Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters In Gloucester

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 31 nearshore trips in Gloucester, and the most popular trips in the area are Groundfish Galore With Captain Ira guided by Ira, Cape Cod Half Day Inshore guided by Jerre, and Nantucket Sound Half Or Full Day guided by George.

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.

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The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. black seabass, 2. bluefish, 3. flounder, 4. striped bass, and 5. skipjack tuna.

The most common fishing techniques in Gloucester are bottom fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but trolling and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices for nearshore fishing in Gloucester can range anywhere from about $675 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing in Gloucester is $947. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in Gloucester is $1,580.

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.

The most popular season for nearshore fishing in Gloucester is fall, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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.