Chatham, MA Fishing Trip — September

Your Chatham, MA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 62°F1.7" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

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

September Weather in Chatham

69°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
6
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.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per angler per day from shore; 3 per private vessel; 5 per angler on for-hire vessel
Size Limit:No minimum size

Anglers aboard for-hire vessels (charter/party boats) are subject to a 5 fish bag limit.

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