Plan a Fishing Trip to Provincetown, MA

6 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Provincetown Right Now

Pollock
ExcellentVarious
Striped Bass
Goodboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Cod
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Jigging
Tuna
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Chunking, Live Baiting
Skate
GoodVarious
Atlantic Cod
GoodVarious
Hake
GoodVarious
Tautog
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Jigging, Live bait fishing
Bluefin Tuna
FairVarious
Fluke
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing, Jigging
Bluefish
Fairsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Baiting
Stingray
FairVarious
Atlantic Halibut
FairVarious
Turbot
FairVarious
Haddock
FairVarious
Great White Shark
LowVarious

What to Bring

Check with Provincetown guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Massachusetts Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.