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Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip — March

Your Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 32°F4.1" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in March

16 species
PollockExcellent
Pollock
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
SwordfishGood
Swordfish
Various
Atlantic CodGood
Atlantic Cod
Various
SkateGood
Skate
Various
HakeGood
Hake
Various
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Bluefin TunaFair
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeFair
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
StingrayFair
Stingray
Various
Atlantic HalibutFair
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotFair
Turbot
Various
HaddockFair
Haddock
Various

March Weather in Gloucester

48°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

21 Guides Matched

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Cape Ann Whale Watch - Cape Ann Whale Watch
Cape Ann Whale Watch

Cape Ann Whale Watch

4.8(2711)Top Rated

Gloucester Whale Watch in Gloucester, Massachusetts is the best Boston MA whale watching tour with guaranteed whale sightings of several whale species

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours - Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours
Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours

Angelica Fisheries - Gloucester Fishing Charters | Bluefin Tuna & Groundfish Fishing Tours

5(233)Top Rated

Angelica Fisheries Fishing Charters Gloucester MA, Home of Captain Dave Marciano of FV Falcon and Captain Joe Marciano of FV Hard Merchandise. Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters is located in Gloucester MA. Featured On Nat Geo's Wicked Tuna. Gloucester's Premiere Blufin Tuna, Haddock.

HaddockTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing - Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing
Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing

Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing

4.3(481)

Yankee Fleet Fishing is Gloucester's premier fishing company! A seasoned captain and helpful crew will take you out to our world famous Gloucester fishing banks

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Karen Lynn Charters - Karen Lynn Charters
Karen Lynn Charters

Karen Lynn Charters

5(82)Top Rated

Gloucester MA Fishing Charters for Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Cod, Haddock and Shark Fishing aboard Karen Lynn Charters.

Bluefin TunaCodHaddock
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Connemara Bay Fishing Charters - Connemara Bay Fishing Charters
Connemara Bay Fishing Charters

Connemara Bay Fishing Charters

4.8(92)Top Rated

Connemara Bay offers inshore & deep sea fishing charters for striped bass, blues, cod, giant tuna, lobstering tours, and clambake cruises in Gloucester MA.

CodStriped BassTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Wicked Pissah Fishing - Wicked Pissah Fishing
Wicked Pissah Fishing

Wicked Pissah Fishing

5(67)Top Rated

HOME - Wicked Pissah Enterprises

Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester Fleet - Gloucester Fleet
Gloucester Fleet

Gloucester Fleet

4.4(96)
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Coastal Fishing Charters - Coastal Fishing Charters
Coastal Fishing Charters

Coastal Fishing Charters

4.7(47)Top Rated

Our Gloucester MA Fishing Charters feature Striped Bass trips, Bluefin Tuna trips, Bluefish, Shark and Deep Sea Fishing. All Day Or Half Day.

Bluefin TunaBluefishStriped Bass
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters - Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters
Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters

Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters

5(28)Top Rated

If you want do go fishing we offer different types, from bass striper fishing, deep sea fishing, tuna fishing and more. We also offer beach hoping and whale watching. Call us today!

Largemouth BassStriped BassTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters - Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters
Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters

Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters

4.9(28)Top Rated

Bluefin tuna fishing charters on the TUNA HUNTER, Gloucester, MA. Deep sea offshore fishing charters for up to six persons off of Cape Ann, MA.

Bluefin TunaTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
North Shore Anglers - North Shore Anglers
North Shore Anglers

North Shore Anglers

5(18)Top Rated

North Shore Anglers is Gloucesters hottest new Fishing Charter specializing in Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, Ground Fish, and Lobsters. We offer Half and Full Day trips as well as offer overnight trips. Short Drive From Boston, MA. North Shore Anglers also offers Private Yaht Rentals.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters - Lyla Rose Fishing Charters
Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

Lyla Rose Fishing Charters

5(13)Top Rated

Looking for a deep sea fishing charter or Cape Cod fishing charter around Boston? Look no further than Captain Matthew! Book your next fishing adventure today!

offshoreCod
Gloucester, Massachusetts
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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 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Tautog

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

Cod

saltwater
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

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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.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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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