Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip — November

Your Gloucester, MA Fishing Trip

November2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 35°F2.2" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in November

16 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Atlantic CodGood
Atlantic Cod
Various
PollockGood
Pollock
Various
HakeGood
Hake
Various
TunaFair
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
SwordfishFair
Swordfish
Various
SkateFair
Skate
Various
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeLow
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
StingrayLow
Stingray
Various
Atlantic HalibutLow
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotLow
Turbot
Various
HaddockLow
Haddock
Various

November Weather in Gloucester

49°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

21 Guides Matched

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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