Chatham, MA Fishing Trip — April

Your Chatham, MA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 42°F5.4" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Chatham

53°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Matched

$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.

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.

Tautog
Season:April 1 to May 15 and August 1 to December 31
Bag Limit:4 per angler
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Specific dates and bag limits may vary by year, so always check the current regulations.

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.

Cod
Season:Year-round, with seasonal closures
Bag Limit:1 per angler per day
Size Limit:21-inch minimum

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

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