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.

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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.
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Meat Wagon Fishing Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Yarmouth
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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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
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass/Bluefish (AM) on July 21, 2025
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Andy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable of Fisherman for Seasoned Anglers or Families

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass/Bluefish (AM) on July 24, 2024
50 plus Fish!!ย  My 3 teenage children and I booked The Meat Wagon with little experience or knowledge of Cape Cod in general.ย ...
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Joe L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome captain and crew

VERIFIED   10 Hour โ€“ Nantucket Trophy Fluke on July 21, 2024
They put us on the fluke from the beginning and we had action the entire trip. Highly recommend this boat and captain.
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Alan I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great striper fishing trip.

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass (Afternoon) on September 17, 2024
The whole family had a great time. The captain found fish even in tough conditions.
Alan I. recommends Meat Wagon Fishing Charters
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day of fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Striped Bass/Bluefish (AM) on August 16, 2024
We caught a bunch of fish and my family had a blast!
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