Damn Good Deep Sea Fishing Charters In Gloucester

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 28 deep sea trips in Gloucester, and the most popular trips in the area are New England Giant Tuna guided by Ira, Full Day Tuna Trip guided by Michael, and Groundfish Galore With Captain Ira guided by Ira.

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

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The most commonly sought after species for deep sea fishing are: 1. bluefin tuna, 2. striped bass, 3. thresher shark, 4. black seabass, and 5. blue shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Gloucester are heavy tackle fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing but artificial lure fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for deep sea fishing in Gloucester can range anywhere from about $850 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for deep sea fishing in Gloucester is $1,168. The average price for a full day trip for deep sea fishing in Gloucester is $2,075.

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 deep sea fishing in Gloucester is fall, and most anglers book their trips 41 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.