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Buzzards Bay, MA Fishing Trip — April

Your Buzzards Bay, MA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 41°F6.2" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlukeGood
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting

April Weather in Buzzards Bay

57°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
6.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Buzzards Bay + 163 Nearby

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Haddock

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluefin Tuna

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tuna

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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Massachusetts Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per angler, per day
Size Limit:28-31 inches

Anglers must use a single hook. Circle hooks are required when fishing with natural bait.

Haddock
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per angler per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Haddock regulations are subject to change based on federal fisheries management. Check current regulations before fishing.

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations
Size Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations

Bluefin Tuna regulations are highly variable and managed by NOAA/NMFS. Consult the latest federal regulations for specific details on seasons, size, and bag limits.

Tuna
Season:Year-round, with possible closures
Bag Limit:Varies by species and permit; typically 1 per vessel
Size Limit:Varies by species; Bluefin Tuna has minimum and maximum size limits

Tuna fishing requires a federal HMS permit and is heavily regulated with specific rules for different species and size classes. Check current regulations before fishing.

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