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Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip — September

Your Provincetown, MA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 64°F2.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

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

September Weather in Provincetown

67°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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

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.

Fluke
Season:May 25 - October 9 (Dates vary annually)
Bag Limit:5 per angler
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change annually, so always check the current rules.

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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