First Bite Charters 

4.6/5 (109 reviews)
 1 Cove Way, Quincy, MA 02169, United States

First Bite Charters 

Quincy, MA, United States
35 ft
6
4.6/5 (109 reviews)

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!

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!

Dan Morrell
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FATHERS DAY SPECIAL
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jun 17 - Jun 24
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 20 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
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
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
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
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
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
109 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (100)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
88%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
83%
Recommended
66%
Caught fish

All reviews (109)

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Yin Wang
Yin Wang
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
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New
Great Father’s Day gift
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 19, 20264 adults2 children

Captain Dan and Tom were great hosts. Knowledgeable and courteous. We caught a big stripe bass and everyone had a great time! Highly recommended.

Matt Pieroway
Matt Pieroway
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
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!

Jason Hutchinson
Jason Hutchinson
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 14, 20256 adults

Dan Morrell
Response from Captain

thank you hope to see you next year

Ramoni Evaristo
Ramoni Evaristo
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2021
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Dan
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20256 adults

Dan Morrell
Response from Captain

It was pleasure to have you guys, lots of fun thanks

John McDonald
John McDonald
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2025
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.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Atlantic Mackerel

FAQs about First Bite Charters

First Bite Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - FATHERS DAY SPECIAL - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip - Tuna (10 hours)
When you book a trip with First Bite Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head with sink
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Bed For 2 people
  • Flybridge The boat has a flybridge
  • Live bait well Very large, up to 50 live baits
  • Multimedia system Stereo system
  • Outriggers Rudd 19
  • Tuna tubes Full Tuna fishing equipment 130s and 7.6 Chathams
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box Plenty of ice
  • Radar Garmin
Trips booked with First Bite Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Tom , 30 years of experience, very knowledgeable )
  • Fishing license
First Bite Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
First Bite Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Kite fishing (The most exciting way to fish for tuna)
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing (We go haddock and cod fishing)
Top targeted fish species with First Bite Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your captain

Dan Morrell
Dan Morrell
Dan Morrell

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2017

Captain Dan Morrell has 35 years of experience fishing and guiding customers. He's a local to the area, and he's spent those 3 decades wisely – learning the best fishing spots and all the little tricks of the local fish. His favorite thing about being an angler and captain is the ocean, a passion he's happy to share with all of his guests!

ID & license verified
109 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2017

Captain Dan Morrell has 35 years of experience fishing and guiding customers. He's a local to the area, and he's spent those 3 decades wisely – learning the best fishing spots and all the little tricks of the local fish. His favorite thing about being an angler and captain is the ocean, a passion he's happy to share with all of his guests!

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Flounder
Flounder
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel

What is the boat like?

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Kite Fishing
The most exciting way to fish for tuna
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
We go haddock and cod fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full head with sink
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Bed
For 2 people
Flybridge
The boat has a flybridge
Live bait well
Very large, up to 50 live baits
Multimedia system
Stereo system
Outriggers
Rudd 19
Tuna tubes
Full Tuna fishing equipment 130s and 7.6 Chathams
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Plenty of ice
Radar
Garmin

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Tom , 30 years of experience, very knowledgeable
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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
No

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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Quincy right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
HaddockHaddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)Mackerel (Atlantic)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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