Great for families

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

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  Jamila Williams

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

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  An Unforgettable Day on the Water!

  2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM or PM) on July 9, 2026 • 4 adults

  We are more than thrilled with our experience with Captain John Hobby and Vineyard Boat Charters! From start to finish, the entire trip was absolutely incredible. Captain John was fantastic—he is highly experienced, gave us a ton of great information about the local waters, and kept us feeling safe and secure the entire time. On top of that, he was incredibly encouraging throughout the trip, which made the experience even better for everyone on board. We had so much fun and even caught a fish large enough to keep! We highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to enjoy the seas, get some fishing in, and have fun with each other and the Captain. We will definitely make this a recurring experience next time we are on the Vineyard!

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  Justin Johnson

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Outstanding Fishing Trip!

  2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM or PM) on June 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  I can’t recommend Captain John enough! He was incredibly patient and helpful, making sure everyone had a great time from start to finish. His communication before the trip was excellent and he made sure the entire experience was easy and stress-free. He is experienced and knows where to find the fish - we caught several black sea bass and the highlight was my son catching a cape shark! He took time to help everyone aboard, answered all our questions, and made sure my son and niece had an unforgettable experience. We had an awesome day on the water and I would absolutely book with Captain John again!

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  Response from Captain

  June 21, 2026

  Man Justin. Thank you so much for the kind words. Fishing is a combined effort and i think that day we all put our best into getting some. Thanks again for the charter and please call next year. Glad you guys had fun, thats all that matters. Capt John

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  Matthew O'hara

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Great Family Fishing Trip!

  2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM or PM) on July 30, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

  Captain John was awesome. Lots of communication pre-departure around changing weather. Ended up able to go and our kids (10, 8, and 5) were hooked up to fish all morning. Two hours was the perfect length of time to get out and catch some fish for this age. John kept the rods going, helped as much or as little as needed for each age, and was friendly and knoweldgeable about the area. Hope to fish with him again! Brought a ton of fish on board for lots of smiles and great photo ops!

  

  Response from Captain

  July 30, 2026

  Matt. So glad you guys had fun. That is what is it all about for sure. You were a great family and hope to see you all again. Tell Little John good job on the shark. And your daughters know how to fish, which ia great. Thanks again. Capt John

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  Ryan Harris

  Repeat angler

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  5.0

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  Couldn’t be better!!!

  2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM or PM) on August 18, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  Captain John was fantastic! He was personable, hilarious, and absolutely wonderful with the kids. He made everyone feel comfortable, kept the energy high, and knew exactly what he was doing. And the fishing? Ridiculous. We caught an insane amount of fish! This was exactly the experience we were hoping for—a great captain, great time, happy kids, and a boat full of fish. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Highly recommend Captain John! 🎣

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  Response from Captain

  August 20, 2026

  Like I said to you a whole ago a repeat customer is the best praise a guy can ask for. And your nice review means a lot. I had a great time and hope the kids did too!! Tell Ron he did me a favor with that chair!!!! ha ha. Have a great vaca Ryan and see you next year I hope. Capt John

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  Catherine Merritt

  

  Chicago, IL, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  A new favorite MV tradition!

  2 Hour Trip – Family Fun (AM or PM) on August 6, 2026 • 2 adults

  Can’t say enough great things about fishing with Capt. John. My 13yo son loves fishing and John was terrific with him, let my son weigh in on places to fish from and they had a great banter and rapport the entire fishing trip. John’s boat was very comfortable and it was a lovely morning and will be a new addition to our future MV lists of things to do.

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  Response from Captain

  August 6, 2026

  Thank yoy very much for the charter and the giod company this am in the fog. It was a pleasure to fish with your son, he knows what he is doing for sure! Hope you guys have a great rest of vaca and safe trip home. Thanks so much again Cartherine. Capt John