Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip — April

Your Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 42°F4" rain · 13 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in April

16 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
PollockExcellent
Pollock
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeGood
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
SkateGood
Skate
Various
Atlantic CodGood
Atlantic Cod
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
HakeGood
Hake
Various
StingrayFair
Stingray
Various
Great White SharkFair
Great White Shark
Various
Atlantic HalibutFair
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotFair
Turbot
Various

April Weather in Provincetown

49°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

6 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 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

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.

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.

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