North Shore Anglers 

4.8/5 (15 reviews)
 Harbor Loop 9, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States

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 now and is passionate about the service he provides. With trips suitable for both experienced anglers as well as newcomers, there’s no reason to miss out on what could easily be a trip of a lifetime.

Frank’s boat is a custom-buil 28ft center console that’s powered by twin 200 HP Yamaha engine. 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 waters make for great fishing both inshore and offshore. Big Striped Bass, Flounder, and others can be found inshore.

Captain Frank will provide you with all the gear you’ll need. This includes Shimano 6500 Baitrunner reels and 7ft boat rods for Bass, and 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.

Frank Taormina

Captain

Frank Taormina

12 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 Hour Striped Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Striped Bass (Mid Day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
3 Hour Striped Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $450 
4 Hour Striped Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $575 
4 Hr Striped Bass (mid day)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - May 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $575 
Night Time Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
Price for up to 4 people
US $650 
6 Hour Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank
4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank
4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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Michael G.
Michael G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3 hour Striped Bass

VERIFIED

3 Hour Striped Bass (PM) on August 7, 2024

Captain Frank was very knowledgable his patients and professionalism was truly remarkable especially with individuals in the group that were less experienced with fishing, in the end though the experience was amazing and the memories will last a life time...Definetly recommend North Shore Anglers out of Gloucester

Captain Frank was very knowledgable his patients and professionalism was truly remarkable especially with individuals in the group that were less experienced with fishing, in the end though the experience was amazing and the memories will last a life time...Definetly recommend North Shore Anglers out of Gloucester  

 Michael G. recommends North Shore Anglers

Robert D.
Robert D.

Louisville, CO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Captain Jack

VERIFIED

3 Hour Striped Bass (AM) on July 16, 2023

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

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

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 Robert D. recommends North Shore Anglers

Gustavo B.
Gustavo B.

Lexington, MA

4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank

VERIFIED

Night Time Striped Bass on August 22, 2023

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.

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.  

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 Gustavo B. recommends North Shore Anglers
Frank Taormina
Frank Taormina (The Captain)
Replied on August 23, 2023
Thank you sir ! It was a great night !
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Vladimir T.
Vladimir T.

Acton, Massachusetts

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Half Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED

3 Hour Striped Bass (AM) on June 17, 2018

It's been a great trip. The weather was perfect. The ride was smooth - we were fishing in several locations, caught a few striper bass but, unfortunately, no keepers. But we saw about a dozen dolphins swimming nearby and even following our boat just about 100 feet away. Overall, a great trip. Thank you, captain Frank!

It's been a great trip. The weather was perfect. The ride was smooth - we were fishing in several locations, caught a few striper bass but, unfortunately, no keepers. But we saw about a dozen dolphins swimming nearby and even following our boat just about 100 feet away. Overall, a great trip. Thank you, captain Frank!  

 Vladimir T. recommends North Shore Anglers

Dennis J.
Dennis J.

Queensbury, NY

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing Charter

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Striped Bass on July 21, 2018

Great guys, worked hard to get us on fish. Got three nice stripers and another 7 or 8 shy of keeper length. Then gave us a reservation for a a awesome seafood restaurant sat right down no wait. We will be back again.

Great guys, worked hard to get us on fish. Got three nice stripers and another 7 or 8 shy of keeper length. Then gave us a reservation for a a awesome seafood restaurant sat right down no wait. We will be back again.  

 Dennis J. recommends North Shore Anglers
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FAQs about North Shore Anglers

What are the trip rates for North Shore Anglers?

North Shore Anglers offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Striped Bass (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Striped Bass (Mid Day) (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3 Hour Striped Bass (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 4 Hour Striped Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group - 4 Hr Striped Bass (mid day) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Night Time Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Striped Bass (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with North Shore Anglers?

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
What's included in the trip price with North Shore Anglers?

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 (license covers the trip)
What types of fishing does North Shore Anglers offer?

North Shore Anglers offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 20 miles)
What fishing techniques does North Shore Anglers offer?

North Shore Anglers offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle (Striped Bass , Flounder)
  • Heavy Tackle (For Tuna.)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Ice Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with North Shore Anglers?

Top targeted fish species with North Shore Anglers include:

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

Your captain

Frank Taormina

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Response time 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 very best trip possible. My preferred style for Striped Bass is jigging for live bait and trolling or pitching the bait in structure where fish might hang out.

Our Team
Jarret P.

Jarret P.

Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish
Bluefish
Haddock
Haddock
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Pollock
Pollock
Black Seabass
Black Seabass

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 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

Up to 20 miles

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Striped Bass , Flounder

Heavy Tackle

For Tuna.

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

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.

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 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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Gloucester right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
BluefishBluefish
HaddockHaddock
Mackerel (Atlantic)Mackerel (Atlantic)
PollockPollock
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)