Salem, MA Fishing Trip — March
Your Salem, MA Fishing Trip
March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 32°F4.2" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in March
8 species
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodTuna
Trolling · Chunking
GoodCod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
FairFluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairHaddock
Various
FairBluefin Tuna
Various
FairTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FairBluefish
Trolling · Casting
March Weather in Salem
48°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
3 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's Biting By Month
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.