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Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip — August

Your Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 65°F1.2" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

16 species
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeGood
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
StingrayGood
Stingray
Various
SkateGood
Skate
Various
Great White SharkGood
Great White Shark
Various
TurbotGood
Turbot
Various
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
PollockFair
Pollock
Various
Atlantic HalibutFair
Atlantic Halibut
Various
CodLow
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Atlantic CodLow
Atlantic Cod
Various
HakeLow
Hake
Various

August Weather in Provincetown

70°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

Beth Ann Charters - Beth Ann Charters
Beth Ann Charters

Beth Ann Charters

4.9(167)Top Rated

Fishing, Whale Watching, Sunset Cruises, and more! Between the two nicest vessels in Provincetown Harbor, which will you choose? Daily trips departing Provincetown harbor from May to October.

Provincetown, Massachusetts
SeaSalt Charters - SeaSalt Charters
SeaSalt Charters

SeaSalt Charters

4.6(46)Top Rated

SeaSalt Charters operates private whale watch charters out of Provincetown, MA, in Cape Cod.

Cod
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing - Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing
Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing

Chas'n Tails Charter Fishing

4.9(29)Top Rated

A cape cod charter fishing company! We offer fishing trips, sunset cruises, and private whale watch trips. Come have the time of your life fishing for striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and bluefin tuna! The perfect summer activity is waiting for you on the F.V. Lisa Zee!

Bluefin TunaBluefishCod
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Tighten Up Charters - Tighten Up Charters
Tighten Up Charters

Tighten Up Charters

5(17)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Provincetown, Massachusetts
Ginny G Sport Fishing - Ginny G Sport Fishing
Ginny G Sport Fishing

Ginny G Sport Fishing

4.6(18)Top Rated
Provincetown, Massachusetts
F/V Odysea - F/V Odysea
F/V Odysea

F/V Odysea

3.7(3)

Enjoy Provincetown Boat Rides for Fishing, Whale, Great White Shark and Seal Watching and Sightseeing and Sunset Cruises aboard the Odysea.

inshoreGreat White Shark
Provincetown, Massachusetts
$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 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

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.

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.

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.

Bluefin Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations
Size Limit:Refer to current NMFS regulations

Bluefin Tuna regulations are highly variable and managed by NOAA/NMFS. Consult the latest federal regulations for specific details on seasons, size, and bag limits.

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