On The Edge Charters 

Every summer our family makes the trip to New England, and one tradition we never skip is getting out on the water. We want our kids to experience the same incredible coastal fishing that I fell in love with years ago, and this trip exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped aboard, Capt. Rick treated us like lifelong friends instead of customers. His passion for fishing, easygoing personality, and genuine love for sharing the experience made the entire day unforgettable. The highlight came early when my 4-year-old son caught the very first fish of the trip—his first fish ever! Capt. Rick patiently coached and encouraged him every step of the way, creating a memory that neither of us will ever forget. After that, the action never slowed down. It seemed like every time a line hit the water, someone was reeling in another fish. What really sets Capt. Rick apart isn’t just that he knows where the fish are—it’s the way he brings the history of the New England coast to life. His stories, local knowledge, and obvious respect for the fishery added a whole new dimension to the trip. He was constantly attentive, making sure everyone—from my youngest to the adults—was having an incredible time. If you’re looking for more than just a fishing charter—if you want an experience your family will be talking about long after the vacation is over—book with Capt. Rick. We made memories that will last a lifetime. We’ll absolutely be back next year… but this time, we’re coming for the sharks. Thanks for an unforgettable day, Captain! Fred, Fred Jr., Daniella, and Oliver

we had a blast! Capt. Rick and his first mate Justin are awesome! very knowledgeable, patient, and down to earth. I cant say enough good things about them. I will be recommending them to everyone i know and we will def be coming back. my kids, my husband, and I had such a good time and capt. rick was very patient with them. he explained to my youngest how to hold each fish and encouraged him when he was struggling. we caught quite a few fish scup, porgy, stripers, and a dogfish. At the end they cleaned the fish and filleted them for us. they really just went above and beyond. charter them and you’ll see what i mean, you wont be disappointed!

What an awesome trip!!! Captain Rick and Justin were phenomenal, They made us feel like they known us for over 10 years. They made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We caught a lot of fish over 30 and it was only a 4hr trip!!! we are booking a 10 hour one can't wait

Captain Rick was very personable and knowledgeable sharing information about the area and the fishing grounds. He got us on the fish instantly and we were catching them throughout the whole trip!

Captain Rick was great and helpful explaining things. we caught Black Sea Bass and Scup. He was also easy to work with rescheduling around a small craft advisory.

Awesome experience, knowledgeable and fun crew, with great fishing!

We just had a great 4 hour fishing trip with On the Edge Charters. It was a windy day so pretty choppy on the water, but Rick was great and made the fishing easy. We caught sea bass and a ton of scups. Had the weather been better we would have gone to another fishing ground but his pivot worked well and we still caught a lot of fish. Rick was responsive and communicated well throughout the process. We would definitely go out with him again in the future and recommend him to anyone looking for a great day fishing out of the Dartmouth/New Bedford area.

Our family had the best time fishing with Captain Rick! He was so helpful to my 10 and 12 year old boys and we caught so many fish the minute we started dropping lines. We ended up with a bunch of keepers! He was super knowledgeable but also just really friendly and made sure we had a really great experience. My 10 year old even caught a sand shark!! My kids were smiling from ear to ear the whole time. We can’t wait to go out again when we come back next year! Thank you Captain Rick!!

Capt Rick’s seamanship and knowledge of the fish is outstanding. We were out in less than ideal conditions and we had little problem catching fish. We did have to change up what we were doing due to waves and winds. We also had to end early. Safety is of the highest importance to Capt Rick and he was professional, responsible and got us a quick refund for hours missed. I highly recommend him for anything you’re planning on the water.

My family of five have done many different fishing charters on the Cape and Rick was up there with the greats! From the Grady White to his knowledge of the waters to the fish we caught. It was an all around delivery of a fantastic fishing adventure. All three of my kids caught so many fish as did my wife and I and we all loved cruising the waters with this local and very seasoned fisherman. Highly recommend and can’t wait to book again!!