Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip — December
Your Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in December
16 species21 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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What to Bring
Check with your guide 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 offshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
Massachusetts Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.
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.
Atlantic Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per angler per day
Size Limit:21-inch minimum
Possession allowed only from May 15 - Dec 31. Check current regulations for any in-season changes.
Pollock
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
While there is no recreational bag or size limit, commercial regulations may apply. Check current regulations for any updates.
Hake
Season:Year-round, subject to closures. Check current regulations.
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Regulations are subject to change, so it's crucial to check the current Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries regulations before fishing.

















