Damn Good Tautog Fishing Charters In Massachusetts

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 tautog trips in Massachusetts, and the most popular trips in the area are 6-8 Hours Day Trip – Buzzards Bay guided by Stephen, Nomans Adventure Trip guided by Jack, and Inshore Spring/Summer Trip guided by Jeffrey.

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

The most common fishing techniques in Massachusetts are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for tautog in Massachusetts can range anywhere from about $695 to $2,240, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog in Massachusetts is $1,038. The average price for a full day trip for tautog in Massachusetts is $1,493.

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 tautog fishing in Massachusetts is fall, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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