Captain
Tim Lynch

Member since June 2023 Salem, United States
Background
I have been fishing the New England inshore waters and offshore waters in the Gulf of Maine for over 50 years. My son Paul has been doing the same for over 20 years. We are both United States Coast Guard licensed boat captains and are passionate about sharing our fishing experience and expertise with our customers.
Techniques
Inshore and offshore ground fishing for flounder, tautog, haddock, cod, halibut, redfish, pollock, etc. Top water fishing for striped bass, mackerel, tuna, etc.

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Salem, United States
Background
I have been fishing the New England inshore waters and offshore waters in the Gulf of Maine for over 50 years. My son Paul has been doing the same for over 20 years. We are both United States Coast Guard licensed boat captains and are passionate about sharing our fishing experience and expertise with our customers.
Techniques
Inshore and offshore ground fishing for flounder, tautog, haddock, cod, halibut, redfish, pollock, etc. Top water fishing for striped bass, mackerel, tuna, etc.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salem
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4.2 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Beverly
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Sam E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great AM 4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Striped Bass Inshore - $550 on July 3, 2026
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...
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Rodney D.
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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Awesome Fishing Out of Boston Area!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Offshore for 4 $1100 on August 7, 2026
My son and I caught fish all day long with Captain Paul at City Hawk Charters.ย  Red Fish, Haddock were biting and Captain...
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Drew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Yearly Adventure From Now On!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Striped Bass Inshore - $550 on July 5, 2026
The hospitality was nothing short of amazing!! Captain Paul put us on the fish all morning. Whether it was first thing...
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Paul D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip for Kids

VERIFIED   NEW  (Mid Morning) Mackerel Fishing $375 on July 31, 2026
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...
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Thomas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Mackerel Fishing - 9:30 AM on June 28, 2026
It was a great time on the water. Cpt. Rick made sure the kids caught fish and had a great time. Super knowledgeable about...
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