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Gloucester, Massachusetts
Inshore Fishing Charters in Gloucester
8 inshore guides in Gloucester, Rockport and Newburyport that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Gloucester inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
Essex
Beauport Fishing Adventures
St. Peter's Square, Two Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Haddock, Cod, Pollock, Halibut, Striped bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Shark
Charlie's Charters
415 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Cod, Haddock, Flounder
Coastal Fishing Charters
Gloucester
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefin tuna, Haddock, Cod, Pollock, Redfish, Bluefish, Shark
Gloucester Charter Connection
Gloucester
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Haddock, Striped bass, Bluefish
Sweet Dream Sport Fishing Charters
Gloucester
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Shark, Cod, Haddock, Pollock, Halibut
Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
Cape Ann Marina, 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Striped bass, Cod, Haddock, Flounder, Bluefish, Shark
Tuna Tail Charters
Cripple Cove Landing, 79 East Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Striped bass, Cod, Haddock, Bluefish, Pollock, Mackerel, Redfish
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 10 operators: Gloucester fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Gloucester at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Full day (8 hours or more) – 5; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3; Overnight or extended – 2.
- Fish they list most: Haddock, Cod, Striped bass, Bluefish, Shark, Bluefin tuna, Pollock, Halibut.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 3 of 8 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Gloucester fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Gloucester
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $814 | $450 – $850 | 4 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,400 | $1,250 – $1,600 | 5 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Gloucester: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Gloucester?
Among 4 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $814 (from $450 to $850), and the median full day is $1,400. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Gloucester?
The fish these guides list most often are Haddock, Cod, Striped bass, Bluefish, Shark, Bluefin tuna. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Gloucester?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Gloucester also runs offshore trips: 8 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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