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Everything to Know About Booking a Gloucester bottom fishing charter

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Gloucester with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 41 bottom fishing trips in Gloucester, and the most popular trips in the area are Groundfish Galore With Captain Ira guided by Ira, New England Giant Tuna guided by Ira, and Black Sea Bass guided by Rich.

Our guides in Gloucester are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Gloucester? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Gloucester.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Gloucester?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Gloucester as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Gloucester are: 1. black seabass, 2. bluefish, 3. fluke, 4. scup, and 5. striped bass.

How much do Gloucester bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Gloucester can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Gloucester is $1,109. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Gloucester is $1,659.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Gloucester?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Gloucester is fall, and most anglers book their trips 29 days in advance.

Do I need a Gloucester fishing license and what are the bag limits in Gloucester?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Gloucester, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Gloucester. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Gloucester.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip overall! Captain Jack was knowledgeable, patient, flexible and we caught a bunch of fish. Noman's Land is a beautiful island worth seeing.

    Ben F. | July 17, 2025

    Trip: Nomans Adventure Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Hands down the best captain!!mike got us all hook on some big striper! And took two keeper home and a couple of black fish. Definitely going to be booking with Mike again

    Denny H. | May 24, 2025

    Trip: RI Inshore/Nearshore 6hr & 8hr

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bob and his mate Rocko showed us the best day of fishing we could have asked for. They showed my son , niece and nephew how to bring in the stripers and that we did. Nice conversations, personable guys, highly recommend this trip. Jeff Brooke

    Jeffrey B. | September 16, 2024

    Trip: Cape Cod Striper Sniper Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Captain Doug. We would definitely book him again. The Captain Experiences team was also great and very responsive.

    Keith M. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with Doug during our family vacation to the cape! Fish were caught and memories were made! Highly recommend Doug for your next fishing trip!

    Brianna G. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

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