Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters
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Departing from Gloucester, Massachusetts, and servicing the Cape Ann Area, Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers trips for those seeking a diverse New England fishing experience. The friendly and knowledgeable Captains provide safe, informative marine navigation and strive to exceed your expectations!
Everyone has different interests, so Windfish offers a range of activities on the water that appeal to timid first-time mariners and experienced ocean-goers of all age groups. Whether your interest be in fishing, exploration, sightseeing, or education in wildlife, they strive to ensure everyone onboard has a full and satisfying experience! You can expect the focus to change mid-trip if a new opportunity arises or if the activity you pursued was accomplished or has grown stale. If time permits, feel free to ask the Captain to mix it up at any point in your trip!
You can expect to fish inshore, near shore, or offshore targeting your preference of
Mackerel, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Haddock, Cod, Whiting, Lobster, and more, depending on the time of year.
The Windfish is a comfortable and clean 25' Pilothouse with a capacity for 4 passengers and is equipped with all modern necessities for fishing and navigation. There's a camping toilet in the privacy of the cabin for your convenience (no built-in head). Bait, rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures, but feel free to bring your own.
You may bring any food or beverages you like. There are some snacks, water, and nausea remedies aboard as well. Beer/Wine/Seltzers are fine - No hard liquor or glass is permitted. Don't forget to dress and prepare appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. No hard-body coolers or chairs are permitted - There is an ice chest and seating onboard. All capable ages are permitted aboard. Children under 12 must wear appropriately-fitting PFDs (2 child-sized PFDs are stored aboard).
Departing from Gloucester, Massachusetts, and servicing the Cape Ann Area, Windfish Private Tours and Fishing Charters offers trips for those seeking a diverse New England fishing experience. The friendly and knowledgeable Captains provide safe, informative marine navigation and strive to exceed your expectations!
Everyone has different interests, so Windfish offers a range of activities on the water that appeal to timid first-time mariners and experienced ocean-goers of all age groups. Whether your interest be in fishing, exploration, sightseeing, or education in wildlife, they strive to ensure everyone onboard has a full and satisfying experience! You can expect the focus to change mid-trip if a new opportunity arises or if the activity you pursued was accomplished or has grown stale. If time permits, feel free to ask the Captain to mix it up at any point in your trip!
You can expect to fish inshore, near shore, or offshore targeting your preference of
Mackerel, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Haddock, Cod, Whiting, Lobster, and more, depending on the time of year.
The Windfish is a comfortable and clean 25' Pilothouse with a capacity for 4 passengers and is equipped with all modern necessities for fishing and navigation. There's a camping toilet in the privacy of the cabin for your convenience (no built-in head). Bait, rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures, but feel free to bring your own.
You may bring any food or beverages you like. There are some snacks, water, and nausea remedies aboard as well. Beer/Wine/Seltzers are fine - No hard liquor or glass is permitted. Don't forget to dress and prepare appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. No hard-body coolers or chairs are permitted - There is an ice chest and seating onboard. All capable ages are permitted aboard. Children under 12 must wear appropriately-fitting PFDs (2 child-sized PFDs are stored aboard).
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Reviews (27)
Ada Ates5.0VerifiedLiterally best experience ever!
Half Trip (AM) – Inshore on June 28, 2026 • 2 adultsI booked this trip mostly for my dad as he loves to go fishing. I didn’t expect much from this experience but Captain Daniel was amazing! He made the experience very enjoyable and made sure I also caught a fish. He helped me with the equipment and showed me tricks. We caught plenty of mackerels and two huge striped bass! My dad and I can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend!
John LamarRepeat angler4.7VerifiedGreat trip!
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on August 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenCaptain was awesome! He worked hard to keep us busy. the Bass fishing was slow, but we had a great time catching mackerel and pollock. My son asked captain Daniel if he had lobster traps and the captain took us to check all his traps. He let my son pull the traps and take out the lobsters. He showed him how to determine if the lobsters were keepers and how to band the claws. It made my dons dat. pous he let us keep the lobsters! we will definitely be back!
John Wihbey5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on August 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
Brian Sullivan5.0VerifiedKids loved it!!
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on July 15, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children
Chelsea Stiles5.0Windfish Private Tours is awesome and Captain Dan is the best!!
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on September 9, 2023I had an amazing time with Windfish Private Tours on a recent fishing trip. The booking was easy, and Captain Dan was very responsive and informative. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and Captain Dan’s knowledge of the best fishing spots was impressive. We started by catching live bait, which was a fun activity for everyone. We were mainly searching for stripers and got a lot of bites, managing to land a few. Captain Dan (having generations in the fishing industry here) provided excellent guidance and tips throughout the trip. He even had extra sea sickness aides available for passengers! As an extra bonus he offered to show and haul in some of his lobster traps. This was very cool. The stunning views and wildlife sightings were a delightful addition. I highly recommend Windfish Private Tours for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing adventure. Thank you, Captain Dan for an unforgettable day on the water. I look forward to our next trip!
Edward Lomeli5.0VerifiedCapt Dan!!!!!
Half Trip (AM) – Inshore on September 21, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenFirst fish charter. We had two little guys with us, captain was patient with them and did his best to give the best experience which it was!!! We all had a blast. Kids said it was the best day ever! Would highly recommend and we’ll be back!
Suzanne Aaron5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on September 15, 2025 • 3 adultsthe guys truly enjoyed their trip thank you so much for making it a Time To Remember. the weather was beautiful the area is beautiful. can't wait to come back and catch more fish
Keith KimmelRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on September 9, 2025 • 2 adultsDan is a great Captain!
Sean Stewart4.7VerifiedA great trip
Half Trip (AM) – Inshore on August 17, 2024 • 2 adultsCapt Dan took extra time Making sure we got on the Stripers and his instruction was crucial in us catching fish! A nice man who has a good feel for the area and his craft. Thanks again for a great first time out on the ocean! Highly recommend.
Tim Kane5.0VerifiedThree Pointer at the Buzzer
Half Trip (PM) – Inshore on July 28, 2026 • 4 adultsWhat a day! It all started with good conditions all along the coastline for Striped Bass. Calm waters presented numerous good spots with even some hits but no fish in the boat after several hours. Then an unexpected storm stirred up the water creating less than desirable conditions. With a little more than an hour left Captain Dan went into fast and furious mode hitting several spots as we went back toward shore. But still no fish. As we entered the harbor to end the trip Dan had one last play: fishing underneath a pier minutes away from docking. All of a sudden,when hope was really fading, bingo!! A 14-pound keeper emerged from the waters to save the day thanks to Dan's determination. A great shot with no time left on the clock. What a day!!
