Chatham, MA Fishing Trip — December

Your Chatham, MA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in December

9 species
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
HaddockLow
Haddock
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeLow
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
Great White SharkLow
Great White Shark
Various
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various

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.

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Species Regulations

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.

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.

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