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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Striped Bass (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $450
    Experience Gloucester fishing the local way. We have the local knowledge to guide you to a once in a lifetime Trophy Striped Bass Our 28' Contender center console allows us to fish those hard to reach areas for Striped Bass tucked away in the rocks, but also capable enough to head offshore if we need to.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    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
    US $450
    Experience Gloucester fishing the local way. We have the local knowledge to guide you to a once in a lifetime Trophy Striped Bass Our 28' Contender center console allows us to fish those hard to reach areas for Striped Bass tucked away in the rocks, but also capable enough to head offshore if we need to.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Striped Bass (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $450
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Striped Bass (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $600
    Fish on my 28ft Contender Center console for a half day of serious fishing fun
  • Private trip
    Night Time Striped Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 30
    US $600
    Test your luck after hours and grab the opportunity to fish night bite. You will be fishing live bait as well as some soft plastics. 4 person max.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
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FAQs about 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 $600 per group - 4 Hour Striped Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Night Time Striped Bass (4 hours)

When you book a trip with North Shore Anglers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portable.
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well
  • 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
  • Fishing License

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 (Striped Bass , Flounder)
  • Heavy Tackle (For Tuna.)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Ice Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with North Shore Anglers include:
  • Cod
  • Haddock
  • Halibut
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Frank Taormina
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States
5 Fishing Reports
42 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cod Cod
Haddock Haddock
Halibut Halibut
Whiting Whiting

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 20 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Striped Bass , Flounder
Heavy Tackle
For Tuna.
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Ice Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Portable.
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
live bait will be caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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 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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
Caught a 33\u201d and this 34\u201d. Both back in the water
Beautiful sunset while fishing.
4 hour night fishing for strippers with Captain Frank
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Robert D.
Louisville, CO
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 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.
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Gustavo B.
Lexington, MA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
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...
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Vladimir T.
Acton, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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...
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Dennis J.
Queensbury, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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Jeffrey R.
Columbia, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Striped Bass (PM) on July 10, 2018
Afternoon trip for striped bass. Overall slow day of fishing for all boats but kept trying and suddenly found a hot spot and...
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