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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Jun 24
    US $550
    Start your day off right, with some excellent fishing! You'll go after Stripers, Flounder, Bluefish, and whatever else takes the bait. The captain will provide you with all required equipment.
  • Private trip
    FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Jun 24
    US $550
    Start your day off right, with some excellent fishing! You'll go after Stripers, Flounder, Bluefish, and whatever else takes the bait. The captain will provide you with all required equipment.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    US $700
    Start your day off right, with some excellent fishing! You'll go after Stripers, Flounder, Bluefish, and whatever else takes the bait. The captain will provide you with all required equipment.
  • Private trip
    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
    Sleep in and go fishing, what could beat that for a day off? Go after Stripers, Bluefish, Flounder, and a variety of other species. You will be supplied with all necessary equipment for this trip.
  • Private trip
    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
    Spend the entire day fishing the productive waters off the coast of Quincy! You'll go after Mackerel, Bluefish, Stripers, and a lot of other fish. Remember to bring adequate clothing and a waterproof camera, the captain will provide you with all the gear you need!
  • Private trip
    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
    Head off the coast of Quincy and target the Haddock, Atlantic Mackerel, and anything else that you run into! The charter will supply you with all the fishing gear required.
  • Private trip
    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
    Spend the entire day going after one of the most prestigious offshore predators, Bluefin Tuna! You'll head some 25 to 30 miles off the coast in pursuit of these beasts. A first mate will be accompanying you on this trip, making sure he's at your service and that everything is running smoothly. For his efforts, there's a mandatory 20% tipping policy.
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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 (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (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
  • Flounder
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Dan Morrell
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
95 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Haddock Haddock

Boat specs

Bruno Stillman Sportfish (Downeast) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 375HP Volvo tamd engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

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

Amenities

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

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tom , 30 years of experience, very knowledgeable
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 95 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
Birthday Trip
Birthday Trip
Half day trip with Captain Dan and first Mate Tom
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Angler rating
67
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
63%
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Colleen C.
Randolph, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 10, 2023
I surprised my husband with a birthday charter for him and 5 buddies. They had a blast even though they didn’t catch a lot...
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Christopher Z.
Boston, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No Fish But Great Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2023
Big thank you to Captain Dan!  Although we didn’t catch any fish, it was a great day and my friends and I had a great time!
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Sharon H.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Dan and first Mate Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2023
Terrific experience. These kind, patient guys taught the boys so much about fishing.  Cannot wait to go out again.
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Brenna B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 2023
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Daniel S.
Englewood, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dan

VERIFIED   FATHERS DAY SPECIAL (PM) on June 19, 2023
Nice people
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