City Hawk Charters 

July 3 was a beautiful morning to be on the water. We had two beginners with us so the bait-fishing portion of the trip was great for instruction and building confidence. There we caught mostly mackerel with a pollack and few baby cod. Captain Rick was super-knowledgeable and very kind with my kids. No luck today with the striper but luck is all that was. City Hawk definitely set us up for success. We definitely recommend City Hawk and Captain Rick for your next charter.

The hospitality was nothing short of amazing!! Captain Paul put us on the fish all morning. Whether it was first thing going out catching our live bait or catching the strippers throughout the day. We all caught fish and we couldn’t have been happier with this charter experience. We will absolutely be making this an annual tradition and certainly making many more memories like we did today!! Great crew, great fish, and great experience!! Thanks again!!

Captain put the boat right of a full house of mackerel, cod, and pollack. Kids 11 and 8 had a ball hauliing up fish and releasing them for future anglers.

Fishing was great and Captain Rick could not have been better! All 4’pf us caught fish so we have dinner tonight! Highly recommend!

Captain Rick was great. A perfect morning. Caught fish. Would recommend.

What an absolutely incredible day out on the water! If you’re looking for a top-tier fishing experience, look no further than a haddock trip around Stellwagen Bank. From start to finish, this was one of the best fishing adventures I’ve ever had. We were pulling in fish non-stop—haddock after haddock, with plenty of action all day long. The crew knew exactly where to go, and they put us right on the fish. It wasn’t just luck—it was clear these folks know the waters like the back of their hand. But what truly set this trip apart was the crew. They weren’t just knowledgeable and professional—they felt like family. They were warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to share the experience with us. Whether it was helping with gear, cleaning our catch, or just sharing stories between drops, they went above and beyond to make everyone feel at home. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable even during a full day offshore. Safety and comfort were clearly a priority, and it showed. I’ll be recommending this trip to everyone I know, and I’m already planning my next one. If you’re even thinking about a haddock trip in the area, do yourself a favor and book it—you won’t regret it.

Captain Paul took us out on an afternoon, inshore trip. We caught live bait, 5+ sea bass, and we're able to have a delicious fish dinner as a result. Captain Paul filleted our catch, and helped us prep it for home. The boat was gorgeous, smooth, incredibly comfortable, and overall an incredible ride. Captain Paul also played lots of music, which added a fun element to our trip. Captain Paul is highly knowledgeable and knows where to go to catch fish. He is also great at teaching how to fish so people of all skill levels can enjoy the experience and have a great time. Pick up is at a nice dock in a fun beachside location, with a store and bathrooms available. If you are serious about catching fish, and want to travel on a beautiful boat, this trip is for you. Highly recommend!

Capt. Paul was a great kid and very experienced.He didn’t mind our inexperience! Within minutes of getting to our first spot we filled the bait tank with mackerel which we pulled up 5 at a time! A quick ride to the next spot put us right on the Stripers and with his help got our limit and had a great fish dinner that night on the grill!!!!!

Paul and Dan were great! Super knowledgeable, quick to put us on the bait fish then head for larger bass. Our boat was so popular all the other anglers kept following us! We were able to land one huge bass and my little guy was able to have fun reeling in another before he broke off the line. It was a great day on the water.

We went out for a quick 4-hour trip with Captain Paul at the end of August. My kids had a blast and we caught two of the biggest stripers I’ve ever seen. Wish we had done a full day. This was the perfect end-of-summer trip. We will absolutely be back.