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Salem, MA Fishing Trip — August

Your Salem, MA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in August

8 species
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlukeGood
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
HaddockGood
Haddock
Various
Bluefin TunaGood
Bluefin Tuna
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CodLow
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

3 Guides Matched

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim - Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

5(51)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
AliJen Charters - AliJen Charters
AliJen Charters

AliJen Charters

5(20)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
Fish Tales Ii Charters - Fish Tales Ii Charters
Fish Tales Ii Charters

Fish Tales Ii Charters

Salem, Massachusetts

inshore
Salem, 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 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fluke

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Haddock

Various
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.

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.

Haddock
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per angler per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Haddock regulations are subject to change based on federal fisheries management. Check current regulations before fishing.

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