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Tim Lynch

Languages: English
Experience: 2 years

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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.

Hey, I'm Captain Tim Lynch

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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My Charter Listing

City Hawk Charters

4.9 / 5

(38 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(38 reviews)

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Salem • 28 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $350

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Plenty of Action!!!

Aug 1, 2025 Salem

Great memories being created!

Striped Bass Action!!!!

Jul 28, 2025 Salem

There is no shortage of great striped bass action aboard our City Hawk II boat.

Can't Wait To Do It Again!!!

Jul 10, 2025 Salem

"Had a great day on the water with Captain Paul! Boat was great and caught our limit of keepers! Can't wait to do it again!" Stacey P.

No Matter the Time of Day or Tide

Jul 5, 2025 Salem

People ask what is the best time of day to fish for striped bass? I tell them any time of day and on any tide whether it be high or low. Some days the fish are biting and some days they are not. That’s why it is called fishing.

No Matter the Time of Day or Tide

Jul 5, 2025 Salem

Striped Bass Action Continues!!!!

Jun 29, 2025 Salem

It did not take long for this charter to hook into several striped bass and they took home some nice fillets.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 38 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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5 stars		36
4 stars		1
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

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Katina L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Top fishing charter, #1 in Mass., hurry and book!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Inshore (pm) $500 on July 28, 2024

Katina L.

5.0 / 5

Jul 28, 2024

4 Hour Inshore (pm) $500

Top fishing charter, #1 in Mass., hurry and book!

VERIFIED

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... More

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...

Katina L. recommends City Hawk Charters

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Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2024

Katina thank you for such a wonderful five star review with such great details. I am glad you had such a wonderful experience and a great time and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2024

Katina thank you for such a wonderful five star review with such great details. I am glad you had such a wonderful experience and a great time and we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Captain replied

Marcus C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and kid friendly

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) $600 on October 29, 2023

Marcus C.

5.0 / 5

Oct 29, 2023

5 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) $600

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and kid friendly

VERIFIED

I took my son fishing as a birthday present for him. It’s the end of the season and the weather wasn’t the best, rain and a bit cold, but we were hoping to catch fish still. Captain Paul took us out to a couple spots close to shore and we almost immediately caught several mackerels and we would catch dozens by the end of our trip in different areas. They are very communicative and flexible and accommodating with the scheduling to meet our needs and most importantly, we caught lots... More

I took my son fishing as a birthday present for him. It’s the end of the season and the weather wasn’t the best, rain and...

Marcus C. recommends City Hawk Charters

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Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on November 4, 2023

Marcus thank you for the time you have taken to write a very sincere and appreciative review of you and your son’s fishing charter experience with us. My son Paul and I look forward to seeing both of you in the future. Thanks. Captain Tim

Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on November 4, 2023

Captain replied

John H.

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Inshore (5am) $500 on August 23, 2024

John H.

4.0 / 5

Aug 23, 2024

4 Hour Inshore (5am) $500

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Fish was active early morning then slowed down during low tide.

John H. recommends City Hawk Charters

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Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on August 23, 2024

John why a four star review? What was it that was not right? This was a three hour trip. Plenty of action on mackerel and striped bass. 3 striped bass brought aboard and another 5 striped bass hits that got away. A slot size keeper striped bass allowed these anglers to go home with fresh fillets for the dinner table.

Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on August 23, 2024

Captain replied

Denise L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

FATHER'S DAY SURPRISE!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip Inshore (5AM) $600 on June 16, 2024

Denise L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 16, 2024

5 Hour Trip Inshore (5AM) $600

FATHER'S DAY SURPRISE!

VERIFIED

My husband & son had the best time! Paul was very attentive & took care of everything so these 2 could just enjoy the day fishing. They want to definitely do another trip with him! Also, my husband wanted to let Paul’s Dad know that he raised a fantastic young man! Thanks so much for making my husband Father’s Day a memorable time! Thank you from me too!

My husband & son had the best time! Paul was very attentive & took care of everything so these 2 could just enjoy the day fishing....

Denise L. recommends City Hawk Charters

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Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on June 17, 2024

Thank you for the 5 star review Denise. Your husband and son hooked into twenty-four striped bass on their 5 hour inshore charter and they were a pleasure to have on the boat. Paul and I look forward to seeing them and their friends in the future.

Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on June 17, 2024

Captain replied

Paul M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Constant hits

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) $600 on June 25, 2024

Paul M.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2024

5 Hour Trip Inshore (PM) $600

Constant hits

VERIFIED

Paul and Tim had the hot spots marked we never went more than 5 minutes while drifting that we did not catch a fish, mostly haddock with few whiteing and dog sharks to mix it up. They both made the day so enjoyable. There is no dought the next time in Salem I will be booking a day on sea

Paul and Tim had the hot spots marked we never went more than 5 minutes while drifting that we did not catch a fish, mostly...

Paul M. recommends City Hawk Charters

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Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2024

It was a pleasure having you aboard and we were glad we had such great weather. Thank you for your 5 star review. See you again next time.

Tim Lynch (The Captain)

Replied on June 27, 2024

It was a pleasure having you aboard and we were glad we had such great weather. Thank you for your 5 star review. See you again next time.

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Top fishing charter, #1 in Mass., hurry and book!

Top fishing charter, #1 in Mass., hurry and book!

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and kid friendly

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and kid friendly

August fishing trip

August fishing trip

FATHER'S DAY SURPRISE!

FATHER'S DAY SURPRISE!

Constant hits

Constant hits

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