About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Climb aboard Captain Ray’s 20’ SeaCraft for a personalized inshore adventure tailored for up to two anglers. This vessel is all about versatility—equally comfortable navigating skinny water in less than three feet as it is handling the occasional New England chop. Whether you’re fly casting to cruising stripers or working light tackle around structure, this boat is built to get you where the fish are, fast and efficiently.

Fishing primarily in the sheltered waters of Buzzards Bay and around the Elizabeth Islands, Captain Ray’s trips focus on light tackle and fly fishing for species like striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and bonito. These waters offer a mix of flats, rips, and rocky shoreline—ideal habitat for targeting fish with precision. When the fish are in shallow, sight-casting opportunities make for exciting, visual strikes that can get your heart pounding.

Depending on the season and conditions, you can also explore deeper spots for bottom fish like black sea bass, scup, fluke, and the occasional cod. These trips offer a change of pace and a great way to put some quality fillets in the cooler.

The 20’ SeaCraft is the perfect platform for this style of fishing—nimble, quick, and built for shallow water access. With only two anglers on board, you’ll have plenty of room to cast and move freely, making it a great choice for fly anglers or anyone looking for a more focused, one-on-one fishing experience.

Half and full-day trips are available from April through November, depending on the weather and seasonal patterns. All trips include high-quality rods, reels, light tackle, live bait, lures, and fly gear if requested. Captain Ray will also take care of your fishing license and clean your catch at the end of the day.

If you're looking for a dialed-in, small-group experience exploring some of the most productive inshore waters in southern New England, this trip with Captain Ray is a solid choice.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	7 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$800.00
2 People	$550.00	$800.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Ray J.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Ray is a life long angler, raised in Mattapoisett, Massachussetts. He grew up fishing any and all waters and is an accomplished multi species angler. With a background in fisheries biology, Captain Ray has extensive knowledge to share with clients.

About Your Guide

Ray J.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bluefin tuna over 1,000lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Some fresh fish caught that day!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bluefin tuna over 1,000lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Some fresh fish caught that day!

What’s your favorite band?

I like it all

What’s your favorite movie?

Harry and the Hendersons

What’s your favorite sports team?

Celtics

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

What was your last halloween costume?

A cat

What do you want for Christmas this year?

More fishing gear!

How did you get started guiding?

I started as a guide in my early 20’s after being a first mate for several seasons.

What makes you different from other guides?

I provide a fun experience, teaching you about the fishery as well as how to become a better angler. My goals is for you to leave a better and more informed angler, while having a great time doing it.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Westport, Massachusetts

Areas Fished

Elizabeth Islands

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Buzzards Bay Inshore - Seacraft

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Seacraft
Year Built: 1973
Boat Length: 20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Seacraft
Year Built: 1973
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.