Captain
John Ciccariello

Member since July 2018 Dennis, United States
Background
Captain John Ciccariello has been fishing the waters of Cape Cod Bay for the majority of his life and he knows the area like the back of his hand. He's also USCG licensed and has over 5 decades of angling experience under his belt. Along with his first mate Caleb and Chase ,Capt. John works hard to get you on the best catch and they want you to have an amazing time aboard 'Grey Dolphin.'
Techniques
We fish with live bait if available and do variable options of trolling techniques with several types of fishing gear, rod and reel. When fish are surface feeding, we change our technique to light gear spinning reels and rods, Fly fisherman are welcome aboard.

Hey, I'm Captain John Ciccariello

Dennis, United States
Background
Captain John Ciccariello has been fishing the waters of Cape Cod Bay for the majority of his life and he knows the area like the back of his hand. He's also USCG licensed and has over 5 decades of angling experience under his belt. Along with his first mate Caleb and Chase ,Capt. John works hard to get you on the best catch and they want you to have an amazing time aboard 'Grey Dolphin.'
Techniques
We fish with live bait if available and do variable options of trolling techniques with several types of fishing gear, rod and reel. When fish are surface feeding, we change our technique to light gear spinning reels and rods, Fly fisherman are welcome aboard.
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Our Team
Caleb T.
First mate
Chase Y.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(297 reviews)
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Dennis
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 297 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
96%
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Kristin L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fishing Expedition!

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on August 14, 2025
It was a great day for catching some fish! Supper will consist of some delicious fresh fish. Everyone caught something and...
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Brian E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time on the Grey Dolphin

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on June 8, 2025
We had a great time on the Grey Dolphin. Capt. John and his first mate Chase were first rate. When we werenโ€™t having any...
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Cindy M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Striper/Bluefish (AM) on June 9, 2025
Really fun day out fishing! We were greeted by the captain and first mate on a gray amd overcast day, but had high hopes the...
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Lauren G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   STRIPERS/BLUEFISH 4 Hour (AM) on June 15, 2025
The boat and captain were great. Got us the fish right away. The first mate was friendly and knowledgeable. He was great with...
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Thomas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Striped bass for 9 year old grandson

VERIFIED   Striper/Bluefish 4 Hour (PM) on August 5, 2025
Started fishing half hour after leaving dock. Had our limit of 3 keeper bass within an hour and a half and 2 more that...
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