Captain
Chris James

Member since April 2023 Yarmouth, United States
Background
Born and raised on Cape Cod, Captain Chris James has been fishing the waters off Cape Cod since he could hold a fishing rod. His love of the ocean and passion for the challenge of catching fish gave way to a life on the water, and eventually, to Meat Wagon Fishing Charters. Captain Chris has over 30 years of experience including both commercial and recreational fishing. He holds a United States Coast Guard Master Captain’s License and has the necessary knowledge and expertise for fishing Massachusetts waters. When chartering with Meat Wagon, Captain Chris strives to share his passion for the ocean and its fish with every individual or group that comes aboard by providing a fun, safe, and successful experience with life-long memories made.

Hey, I'm Captain Chris James

Yarmouth, United States
Background
Born and raised on Cape Cod, Captain Chris James has been fishing the waters off Cape Cod since he could hold a fishing rod. His love of the ocean and passion for the challenge of catching fish gave way to a life on the water, and eventually, to Meat Wagon Fishing Charters. Captain Chris has over 30 years of experience including both commercial and recreational fishing. He holds a United States Coast Guard Master Captain’s License and has the necessary knowledge and expertise for fishing Massachusetts waters. When chartering with Meat Wagon, Captain Chris strives to share his passion for the ocean and its fish with every individual or group that comes aboard by providing a fun, safe, and successful experience with life-long memories made.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Yarmouth
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
These guys are the real deal! Highly recommend
These guys are the real deal! Highly recommend
These guys are the real deal! Highly recommend
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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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Sean S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys are the real deal! Highly recommend

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass/Bluefish (AM) on June 27, 2025
From start to finish this was one of the best day charters Iโ€™ve been on. There boat and equipment were top notch and they...
Sean S. recommends Meat Wagon Fishing Charters
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Kevin C.
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 Chris

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour โ€“ Bonita / False Albacore on September 1, 2025
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Matthew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Chris

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip โ€“ Giant Bluefin Tuna on August 17, 2025
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Joe G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass (Afternoon) on July 4, 2025
Weโ€™ve been on a ton of charters. Captain Chris with the Meat Wagon was definitely the best weโ€™ve ever been on.
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Carly G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass/Bluefish (AM) on July 21, 2025
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