About Your Guide

Tim E.

Independent Guide

Fishing has been Captain Tim’s obsession since before he could walk—literally. Raised fishing the trout streams of Central Pennsylvania and vacationing on the shores of Maryland and the Outer Banks, his journey eventually led him to Boston, where he’s been dialing in the Harbor since 2005.

Whether you’re chasing stripers on light tackle or looking to learn the basics of fly fishing, Tim brings patience, experience, and a deep love of the water to every...

About Your Guide

Tim E.

Independent Guide

Fishing has been Captain Tim’s obsession since before he could walk—literally. Raised fishing the trout streams of Central Pennsylvania and vacationing on the shores of Maryland and the Outer Banks, his journey eventually led him to Boston, where he’s been dialing in the Harbor since 2005.

Whether you’re chasing stripers on light tackle or looking to learn the basics of fly fishing, Tim brings patience, experience, and a deep love of the water to every trip. Thousands of anglers—first-timers to seasoned pros—have joined him over the years, learning new techniques, finding fish, and creating unforgettable memories.

Tim runs a 25’ center console that’s perfectly set up for up to 4 anglers. Outfitted with Lowrance electronics, a live bait tank, and tuna tubes, it’s a dialed-in platform for fishing the historic Boston Harbor and beyond. His goal is simple: help you connect with fish, nature, and the thrill of the catch—no matter your skill level.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Quincy, Massachusetts

Areas Fished

Boston Harbor

About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pro Line
Year Built: 1998
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pro Line
Year Built: 1998
Boat Length: 25'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Tuna Tubes, Radar

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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.

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 small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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

Light Tackle Fishing

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're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

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 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 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.

Reviews

3.7

based on 3 reviews

Matt

Verified Review

July 14

Great time with Captain Tim! Very knowledgeable and great with kids. Would highly recommend and will be booking again next trip!

Matt

Verified Review

July 14

Great time with Captain Tim! Very knowledgeable and great with kids. Would highly recommend and will be booking again next trip!

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Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

Steve

Verified Review

August 19

I took my wife and two boys on their first open water fishing experience with Captain Tim (Captain Experiences) and it was honestly a terrible experience and a waste of money and time. Captain Tim was generally unfriendly the entire time to the point of being rude. Captain Tim also is not good around children and impatient - my 10 year old, who is not experienced in fishing, was spoken harshly to by Captain Tim...

Steve

Verified Review

August 19

I took my wife and two boys on their first open water fishing experience with Captain Tim (Captain Experiences) and it was honestly a terrible experience and a waste of money and time. Captain Tim was generally unfriendly the entire time to the point of being rude. Captain Tim also is not good around children and impatient - my 10 year old, who is not experienced in fishing, was spoken harshly to by Captain Tim when he was unsure how to cast the line. It would've been much better for the Captain to take a moment to teach him instead of berating him.

I had an initial call with Captain Tim the day before the trip and it was clear he was not motivated in helping catch fish with the hope of bringing fish home. In fact, he point blank told me he was a "catch and release" type of person - this is in direct contradiction of what Captain Experiences advertises of helping catch, clean, and bring fish home. I thought about cancelling at that time, but against my better judgment, I was convinced to go on the trip by Captain Experiences management when I called them.

The first 30 minutes of the excursion, Captain Tim literally circled around the docking marina doing absolutely nothing - my only guess was to kill time. We caught two striped bass in 4 hours and each of them we had toss back into the ocean. We barely had time to take photos of the two fish with my boys before Captain Tim threw them back in the water. Also, I saw no evidence of proficiency in the captain knowing where the fish were, that was advertised. Just a terrible experience. My boys said after this fishing excursion that they would never go on something like this again.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend Captain Experiences or Captain Tim - go somewhere else.

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Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Steve, this is Trey with Captain Experiences. We had texted back and forth leading up to your trip and also spoke by phone the day before. Massachusetts currently has very strict striped bass regulations: anglers can keep one striped bass per person per day, and it must be at least 28” but less than 31”. Fish outside that slot have to be released by law, so unfortunately, a lot of the striped bass being...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Steve, this is Trey with Captain Experiences.

We had texted back and forth leading up to your trip and also spoke by phone the day before. Massachusetts currently has very strict striped bass regulations: anglers can keep one striped bass per person per day, and it must be at least 28” but less than 31”. Fish outside that slot have to be released by law, so unfortunately, a lot of the striped bass being caught right now are catch-and-release.

I’m sorry Tim didn’t feel like a good fit for your family. We’ll definitely pass that feedback along.

I’m glad we were able to stay connected throughout the experience, and I hope we have the opportunity to provide you and your family with a much better trip next time!

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Jeffrey

Verified Review

July 24

Captain Tim is a great guide that really cares about getting you a chance to reel in Stripers. He was excellent at knowing where to find the fish and constantly moving to more active spots. It was fun reeling in the fish after he had them on the hook. If you want to handle more of the work make sure you let him know so he coaches you, otherwise he will...

Jeffrey

Verified Review

July 24

Captain Tim is a great guide that really cares about getting you a chance to reel in Stripers. He was excellent at knowing where to find the fish and constantly moving to more active spots. It was fun reeling in the fish after he had them on the hook. If you want to handle more of the work make sure you let him know so he coaches you, otherwise he will do the heavy lifting to ensure you experience catching a Striper

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Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass

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