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Experience the Best Fishing Adventure in Gloucester with Tuna Tail Charters
Experience the best fishing adventure with Tuna Tail Charters in Gloucester. Tailored trips, top-notch equipment, and expert captain for a successful day on F/V Lobster Tales. Book now!
Charter Overview
Looking for the best and most successful fishing trips in Gloucester? Look no further than Tuna Tail Charters. Our senior captain, John DeMarco, brings over 45 years of commercial and professional fishing experience from Mexico to New England. With his local expertise, he knows exactly where the fish are.
Captain John is dedicated to tailoring each trip to ensure you have the best fishing adventure. We employ various techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, and popping, depending on the target species. Our goal is to provide you with an incredibly successful trip.
Your adventure begins on our legendary 35’ custom Duffy fishing vessel, F/V Lobster Tales. This vessel was specifically built in Maine for New England waters, offering ample deck space and no crowding. Equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and fish-finding systems, multiple VHF radios, safety raft, full toilet facilities, bunks, dinette, iced coolers, AC, and more, F/V Lobster Tales is designed for both comfort and functionality.
Leave your worries behind as all rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price, allowing you to focus solely on fishing. We also provide all necessary fishing licenses for the day at no additional cost. You are welcome to keep any legal species you catch during the trip, and our first mate will be on board to assist you with anything you need. Tips for excellent service are greatly appreciated.
Planning a family trip? Tuna Tail Charters is family-friendly and veteran-owned, so bring your loved ones along to create unforgettable memories.
Tuna Tail Charters - the best charter boat experience in Gloucester in 2022! Book your trip now and embark on a fishing adventure you won't forget.
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What are the trip rates for Tuna Tail Charters?
- $749 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Cod/Haddock (5 hours)
- $749 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Striped Bass (5 hours)
- $1,099 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bass/Bluefish Challenge (8 hours)
- $1,449 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Haddock/Cod Expedition (9 hours)
- $1,479 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Giant Bluefin Tuna (9 hours)
- $1,479 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Tuna Adventure (9 hours)
- $1,779 per group - 12 Hour Trip – All Day Marathon (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Tuna Tail Charters?
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- GPS 1 Raymarine E120 & Garmin 1242evs 12" screen
- Fishfinder Raymarine e120 & Garmin chirp 1242evs
- Bed 2 V births forward
- Live Bait Well Insulated 40-gallon tank
- Kitchen We have a built-in microwave
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Ice Box Large capacity coolers carrying 200+ lb of ice
- Radar 48-mile raymarine 12" screen
What's included in the trip price with Tuna Tail Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Top quality custom gear)
- Live Bait (guest help catching the bait, adding to the fun)
- Lures (full selection available on board)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Arrangements can be made)
- First Mate (Customary tip ranges from 15-20%)
- Fishing License (required, trip license provided at no additional cost)
What types of fishing does Tuna Tail Charters offer?
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Stellwagon Bank, Jefferies Ledge, Tillies)
- Wreck Fishing (Fishing for Haddock, Tuna, Sharks)
What fishing techniques does Tuna Tail Charters offer?
- Light Tackle: Quality tackle balanced for success
- Heavy Tackle: All custom rods - Penn and Shimano reels
- Bottom Fishing: Our favorite fish, delicious Haddock
- Trolling: Custom-designed rods, squid bars, lures, live bait
- Spinning: Casting to Striped Bass and Bluefish
- Jigging: Fishing for haddock, cod, bass, and blues
- Popping: Great for Bass, Bluefish, and Tuna
- Fly Fishing: Special arrangements are welcome
- Drift Fishing: For catching Tuna, Bass, and bottom fish
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing: Fishing wrecks and structure
Which fish species can I catch with Tuna Tail Charters?
- Bass (Striped)
- Bluefish
- Cod
- Cod (Blue)
- Haddock
- Mackerel (Atlantic)
- Shark (Blue)
- Shark (Mako)
- Shark (Porbeagle)
- Shark (Thresher)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
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