between. For the last ten years, I have been a commercial Tuna and Bass fisherman. My experience covers commercial, charter, and head boat fishing. As a lifetime angler, I enjoy both fresh and saltwater fishing. My passion, however, is definitely saltwater. This transition occurred after my first experience catching a Bluefin Tuna....I can still hear that drag screaming!!! If you are a life long angler like myself or a begginer, let me share my love of the ocean and fishing with you and your group. I guarantee you will not only leave with a memorable experience but also new knowledge, and most likely some dinner! We are now offerong corporate charters on our 37' Duffy.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
Checks
What’s biting in Newburyport right now
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Mackerel (Atlantic)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
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+66 hour trip • 4 personsUS $800
