Captain
Timmy Arruda

Member since February 2022 Sandwich, United States
Background
Captain Tim Arruda has been fishing the waters of Massachusetts his whole life with his father David. The captain became a commercial fisherman in 2016 when he made a huge career/life change to be a technical educator and that gave him the opportunity of a lifetime to follow his passion for fishing during his summers off. Captain Tim is a well-recognized fisherman and he obtained his captain's license so he can share his passion for fishing with others on charters. From Scup to Giant Bluefin Tuna, he has the gear and knowledge to put you on a constant day of reeling in your target species!
Techniques
From bottom fishing to popping topwater lures, the captain has you covered on any style you prefer to fish with a variety of different new gear that is well maintained. Not to mention the comfort and capability of the 27' MayCraft Pilothouse with twin Yamaha 250s ready to get you where you want to go quickly!

Hey, I'm Captain Timmy Arruda

Sandwich, United States
Background
Captain Tim Arruda has been fishing the waters of Massachusetts his whole life with his father David. The captain became a commercial fisherman in 2016 when he made a huge career/life change to be a technical educator and that gave him the opportunity of a lifetime to follow his passion for fishing during his summers off. Captain Tim is a well-recognized fisherman and he obtained his captain's license so he can share his passion for fishing with others on charters. From Scup to Giant Bluefin Tuna, he has the gear and knowledge to put you on a constant day of reeling in your target species!
Techniques
From bottom fishing to popping topwater lures, the captain has you covered on any style you prefer to fish with a variety of different new gear that is well maintained. Not to mention the comfort and capability of the 27' MayCraft Pilothouse with twin Yamaha 250s ready to get you where you want to go quickly!
Our Team
Dave A.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(118 reviews)
Sandwich
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $150

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (130)
Great Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Cole C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Timmy and Dave couldnt be anymore amazing

VERIFIED   4Hr P.M. Trip โ€“ Striper&Bluefish on June 24, 2026
The captain Timmy didnโ€™t only look to put us on fish, he hunted for them, and he found them. His first mate, Dave, busted...
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Matthew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Never gave up!

VERIFIED   5hour AM Striper&Bluefish Open Boat on July 23, 2026
Captain Timmy and his first mate Dave did everything they could to provide an outstanding experience.ย  we started off on a...
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David F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic fishing trip

VERIFIED   4Hr P.M. Trip โ€“ Striper&Bluefish on August 4, 2026
We had an absolutely incredible time out on the water with Keepin it Reel.ย  From start to finish, the experience was top-notch...
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Rory W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

You canโ€™t control the weather but you can control the customer experience

VERIFIED   5hour AM Striper&Bluefish Open Boat on July 26, 2026
Highly recommend Timmy and Dave for their knowledge and professionalism. We booked a wickedly windy day and were thankful that...
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GABRIEL R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great outing

VERIFIED   5Hr Buzz Bay Tautog Private on June 1, 2026
Captain Tim put us on lots of sea bass, scup, and a couple dogfish and even a fluke. Conditions got a little rough but we moved...
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