First Bite Charters 

4.6/5 (108 reviews)
 1 Cove Way, Quincy, MA 02169, United States

First Bite Charters 

4.6/5 (108 reviews)
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1 Cove Way
Quincy, MA, United States

Captain Dan invites you to join him on board his 35’ Downeast. She’s a Bruno Stillman Sportfish boat, built in 2010 and restored in 2017 – you won’t miss any comforts of a modern vessel! Her spacious deck allows for 6 anglers to fish in comfort, without bumping elbows or knocking over gear. You’ll travel to your fishing grounds in comfort, she is very stable and rides smoothly – powered by a 375 HP Volvo engine.

The fish off the coast of Quincy are numerous and practically waiting for an angler to appear to give them a fight! In the waters closer to the coast you’ll go after Flounder in June, July, and August. The famous Striped Bass is available all summer long, from June to October. You’ll fish all over Quincy Bay, Boston Harbor, and the waters of Stellwagen Bank.

If you’re looking to check the prestigious Bluefin Tuna off your bucket list, the Tuna trip is right up your alley. This exciting, reel-screaming offshore action is available between August and November. Haddock is also a fish you can go after, from April to November. Remember to bring a camera to document your trophy catch!

Kids of all ages are welcome to join in-shore fishing trips but, we require a minimum age of 13 for offshore action. We will provide life jackets in all sizes. Live bait is caught during the trip. A full-head toilet ensures comfort even on longer trips, as well as a sink to freshen up between epic hook-ups.

Whether you’re a fan of fishing the beautiful inshore waters of Massachusetts or itching for offshore battles, First Bite Charters has a trip for you! Book now to experience the thrill of angling with Captain Dan!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (100)

Great Trip!
Great Trip!
Great Trip!
+97

Angler rating

78
13
4
2
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

66%

Showing 1 - 5 of 108 reviews
Showing: 5 of 108 reviews
John McDonald
John McDonald
5.0
Verified
Gentlemen of the Sea
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 20254 adults2 children
I (62) scheduled this trip for my son (32), my Son-in-law (38) and two grandsons (8 & 12). Being from Iowa, we are not “avid fishermen”. The crew was professional, helpful, courteous and most of all patient. My goal was to give these young men a “experience of a lifetime” that they could hold in their hearts forever. Capt. Dan and crew did everything they could to ensure that this happened. Mission Accomplished!!! The experience of being on a large boat, catching bait-fish (almost as big as anything we’ve caught before) and catching several large “stripped bass”. As “G’pa”, I received the honors of the BIGGEST fish!!! (too big to keep! LOL!) I highly recommend First Bite Charters for an experience of building memories for a lifetime with your family.
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+2
Reported Catch:
Striped Bass
Atlantic Mackerel
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Matt Pieroway
Matt Pieroway
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 20252 adults4 children
We booked a 5 hour trip for my 12 year old son’s Birthday. Kids had a blast ! It was a nice relaxing day on the water. Dan and Tom did everything and more to put us on the fish. Highly recommended booking with Captain Dan! Can’t wait to do it again!
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Jason Hutchinson
Jason Hutchinson
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 20256 adults
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
thank you hope to see you next year
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Ramoni Evaristo
Ramoni Evaristo
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20256 adults
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
It was pleasure to have you guys, lots of fun thanks
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Tim Mccaffrey
Tim Mccaffrey
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day!!
Full Day Trip - Inshore on August 17, 20246 adults
Booked the 7 hour Striper Charter, We had an amazing trip everyone in our group of 6 caught 2-3 Stripers each plus a fun blue fish Bycatch. It was our groups first time fishing Boston harbor and were surprised how congested the fishing spots can get so the crew has their hands full. From past trips and from today the first 4-5 hours was close to non stop action but once’s the tides shifted the bite stopped entirely. If I was to book a trip again I would definitely consider the half day charter. My friends can’t wait to go again!
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Reported Catch:
Striped Bass
Bluefish
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Trip availability and prices

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FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Jun 24
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Jun 24
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 8 - Nov 30
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Nov 1
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (100)

Great Trip!
Great Trip!
Great Trip!
+97

Angler rating

78
13
4
2
2

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

66%

Showing 1 - 5 of 108 reviews
Showing: 5 of 108 reviews
John McDonald
John McDonald
5.0
Verified
Gentlemen of the Sea
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 20254 adults2 children
I (62) scheduled this trip for my son (32), my Son-in-law (38) and two grandsons (8 & 12). Being from Iowa, we are not “avid fishermen”. The crew was professional, helpful, courteous and most of all patient. My goal was to give these young men a “experience of a lifetime” that they could hold in their hearts forever. Capt. Dan and crew did everything they could to ensure that this happened. Mission Accomplished!!! The experience of being on a large boat, catching bait-fish (almost as big as anything we’ve caught before) and catching several large “stripped bass”. As “G’pa”, I received the honors of the BIGGEST fish!!! (too big to keep! LOL!) I highly recommend First Bite Charters for an experience of building memories for a lifetime with your family.
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+2
Reported Catch:
Striped Bass
Atlantic Mackerel
1
Matt Pieroway
Matt Pieroway
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 27, 20252 adults4 children
We booked a 5 hour trip for my 12 year old son’s Birthday. Kids had a blast ! It was a nice relaxing day on the water. Dan and Tom did everything and more to put us on the fish. Highly recommended booking with Captain Dan! Can’t wait to do it again!
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Jason Hutchinson
Jason Hutchinson
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 20256 adults
Response from Captain
September 15, 2025
thank you hope to see you next year
0
Ramoni Evaristo
Ramoni Evaristo
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20256 adults
Response from Captain
August 25, 2025
It was pleasure to have you guys, lots of fun thanks
0
Tim Mccaffrey
Tim Mccaffrey
5.0
Verified
Perfect Day!!
Full Day Trip - Inshore on August 17, 20246 adults
Booked the 7 hour Striper Charter, We had an amazing trip everyone in our group of 6 caught 2-3 Stripers each plus a fun blue fish Bycatch. It was our groups first time fishing Boston harbor and were surprised how congested the fishing spots can get so the crew has their hands full. From past trips and from today the first 4-5 hours was close to non stop action but once’s the tides shifted the bite stopped entirely. If I was to book a trip again I would definitely consider the half day charter. My friends can’t wait to go again!
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Reported Catch:
Striped Bass
Bluefish
0

FAQs about First Bite Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1999
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bruno Stillman Sportfish
Boat type
Downeast

Engine model
Volvo tamd
Powered by
1 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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