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Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip — December

Your Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 32°F3.8" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

16 species
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
PollockGood
Pollock
Various
Atlantic CodGood
Atlantic Cod
Various
HakeGood
Hake
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
SkateFair
Skate
Various
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various
FlukeLow
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
StingrayLow
Stingray
Various
Great White SharkLow
Great White Shark
Various
Atlantic HalibutLow
Atlantic Halibut
Various
TurbotLow
Turbot
Various
HaddockLow
Haddock
Various

December Weather in Provincetown

41°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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