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North Shore Anglers 

4.9
(25 reviews)
 Harbor Loop 9, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States–

North Shore Anglers 

Gloucester, MA, United States
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28 ft
6
4.9
(25 reviews)
+73
+70

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Captain Frank Taormina and North Shore Anglers invite you to an exciting fishing adventure out of Gloucester, MA. Frank has been fishing the local waters for more than two decades and is passionate about the service he provides. With trips suitable for both experienced anglers and newcomers, there’s no reason to miss out on what could easily be a trip of a lifetime.

Frank’s boat is a custom-built 28 ft center console powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines. It contains all the necessary navigation equipment by Furuno, as well as amenities such as a portable toilet. There’s enough room on the boat for four anglers, so feel free to bring some friends who like to fish with you.

Gloucester’s waters offer great fishing both inshore and offshore. Big Striped Bass, Flounder, and other species can be found inshore.

Captain Frank will provide you with all the gear you’ll need. This includes Shimano 6500 Baitrunner reels and 7 ft boat rods for Bass, as well as Penn International gear. Bait and fishing licenses are also included, so all that’s left for you to do is bring a pair of polarized sunglasses and some sunscreen. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks, too, if you’re so inclined, and get ready for a fun time.

Whether you’re looking to land a trophy Striped Bass or simply enjoy a memorable day on the water, Captain Frank is ready to make your Gloucester fishing adventure one to remember.

Captain Frank Taormina and North Shore Anglers invite you to an exciting fishing adventure out of Gloucester, MA. Frank has been fishing the local waters for more than two decades and is passionate about the service he provides. With trips suitable for both experienced anglers and newcomers, there’s no reason to miss out on what could easily be a trip of a lifetime.

Frank’s boat is a custom-built 28 ft center console powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engines. It contains all the necessary navigation equipment by Furuno, as well as amenities such as a portable toilet. There’s enough room on the boat for four anglers, so feel free to bring some friends who like to fish with you.

Gloucester’s waters offer great fishing both inshore and offshore. Big Striped Bass, Flounder, and other species can be found inshore.

Captain Frank will provide you with all the gear you’ll need. This includes Shimano 6500 Baitrunner reels and 7 ft boat rods for Bass, as well as Penn International gear. Bait and fishing licenses are also included, so all that’s left for you to do is bring a pair of polarized sunglasses and some sunscreen. Feel free to bring drinks or snacks, too, if you’re so inclined, and get ready for a fun time.

Whether you’re looking to land a trophy Striped Bass or simply enjoy a memorable day on the water, Captain Frank is ready to make your Gloucester fishing adventure one to remember.

Frank Taormina
Captain
Frank Taormina
13 years of experience
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (44)

Reviews (25)

  • Emory Oese-siegel
    Emory Oese-siegel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    kids had a blast, lots of action

    4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on July 18, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    kids had a great birthday trip. thanks to the captain for braving some less than ideal conditions, kids loved catching their own bait, and got put on right away to some great striper action.

  • Lynda Beausoleil
    Lynda Beausoleil
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Holy Stripers!!!

    3 Hour Trip-Inshore 10AM on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Frank found the stripers! All four of us caught a huge stripers!!! Great conditions! Captain Frank was awesome 👏🎣 we had a great time enjoyed every minute…

  • Samuel Yoakum
    Samuel Yoakum
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Dad’s! This is the one to book.

    4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on July 1, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Frank and Jaden were outstanding. They got us to the spot with lines in the water in record time. We pulled stripers out at every spot we tried. Kept us safe from the bad storm that rolled in. All 3 of my teens said it is the best fishing experience they have ever had!

  • Dan Razionale
    Dan Razionale
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    7/31 , 10am - 1pm

    3 Hour Trip-Inshore 10AM on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    Awesome team, super knowledgeable about the area, and a fun group to hangout with for a few hours. Caught a keeper and a large striker in only a few hours. Would definitely recommend

  • Vincent Nunziato
    Vincent Nunziato
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Very Knowledgeable

    4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults

    Went Father’s Day weekend with my 2 adult sons. We caught stripers on light gear which is always fun. Frank is a serious fisherman but also very personable. We will be back for a Tuna trip.

  • Travis Groves
    Travis Groves
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Day of fishing!

    6 Hr – Striped Bass on July 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    Huge Striped Bass! Went out yesterday with Jay and Sam and had a blast! Caught big Stripers and even some keepers. Very knowledgeable and efficient crew.

  • Robert Dodge
    Robert Dodge
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Jack

    3 Hr – Inshore Fishing Trip on July 16, 2023 • 2 adults

    Had a great time. Weather did not cooperate, but the day was still enjoyable.

  • Gustavo Bottan
    Gustavo Bottan
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2023
    4.0
    Verified

    4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank

    4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on August 22, 2023 • 2 adults

    We had the perfect weather to enjoy the fishing and beauty of our surroundings. Caught our live bait which all but guaranteed stripper strikes. We also used eels for night fishing.

  • Jeff Ruebesam
    Jeff Ruebesam
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2015
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Frank

    Half Day Trip - Striped Bass (PM) on July 10, 2018 • 2 adults

    Afternoon trip for striped bass. Overall slow day of fishing for all boats but kept trying and suddenly found a hot spot and caught three keepers. Thanks to Captain Frank and Mate John for a memorable experience.

  • Nils Nugteren
    Nils Nugteren
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip - Flounder (AM) on June 23, 2018 • 2 adults

    Awesome (half)day on the water with Captain Frank. It was my sons first time fishing on the ocean, Captain Frank and mate Lennie went all out to make it a great experience. Totally recommend, thanks guys!

Rating

4.9
25 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (44)

All reviews (25)

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Emory Oese-siegel
Emory Oese-siegel
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
kids had a blast, lots of action
4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on July 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

kids had a great birthday trip. thanks to the captain for braving some less than ideal conditions, kids loved catching their own bait, and got put on right away to some great striper action.

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Lynda Beausoleil
Lynda Beausoleil
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Holy Stripers!!!
3 Hour Trip-Inshore 10AM on July 18, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Frank found the stripers! All four of us caught a huge stripers!!! Great conditions! Captain Frank was awesome 👏🎣 we had a great time enjoyed every minute…

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Frank Taormina
Response from Captain

thanks Lynda!! your crew was great!

Samuel Yoakum
Samuel Yoakum
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Dad’s! This is the one to book.
4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on July 1, 2025 • 4 adults

Captain Frank and Jaden were outstanding. They got us to the spot with lines in the water in record time. We pulled stripers out at every spot we tried. Kept us safe from the bad storm that rolled in. All 3 of my teens said it is the best fishing experience they have ever had!

Frank Taormina
Response from Captain

Thank you Sam for choosing north shore anglers !! Glad we could make great memories for your family ! Those fish were huge!

Dan Razionale
Dan Razionale
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
7/31 , 10am - 1pm
3 Hour Trip-Inshore 10AM on June 30, 2025 • 2 adults

Awesome team, super knowledgeable about the area, and a fun group to hangout with for a few hours. Caught a keeper and a large striker in only a few hours. Would definitely recommend

Frank Taormina
Response from Captain

Thank you Dan ! It was a great day !

Vincent Nunziato
Vincent Nunziato
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Very Knowledgeable
4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass on June 14, 2025 • 4 adults

Went Father’s Day weekend with my 2 adult sons. We caught stripers on light gear which is always fun. Frank is a serious fisherman but also very personable. We will be back for a Tuna trip.

Frank Taormina
Response from Captain

Thank you Vincent . You guys were awesome !!

FAQs about North Shore Anglers

North Shore Anglers offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hr – Inshore Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hr – Inshore Fishing Trip - 1:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hr – Inshore Fishing Trip - 10:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hr – Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hr – Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 4 Hr – Night Time Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hr – Striped Bass (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 10 Hr – Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)
When you book a trip with North Shore Anglers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin.
  • Fishfinder Garmin.
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with North Shore Anglers include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait will be caught during the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included.)
  • Fishing license (The license covers the trip.)
North Shore Anglers offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 20 miles.)
North Shore Anglers offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Ice fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with North Shore Anglers include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Haddock
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Pollock
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Frank Taormina
Frank Taormina
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
8 Fishing Reports
61 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018
Born and raised in Gloucester, MA, I have been fishing its waters for 20 years. My passion and love for fishing started at a very young age, and I pride myself on providing you with the best trip possible. My preferred style for Striped Bass is jigging for live bait, as well as trolling or pitching bait around structure where fish might be holding.
Our Team
Jarret P.
Jarret P.
Captain
Frank Taormina
Frank Taormina
8
reports
61
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Born and raised in Gloucester, MA, I have been fishing its waters for 20 years. My passion and love for fishing started at a very young age, and I pride myself on providing you with the best trip possible. My preferred style for Striped Bass is jigging for live bait, as well as trolling or pitching bait around structure where fish might be holding.
The crew
Jarret P.
Jarret P.
Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock

Real catches by this captain

  • kids had a blast, lots of action
    Emory O.
    Emory O.
  • Holy Stripers!!!
    Lynda B.
    Lynda B.
  • Solid trip
    Cameron N.
    Cameron N.
  • Amazing Day of fishing!
    Travis G.
    Travis G.
  • Dad’s! This is the one to book.
    Samuel Y.
    Samuel Y.
  • 7/31 , 10am - 1pm
    Dan R.
    Dan R.
  • Very Knowledgeable
    Vincent N.
    Vincent N.
  • Half day trip with Captain Jack
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
  • July fishing trip
    Jeff P.
    Jeff P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Ice Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin.
Fishfinder
Garmin.
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait will be caught during the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included.
Fishing license
The license covers the trip.

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 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
we encourage everyone to come fish with us at North Shore Anglers
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
HaddockHaddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)Mackerel (Atlantic)
PollockPollock
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)

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