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Wayne Austin
Wayne Austin
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
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Member since 2024
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3 trips
5.0
Verified

Spinning tackle stripers

Full Day Trip4 adults

Capt Eric did a great job of finding us fish in different spots of the Essex river and staying on them to keep us hooking up with healthy stripers. Water is relatively calm on the river and protected from the swells of the open ocean, so it’s a pretty comfortable fishing setup on the boat.

Reported Catch
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Response from Captain

Thanks Wayne. Those 40 and 45 inch bass you caught were very impressive! Great job!

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Essex River Fishing Charters LLC
Essex River Fishing Charters LLC
5.0
(36)
18 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
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+1
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $600

Rating

5.0
36 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (36)

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  • Kenny Deangelo
    Kenny Deangelo
    us
    Massachusetts, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Day Fishing

    Half Day Morning Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Eric is a true professional and knows the Essex river like the back of his hand. Me and my 8 year old son had an amazing day, we caught a few Stripers including a 44 inch Monsta! The river is beautiful, very calm waters compared to the deep ocean, with plenty of fish and spectacular views. I highly recommend this charter for anyone looking to hook some large fish.

    Reported Catch
    Striped Bass
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Kenny. It was my pleasure taking you and your son out. You did great! I think he is hooked.

  • Denise Zuppe
    Denise Zuppe
    us
    Massachusetts, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    My son never caught a fish in his life until now!

    3 Hour Morning Trip • 3 adults

    Great Father's day present for my husband and two boys. I don't understand how the captain knows where and how to catch these big fish. They all caught a few very large fish. My son said it was the trip of a lifetime! But it doesn't have to be because we can book it every year. It is worth it. Denise

    Response from Captain

    Thanks Denise. It was my pleasure to have the guys out. They did great! I hope to see them again.

  • Connor Ferris
    Connor Ferris
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
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    Member since 2023
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another great annual trup with Captain Eric!!

    5 Hour Fishing • 4 adults

    This was our third year out with Captain Eric and maybe our best trip yet! We brought two friends this time and we all still caught fish with several in the 35-39” range. Book a trip with Eric you won’t regret it!

    Response from Captain

    Connor, thank you! You all got some real nice fish! It’s always a pleasure for me to get you out.

  • Matt Duggan
    Matt Duggan
    us
    Massachusetts, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Eric

    Half Day Morning Trip • 4 adults
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Matt. You all got some great fish today!

  • Jared Toman
    Jared Toman
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2024
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    5 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great experience on Essex River!

    Half Day Morning Trip • 2 adults

    Capt Nelson was able to fit us in last minute; exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic, and accommodating. Definitely a plus that he seems to know everybody in the area and has background as a scientist. Great experience.

    Reported Catch
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Jared!